In much the same way as the PLM transcends the social stigma of wearing a tourbillon amongst Lange collectors, most Journe tourbillons do this as well. The idea that a single man could create what has become a truly influential brand around a handmade tourbillon wristwatch has endeared this timepiece to many. The original 38mm platinum case, thin by even today's standards, and the small eccentricities of the remontoire-equipped watch (shiny dials, brass movements, and the like) have made the Journe toubillon a collectible among watch aficionados. Though there is a large, exposed aperture on the dial like with the Lange, real watch guys know this is still a cool tourbillon to own. And this doesn't even include the later watches like the T10 and T30, with hidden tourbillons. Those? Also very cool. Read more on these here.

(P.S. If you like Journe tourbillons, boy do we have a treat for you coming in a few weeks!)