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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre à Résonance RT “Black Label Parking Meter”
An unusual and highly sought-after platinum chronometer wristwatch with double escapement, power reserve, guarantee, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $150,000 - 300,000
$444,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2015
- Case No
- No. 163-RT
- Model Name
- Chronomètre à Résonance RT “Black Label Parking Meter”
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1499.3, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by F.P. Journe “Black Label” certificate of guarantee dated May 11th, 2015, product literature, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box, and outer presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Chronomètre à Résonance from F.P. Journe has seen a marked evolution since its inception, which is now at its fifth iteration across four series as detailed below:
1999-2004: “R”, brass movement, caliber 1499
2004-2009: “RN”, 18K gold movement, caliber 1499.2 or 1499.3
2010-2019: “RT”, 18K gold movement, caliber 1499.3, two iterations:
- “RTA” with one 24-hour dial and one 12-hour dial (produced in 2019 only)
- “RT Parking Meter” with semi-hidden aperture
2020-present: “RQ”, 18K gold movement, caliber 1520
For the two iterations of the third series (“RT”), the Résonance was fitted with two different timekeeping dials: one indicating 12 hours, the other indicating 24 hours, allowing for easier tracking of “home” and “local” time. The earlier model, such as this number 163-RT, had a digital 24-hour display and an analog 12-hour display, whilst the later model had two analog displays for 12- and 24-hours. The unusual shape of the stainless-steel framed digital display led to its nickname, “Parking Meter”.
But it is not only that this reference is long discontinued, or that the dial display is striking and unusual. This “RT” is fitted with a coveted “Black Label” dial, an inky and shining black only cased in platinum and only available to previous clients of F.P. Journe through their boutiques. Very few have appeared in public, reflecting how few were made.
Offered in outstanding condition and complete with the special Black Label certificate of guarantee and all its original accessories, it is a stunning and bold execution of one of the most ingenious wristwatches of the 21st century.
1999-2004: “R”, brass movement, caliber 1499
2004-2009: “RN”, 18K gold movement, caliber 1499.2 or 1499.3
2010-2019: “RT”, 18K gold movement, caliber 1499.3, two iterations:
- “RTA” with one 24-hour dial and one 12-hour dial (produced in 2019 only)
- “RT Parking Meter” with semi-hidden aperture
2020-present: “RQ”, 18K gold movement, caliber 1520
For the two iterations of the third series (“RT”), the Résonance was fitted with two different timekeeping dials: one indicating 12 hours, the other indicating 24 hours, allowing for easier tracking of “home” and “local” time. The earlier model, such as this number 163-RT, had a digital 24-hour display and an analog 12-hour display, whilst the later model had two analog displays for 12- and 24-hours. The unusual shape of the stainless-steel framed digital display led to its nickname, “Parking Meter”.
But it is not only that this reference is long discontinued, or that the dial display is striking and unusual. This “RT” is fitted with a coveted “Black Label” dial, an inky and shining black only cased in platinum and only available to previous clients of F.P. Journe through their boutiques. Very few have appeared in public, reflecting how few were made.
Offered in outstanding condition and complete with the special Black Label certificate of guarantee and all its original accessories, it is a stunning and bold execution of one of the most ingenious wristwatches of the 21st century.
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.