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KWSub · 22 July 2020, 12:46 PM

I’ve been a fan of Journe for a few years now, but I finally took the plunge last week. In grade 5 titanium with an aluminum movement, this is the most comfortable (and insanely light at 75 grams) watch I’ve ever owned. It’s 44mm, but with is its lugless design it actually wears smaller than my 41mm Royal Oak. I almost forget it’s on my wrist!

I’m not generally a fan of yellow dials, but it goes really well with the red accents and grayscale pvd coating of the case and bracket. And this years model did away with the rubber bumpers, which is more aesthetically pleasing, imho.

Purchased it a week ago and I can’t take it off! I couldn’t be happier!

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sgfortino · 22 July 2020, 12:48 PM

Congrats!

AG23 · 22 July 2020, 01:34 PM

That’s a great looking watch- congratulations.

MichaelFlash · 22 July 2020, 02:46 PM

It sure pops on the wrist. Congratulations!

sgwatchguy · 22 July 2020, 03:21 PM

Excellent! Congrats

DoraTheExplorerII · 22 July 2020, 05:47 PM

Get one now while you can, this will be the next Nautilus/Royal Oak

KWSub · 23 July 2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DoraTheExplorerII

Get one now while you can, this will be the next Nautilus/Royal Oak

You may be right. I tried one on at the boutique a few days before my purchase. When I told them I was coming back to purchase it, it had been sold along with the yellow Centigraphe S. They had just sold out at the LA boutique, as well. Fortunately, there was one left in the US (so I was told, at least) and they were able to overnight it for me. If you’re a fan of Jounrne, but want a sporty, more “jeans & t-shirt” type of timepiece, this is a great choice.

shafran · 22 July 2020, 06:57 PM

That is a fun watch. Definitely compliments your collection. I am very much into Journe watches. You will not regret it.

KWSub · 23 July 2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shafran

That is a fun watch. Definitely compliments your collection. I am very much into Journe watches. You will not regret it.

Thank you! Definitely a fun piece and adds some more color to what I currently have. But I’m afraid I’m going to end up down the Journe “rabbit hole”!

Swaye · 22 July 2020, 08:43 PM

Wonderful watch!

Jay (Eire) · 22 July 2020, 08:46 PM

I think this is a really great watch. The new line, even with the bigger size case, is a great improvement. And that yellow dial really needs to be seen in person, the pictures don’t give a good sense of it.

KWSub · 23 July 2020, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

I think this is a really great watch. The new line, even with the bigger size case, is a great improvement. And that yellow dial really needs to be seen in person, the pictures don’t give a good sense of it.

Thank you! I agree on the dial. The yellow isn’t too bright, but it certainly pops from the gray case and bracelet.

mongrelnomoad · 22 July 2020, 08:46 PM

Love it. Left field, and all the better for it. Unfortunately even the 40mm was too large for my wrists, otherwise I’d have one too!

Enjoy it in good health.

Slider817 · 22 July 2020, 08:49 PM

Awesome watch, I agree with you on the size, does not wear big at all. Enjoy the watch, perfect for hot weather.

JR16 · 22 July 2020, 09:20 PM

Congrats - looks great !

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1William · 22 July 2020, 10:00 PM

Congratulations.

enjoythemusic · 22 July 2020, 10:44 PM

Wow wow wow! Congrats!

rockdrock · 22 July 2020, 11:38 PM

Wow. That watch is 44mm? It does not look it. I really like it. I don’t know much of their SportsLine but is looks pretty good.

Congrats on your purchase.

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KWSub · 23 July 2020, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Love it. Left field, and all the better for it. Unfortunately even the 40mm was too large for my wrists, otherwise I’d have one too!

Enjoy it in good health.

It certainly wears smaller than it is, but unfortunately not smaller than most 40mm.

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Awesome watch, I agree with you on the size, does not wear big at all. Enjoy the watch, perfect for hot weather.

Agree! I live in Key West, Florida, so it’s hot here all year!

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Originally Posted by rockdrock

Wow. That watch is 44mm? It does not look it. I really like it. I don’t know much of their SportsLine but is looks pretty good.

Congrats on your purchase.

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It really is nothing like what you’d think of a 44mm watch. I don’t have super large size wrists at 7-1/2”/18.5cm, yet it wears surprisingly compact. It’s also thinner height than my Daytona C, so that adds even more to the comfortability.

mongrelnomoad · 24 July 2020, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KWSub

It certainly wears smaller than it is, but unfortunately not smaller than most 40mm.

I haven't tried it on rubber, but on the bracelet it wore larger than its 40mm as the first few links were quite stiff. For instance, it looked larger on my wrist than a 40.5mm Lange Odysseus, or a 40mm Rolex GMT.

I was really disappointed, as it was (and remains) a truly lovely watch.

Skyrider01 · 23 July 2020, 01:33 AM

Congrats!

ChaseATX · 23 July 2020, 10:57 AM

Welcome to the sports line! Seen a lot of interest in these over the last few months. Love the yellow!

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KWSub · 23 July 2020, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Welcome to the sports line! Seen a lot of interest in these over the last few months. Love the yellow!

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Thank you! Yours looks great! Is that with the rubber strap? Lovin’ it!

GB-man · 23 July 2020, 12:54 PM

Congrats

KWSub · 23 July 2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sgfortino

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by AG23

That’s a great looking watch- congratulations.

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Originally Posted by MichaelFlash

It sure pops on the wrist. Congratulations!

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Excellent! Congrats

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Originally Posted by Swaye

Wonderful watch!

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Originally Posted by JR16

Congrats - looks great !

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Wow wow wow! Congrats!

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Congrats!

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Congrats

Thank you! Really enjoying this one! I can’t take it off!

22 July 2020, 12:46 PM	#1
KWSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Key West Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 272	Incoming...F.P. Journe ARS2 I’ve been a fan of Journe for a few years now, but I finally took the plunge last week. In grade 5 titanium with an aluminum movement, this is the most comfortable (and insanely light at 75 grams) watch I’ve ever owned. It’s 44mm, but with is its lugless design it actually wears smaller than my 41mm Royal Oak. I almost forget it’s on my wrist! I’m not generally a fan of yellow dials, but it goes really well with the red accents and grayscale pvd coating of the case and bracket. And this years model did away with the rubber bumpers, which is more aesthetically pleasing, imho. Purchased it a week ago and I can’t take it off! I couldn’t be happier! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2020, 03:21 PM	#5
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22 July 2020, 08:43 PM	#10
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	Wonderful watch! __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

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22 July 2020, 12:48 PM	#2
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22 July 2020, 01:34 PM	#3
AG23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Al Location: Australia Posts: 340	That’s a great looking watch- congratulations.

22 July 2020, 02:46 PM	#4
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	It sure pops on the wrist. Congratulations!

22 July 2020, 05:47 PM	#6
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Get one now while you can, this will be the next Nautilus/Royal Oak

22 July 2020, 06:57 PM	#8
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 580	That is a fun watch. Definitely compliments your collection. I am very much into Journe watches. You will not regret it.

22 July 2020, 08:46 PM	#11
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,487	I think this is a really great watch. The new line, even with the bigger size case, is a great improvement. And that yellow dial really needs to be seen in person, the pictures don’t give a good sense of it.

22 July 2020, 08:46 PM	#13
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,896	Love it. Left field, and all the better for it. Unfortunately even the 40mm was too large for my wrists, otherwise I’d have one too! Enjoy it in good health.

22 July 2020, 08:49 PM	#14
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Awesome watch, I agree with you on the size, does not wear big at all. Enjoy the watch, perfect for hot weather.

22 July 2020, 09:20 PM	#15
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Congrats - looks great ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 July 2020, 10:00 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Congratulations.

22 July 2020, 11:38 PM	#18
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	Wow. That watch is 44mm? It does not look it. I really like it. I don’t know much of their SportsLine but is looks pretty good. Congrats on your purchase. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 July 2020, 01:33 AM	#21
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	Congrats!

23 July 2020, 10:57 AM	#22
ChaseATX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: US Watch: 5270g Posts: 506	Welcome to the sports line! Seen a lot of interest in these over the last few months. Love the yellow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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