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Vetracer · 4 November 2018, 08:22 AM

Both amazing watches. I know they serve two different purposes but which would you choose?

JorgeCCW · 4 November 2018, 09:29 AM

CB is in my book the best Journe to own. On Patek side the best to own is a Nautilus. So if you have a Nautilus, I would go CB. IMHO

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tonupbklyn · 4 November 2018, 10:26 AM

had CB... sold it... regret it.
now i want it back to sit alongside my 67R... i believe they are a great complement.

yoast · 4 November 2018, 11:15 AM

I chose the 67r. I prefer sports watches and found the bleu a bit underwhelming. The movement looks absolutely incredible, but obviously you can't see that while wearing the watch. Also, I'm not a fan of the asymmetrical placement of the subseconds and the smaller, printed numerals.

EdwardC · 4 November 2018, 11:49 AM

I will take the CB any day.

s.m.b. · 4 November 2018, 12:12 PM

I would choose a 5167R over a FP Journe Chronometre Bleu.

ap1 · 4 November 2018, 01:21 PM

Sea bee

GB-man · 4 November 2018, 03:55 PM

There really aren’t any aquanauts I don’t love. I’d take the 5167r even though it’s my least favorite aquanaut. It’s not a blowout I like the CB I just love many other journes more and I def prefer the aqua.

sensui · 4 November 2018, 04:42 PM

The chronometre bleu for me. Amazing watch in person in every way. That dial had me mesmerized. The tantalum case with the thin profile just screams class. Beautiful complication as well with the barrel design for accuracy.... Beautiful gold movement hand round with s super interesting design......I wouldn't say the 5167r is a bad watch... But I just can't see how you'd pick that over this.

Codik · 4 November 2018, 07:46 PM

CB for me. Rose gold just doesn’t suit the aquanaut in my view.

DGB · 4 November 2018, 08:14 PM

CB for me, any time. It’s unique blue dial, craftsmanship, gold movement, accuracy thanks to the double barrels.
No picture or video can show how the blue dial reflects light, if you hold both in your hand you’ll choose the CB immediately.
I would compare the CB with the 5711 or a Calatrava.

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lord91 · 5 November 2018, 06:38 AM

5167r

Bearxj86 · 5 November 2018, 06:50 AM

I think you need both here. The CB can be dressed up more and can be dressed down for more casual but it does not have water resistance...

If forced to choose I would go CB.

JR16 · 5 November 2018, 07:04 AM

Both great pieces - can’t go wrong - go with your gut now, and add the other later.

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thomaspp · 5 November 2018, 08:30 AM

Journe

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kunlun · 5 November 2018, 11:37 AM

In terms of watchmaking, FPJ offers true hand finishing, while the aquanaut is mechanically finished only (see threads on watchprosite discussing PP finishing on non-grand-complication watches).

The CB is lovely, the dial is extraordinary. It easily dresses up or down, the rose gold (not plated, full rose gold) movement is glorious. You can buy a few straps and quick change them. I recommend the black rubber-backed strap for humid summertime.

Justindo · 5 November 2018, 11:42 AM

I don't like the Aquanaut, so it's an easy decision for me. Regardless, the Journe is a lovely watch.

martinr · 5 November 2018, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kunlun

In terms of watchmaking, FPJ offers true hand finishing, while the aquanaut is mechanically finished only (see threads on watchprosite discussing PP finishing on non-grand-complication watches).

The CB is lovely, the dial is extraordinary. It easily dresses up or down, the rose gold (not plated, full rose gold) movement is glorious. You can buy a few straps and quick change them. I recommend the black rubber-backed strap for humid summertime.

So I read the watchprosite posts regarding finishing and the Patek moderator specifically said that Larry Pettineli says that the finishing is the same quality on all the watches in the catalog.

Calatrava same as the grand comps. Whether it’s true or not I can’t say but that’s what Purist Pro says. I find it quite annoying and disconcerting that information is so hard to come by, total lack of transparency and it’s really a guessing game. I’ve also been on a factory tour, five days last October 2017 and really have no idea! Getting a straight answer is like pulling teeth. Also CB all day long and twice on Sunday.

martinr · 5 November 2018, 03:36 PM

Responding to my own post above, it wasn’t the Patek moderator that made the statement in regard to finishing it was another poster that said it. But nobody disagreed with him. Pettineli made his remarks on Gear Patrol according to the poster.

avilhena · 5 November 2018, 11:34 PM

The Journe for me!

AK797 · 6 November 2018, 05:46 AM

5164R if possible, the CB is not my fav Journe.

Flex368 · 6 November 2018, 06:14 AM

5167R for me. I prefer the platinum FPJ CS.

enjoythemusic · 8 November 2018, 07:32 AM

Cb

CoveWatch · 8 November 2018, 10:03 AM

The CB looks stunning! But I’d get the aqua here if only one because for me it’s more versatile

4 November 2018, 08:22 AM	#1
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 586	Patek Philippe 5167R v FP Journe Chronometre Bleu Both amazing watches. I know they serve two different purposes but which would you choose?

4 November 2018, 09:29 AM	#2
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,716	CB is in my book the best Journe to own. On Patek side the best to own is a Nautilus. So if you have a Nautilus, I would go CB. IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

4 November 2018, 11:15 AM	#4
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,291	I chose the 67r. I prefer sports watches and found the bleu a bit underwhelming. The movement looks absolutely incredible, but obviously you can't see that while wearing the watch. Also, I'm not a fan of the asymmetrical placement of the subseconds and the smaller, printed numerals. __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

4 November 2018, 12:12 PM	#6
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	I would choose a 5167R over a FP Journe Chronometre Bleu. __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

4 November 2018, 03:55 PM	#8
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,638	There really aren’t any aquanauts I don’t love. I’d take the 5167r even though it’s my least favorite aquanaut. It’s not a blowout I like the CB I just love many other journes more and I def prefer the aqua. __________________

4 November 2018, 10:26 AM	#3
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	had CB... sold it... regret it. now i want it back to sit alongside my 67R... i believe they are a great complement.

4 November 2018, 11:49 AM	#5
EdwardC 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,865	I will take the CB any day.

4 November 2018, 01:21 PM	#7
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,676	Sea bee

4 November 2018, 04:42 PM	#9
sensui 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,470	The chronometre bleu for me. Amazing watch in person in every way. That dial had me mesmerized. The tantalum case with the thin profile just screams class. Beautiful complication as well with the barrel design for accuracy.... Beautiful gold movement hand round with s super interesting design......I wouldn't say the 5167r is a bad watch... But I just can't see how you'd pick that over this.

4 November 2018, 07:46 PM	#10
Codik "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK Posts: 284	CB for me. Rose gold just doesn’t suit the aquanaut in my view.

4 November 2018, 08:14 PM	#11
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	CB for me, any time. It’s unique blue dial, craftsmanship, gold movement, accuracy thanks to the double barrels. No picture or video can show how the blue dial reflects light, if you hold both in your hand you’ll choose the CB immediately. I would compare the CB with the 5711 or a Calatrava. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2018, 06:38 AM	#12
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 2,091	5167r

5 November 2018, 06:50 AM	#13
Bearxj86 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,911	I think you need both here. The CB can be dressed up more and can be dressed down for more casual but it does not have water resistance... If forced to choose I would go CB.

5 November 2018, 07:04 AM	#14
JR16 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,272	Both great pieces - can’t go wrong - go with your gut now, and add the other later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 November 2018, 08:30 AM	#15
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Journe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

5 November 2018, 11:37 AM	#16
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,979	In terms of watchmaking, FPJ offers true hand finishing, while the aquanaut is mechanically finished only (see threads on watchprosite discussing PP finishing on non-grand-complication watches). The CB is lovely, the dial is extraordinary. It easily dresses up or down, the rose gold (not plated, full rose gold) movement is glorious. You can buy a few straps and quick change them. I recommend the black rubber-backed strap for humid summertime.

5 November 2018, 11:42 AM	#17
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I don't like the Aquanaut, so it's an easy decision for me. Regardless, the Journe is a lovely watch.

5 November 2018, 03:36 PM	#19
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,108	Responding to my own post above, it wasn’t the Patek moderator that made the statement in regard to finishing it was another poster that said it. But nobody disagreed with him. Pettineli made his remarks on Gear Patrol according to the poster.

5 November 2018, 11:34 PM	#20
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,141	The Journe for me! __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

6 November 2018, 05:46 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	5164R if possible, the CB is not my fav Journe.

6 November 2018, 06:14 AM	#22
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,079	5167R for me. I prefer the platinum FPJ CS.

8 November 2018, 07:32 AM	#23
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,697	Cb __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 November 2018, 10:03 AM	#24
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	The CB looks stunning! But I’d get the aqua here if only one because for me it’s more versatile

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