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F.P. Journe
Centigraphe Souverain
A very rare and attractive platinum chronograph wristwatch with 100th of a second, 20-second and 10-minute registers, pink gold dial, warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$480,000 - 960,000€53,600 - 107,000$61,500 - 123,000
HK$3,302,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2012
- Case No
- 083-CT
- Model Name
- Centigraphe Souverain
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1506, 50 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 warranty card stamped Boutique F. P. Journe Tokyo dated 14th November 2012, cloth, instruction manual, CD-ROM, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2007, the Centigraphe Souverain marked another milestone in F.P. Journe’s illustrious career, showcasing his technical brilliance and ingenuity. This model further solidified Journe's reputation within the elite realm of haute horlogerie. The present example is one of the earlier iterations of the Centigraphe, featuring a 40mm case that houses the in-house Caliber 1506. This movement is crafted with 18K rose gold bridges and plates, exemplifying Journe's signature use of precious materials in movement construction.
The dial of the Centigraphe is a marvel of unconventional chronograph design, featuring three distinct registers: a 1/100th of a second counter, a 20-second counter, and a 10-minute counter. A single pusher activates and deactivates the chronograph, allowing all three registers to operate simultaneously. The 1/100th of a second register is particularly mesmerizing, with its hand spinning at incredible speed—a feat made possible by a unique mechanism that isolates the chronograph from the timekeeping system, ensuring the watch’s amplitude remains unaffected during operation.
What sets this watch apart is its dial combination. Typically, a platinum case is paired with a white gold dial, while a pink gold case is often matched with a pink gold dial. However, this particular iteration features a striking pink gold dial paired with a platinum case, creating a rare and fantastic contrast.
A masterpiece of technical innovation and artistic design, the F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain captivates both the mind and the eye. Accompanied by all the original accessories, it represents a rare and exceptional offering—a testament to Journe’s enduring legacy as one of the greatest independent watchmakers of our time.
The dial of the Centigraphe is a marvel of unconventional chronograph design, featuring three distinct registers: a 1/100th of a second counter, a 20-second counter, and a 10-minute counter. A single pusher activates and deactivates the chronograph, allowing all three registers to operate simultaneously. The 1/100th of a second register is particularly mesmerizing, with its hand spinning at incredible speed—a feat made possible by a unique mechanism that isolates the chronograph from the timekeeping system, ensuring the watch’s amplitude remains unaffected during operation.
What sets this watch apart is its dial combination. Typically, a platinum case is paired with a white gold dial, while a pink gold case is often matched with a pink gold dial. However, this particular iteration features a striking pink gold dial paired with a platinum case, creating a rare and fantastic contrast.
A masterpiece of technical innovation and artistic design, the F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain captivates both the mind and the eye. Accompanied by all the original accessories, it represents a rare and exceptional offering—a testament to Journe’s enduring legacy as one of the greatest independent watchmakers of our time.
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.