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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain
A very fine and attractive pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, power reserve indication, guilloche dial, certificate of authenticity and presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF30,000 - 60,000€32,000 - 63,900$35,600 - 71,200
CHF44,450
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Case No
- 193-CS
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Souverain
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold F.P. Journe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated and unstamped F. P. Journe certificate, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
- François-Paul Journe is undoubtedly one of the industry's finest living watchmakers. Drawing inspiration from early Breguet timepieces, he continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation with his jaw-dropping creations.
- The Chronomètre Souverain, designed to prioritize chronometric precision, brings watchmaking back to its roots. This results in a simple yet elegant timepiece featuring only the hour and minute hands, small seconds, and a power reserve indication.
- The impeccable design showcases a perfect balance of every component, with the power reserve indication positioned at an uncommon and technically challenging 3 o'clock position, close to the winding stem. Powered by the in-house, manually wound caliber 1304, the movement is made of 18K pink gold and features a central twin barrel for 56 hours of power reserve.
- Housed in the sportier and highly coveted 40mm case that was discontinued in 2005, the present Chronomètre Souverain in pink gold is exceptionally well-preserved, showing minimal signs of wear only. Along with all the accompanying accessories, it holds significant collectible value and is ideal for collectors seeking a timeless and understated piece.
- The Chronomètre Souverain, designed to prioritize chronometric precision, brings watchmaking back to its roots. This results in a simple yet elegant timepiece featuring only the hour and minute hands, small seconds, and a power reserve indication.
- The impeccable design showcases a perfect balance of every component, with the power reserve indication positioned at an uncommon and technically challenging 3 o'clock position, close to the winding stem. Powered by the in-house, manually wound caliber 1304, the movement is made of 18K pink gold and features a central twin barrel for 56 hours of power reserve.
- Housed in the sportier and highly coveted 40mm case that was discontinued in 2005, the present Chronomètre Souverain in pink gold is exceptionally well-preserved, showing minimal signs of wear only. Along with all the accompanying accessories, it holds significant collectible value and is ideal for collectors seeking a timeless and understated piece.
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.
Browse MakerKey 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.