Conceptualized in 2005 by the esteemed watchmaker Francois Paul-Journe to revolutionize the concept of quartz movements, the Élégante underwent a total of eight years of research and development. The Élégante is truly no ordinary timepiece. To challenge the boundaries of longevity tied with the usual downfall of battery life in a quartz movement, Journe devised an ingenious hibernating capability as the watch reaches 35 minutes of inactivity.

Equipped with a proprietary electro-mechanical movement that features a motion detector visible through a dial aperture at 4:30, the watch can conserve its energy by stopping the hands and motors while keeping time in memory. Once the watch is moved again, it awakens and miraculously readjusts to the current time by taking the shortest path—either clockwise or counterclockwise – a true delight to witness the magic. Furthermore, the luminous dial provides intense luminosity in the dark allowing the wearer to view the entire dial at night.

The present Élégante cased in titanium is paired with an oxblood red rubber strap that perfectly embraces the wrist with sophistication. Offered in an excellent overall condition and accompanied with its original accessories, the Élégante is certainly one of the most sought after independent timepiece born for the discerning collector with a passion for horology.