URWERK 103 Piece Unique vs F.P.Journe Centigraphe Sport

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jek
URWERK 103 Piece Unique vs F.P.Journe Centigraphe Sport
January 13, 2012 09:57AM
Guys i need you.

I went to FPJ and Urwerk official dealer in Milan to see what's new and, poor me, i fell in love not just with one...but with two awesome timepieces.

here they are (sorry for the bad quality pics):

Urwerk 103 Piece Unique, it's in steel with AlTiN coating, not black as they always do but it's more like a gunmetal grey...simply fantastic...maybe the best looking Urwerk ever seen...





And here's the other one...F.P.Journe Centigraphe Sport...completely different from the first one...it's amazing how Journe made the dial and the movement transparent and, believe me, you can't trust yourself when you take it in your hand... it's the lighter watch ever... and the aluminium grey is something really special...

here it is...





Now i'm home thinking and thinking again but i really don't realize wich one i prefer....

Help me with my choice, please!!!!
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Geo
Easy choice for me
January 13, 2012 12:13PM
Urwerk 103! No doubt about it.
This watch is só unique, só good looking and só great to wear.
I have a version of the regular 103 series my self and I only have good experiences with this watch
and never felt sorry that I bought it.
But if a time piece with this special looks fits your personality and life style can only be judged by you.

GEO


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IanS
The URWERK forum isn't perhaps the best place for unbiased advice Jek
January 14, 2012 03:15AM
The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport is a superb watch but here is why I would go for the URWERK UR-103

1. F.P. Journe is a superb brand with fantastic inventive movements, but for me if I was looking for an F.P. Journe then I would get a dress watch, not a sport watch, because that's I picture the brand, i.e. interesting classical dress watches.

2. I have concerns how well aluminum will wear over time ,especially if worn as a sports watch. There is a reason aluminum isn't used much for watch cases: it isn't that suitable.

3. The UR-103 is an iconic model now out of production so in general they are very limited.

4. This particular model is a unique piece. It's doesn't get much better than that.

But to be honest, I'd go for teh one taht puts the biggest smile on my face when it is strapped on my wrist. That over-rules all other consideration for me.

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jek
thanks
January 14, 2012 12:21PM
for the answers, really.

I know that the UR 103 is out of production and that's why i think i'll go for the unique piece but the Journe really amazed me...

I already own FPJ and Urwerk watches by the way so both will not be my first.
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jek
In the end
January 20, 2012 07:12AM
i bought the Centigraphe Sport.

The Piece Unique by Urwerk will be my next one if they will not sell it meantime.

That was a hard choice, thank you very much for your advice, even for those who answered me in pvt.



have a great weekend guys!
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didwlgh
congrats!
January 20, 2012 02:12PM
I love them both - you really could not have gone wrong with either one. Each has different merits, and I'm sure you will be getting BOTH! =)
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slide1968
sorry for the delay
January 25, 2012 12:40PM
Hi Jek, i am sorry i read this thread only now....I might have helped you in the choice getting together in the shop grinning smiley

I think i would have choosen the Urwerk, so that the shop guy would have been soo happy to sell 2 timepieces (LOL i am jocking, if i ever spend that much for a watch i think i will have to divorce also confused smiley )

ciao from Milano,
slide68
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jek
ciao
January 27, 2012 07:54AM
slide1968 Wrote:
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> Hi Jek, i am sorry i read this thread only
> now....I might have helped you in the choice
> getting together in the shop grinning smiley
>
> I think i would have choosen the Urwerk, so that
> the shop guy would have been soo happy to sell 2
> timepieces (LOL i am jocking, if i ever spend that
> much for a watch i think i will have to divorce
> also confused smiley )
>
> ciao from Milano,
> slide68


Ciao,

next time i will also text you in mp!!

Jek
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slide1968
ok !
January 27, 2012 11:38AM
Ciao Jek,

ok grinning smileygrinning smileygrinning smiley maybe i will not buy, but for sure i'll increase my collection of watch pix grinning smiley grinning smiley

Have a nice weekend,
slide68
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