F.P. Journe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X Hong Kong Friday, July 10, 2020 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: Circa 2018
    Case No: 2-469CS
    Model Name: Chronomètre Souverain “Havana”
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold F.P. Journe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Further accompanied by F.P. Journe certificate dated 5th June 2018 stamped Montres Journe Hong Kong Limited, USB drive, leather card holder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Regarded as one of the great modern watchmakers of our time, F.P. Journe is a watchmaker who combines innovative technical approach with traditional craftsmanship. Established in 1999, production of all timepieces remain in-house since its beginnings.

    Inspired by 19th century pocket watches and transformed in wristwatch form, the Chronometre Souvrain pays tribute to old marine chronometer clocks with a specific purpose to be accurate. Launched in 2005, the Chronometre Souvrain was the first F.P. Journe wristwatch to incorporate a guilloche dial which pairs beautifully along with the signature blued steel hands. Powered by the in-house manually-would cal. 1304, the movement is made entirely of 18K pink gold and features a central twin barrel with a combined 56 hours of power reserve.

    The present example in pink gold is fitted with an attractive “chocolate” brown dial which matches perfectly with the material of the case. Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories, the present timepiece will most certainly attract the ever growing enthusiast and collectors of F.P. Journe.

  • Artist Biography

    F.P. Journe

    Swiss • 1999

    Founded by watchmaker François-Paul Journe in 1999, the F.P. Journe brand is relatively young, but already is as highly regarded by collectors as many distinguished manufacturers with centuries-old heritage. In the minds of the world's savviest collectors, Journe is producing some of the finest wristwatches the market has ever seen. Mastering his craft from restoring historical timepieces, he was the first to create a wristwatch incorporating two escapements that benefit from the phenomenon of resonance — the Chronomètre à Résonance.

    Key models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.

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A very fine and elegant pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, power reserve indication, “chocolate” brown dial, certificate and box

Circa 2018
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$115,000 - 200,000 
€12,600-21,800
$14,700-25,600

Sold for HK$275,000

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Thomas Perazzi

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+852 2318 2001

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X

Hong Kong Auction 10 July 2020