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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain
A large and very attractive platinum wristwatch with pink gold movement, power reserve, certificate of authenticity and box
Estimate
CHF12,000 - 18,000
€10,300 - 15,400
$12,700 - 19,100
Sold For
CHF22,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
Circa 2006
Case No
CS-138
Model Name
Chronomètre Souverain
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe fitted box, Certificate of Authenticity, user manual, service papers dated December 1st, 2017 and polishing cloth
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
With the collection “Souveraine”, François Paul Journe signed his most recognizable collection and the first to offer a central time display.
Offered in several variations, the principle objective of these timepieces, as the name of the collection implies, is chronometric precision. Even though its design is a tribute to traditional chronometers, it has been implemented in a subtly contemporary manner with its vibrant guilloché dial and power reserve and seconds indications placed in an original manner at 3 o’clock and 7/8 o’clock respectively.
The beauty of this watch is not only on the dial side but by turning it over one can only be dazzled by its superb hand finished movement that presents the extreme rare particularity of being in solid 18 karat rose gold.
Contemporary, elegant yet very classic, this timepiece is the perfect match between the genius of its creator and the elegance of a timeless design, the present lot will appeal to the collector of independent modern horological artisans.
Offered in several variations, the principle objective of these timepieces, as the name of the collection implies, is chronometric precision. Even though its design is a tribute to traditional chronometers, it has been implemented in a subtly contemporary manner with its vibrant guilloché dial and power reserve and seconds indications placed in an original manner at 3 o’clock and 7/8 o’clock respectively.
The beauty of this watch is not only on the dial side but by turning it over one can only be dazzled by its superb hand finished movement that presents the extreme rare particularity of being in solid 18 karat rose gold.
Contemporary, elegant yet very classic, this timepiece is the perfect match between the genius of its creator and the elegance of a timeless design, the present lot will appeal to the collector of independent modern horological artisans.
F.P. Journe
Swiss | 1999Founded 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.