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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain
A highly attractive and well-preserved pink gold wristwatch with pink gold movement, power reserve, certificate of authenticity, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $30,000 - 60,000
$76,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2007
- Case No
- 406-CS
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Souverain
- 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
- Accompanied by F. P. Journe Certificate of Authenticity dated January 7, 2007, wooden F. P. Journe presentation box, product literature, polish cloth and outer packaging
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
François-Paul Journe is a modern watchmaker who brings technical skill and innovation to wristwatches that are classically designed but have a contemporary aesthetic. F.P. Journe, his company, was established in 1999, and follows the motto "Invenit et Fecit". With the collection “Souverain”, François Paul Journe presented his first wristwatch with a central time display.
Offered in several variations, the principal objective of these timepieces, as the name of the collection implies, is chronometric precision. Even though the Chronomètre Souverain’s design is a tribute to traditional chronometers, it has been implemented in a subtly contemporary manner with its large hour and minute hands, and power reserve and seconds indications placed in an original manner at 3 o’clock and 7 to 8 o’clock, respectively.
Powered by the in-house, manually wound caliber 1304, the movement is made of 18 karat pink gold and features a central twin barrel for 56 hours of power reserve. The present pink gold example is in excellent condition and offered with its original warranty certificate and presentation box. The “Souverain” is contemporary and classic and is a perfect representation of the genius of its creator and 21st-century independent horology.
Offered in several variations, the principal objective of these timepieces, as the name of the collection implies, is chronometric precision. Even though the Chronomètre Souverain’s design is a tribute to traditional chronometers, it has been implemented in a subtly contemporary manner with its large hour and minute hands, and power reserve and seconds indications placed in an original manner at 3 o’clock and 7 to 8 o’clock, respectively.
Powered by the in-house, manually wound caliber 1304, the movement is made of 18 karat pink gold and features a central twin barrel for 56 hours of power reserve. The present pink gold example is in excellent condition and offered with its original warranty certificate and presentation box. The “Souverain” is contemporary and classic and is a perfect representation of the genius of its creator and 21st-century independent horology.
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.