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F.P. Journe
Elégante 48
An elegant and sought after electro-mechanical wristwatch with a tortue-shaped titanium case featuring small seconds, accompanied by international guarantee and fitted box
Estimate
CHF25,000–50,000
€27,000–54,000
$30,800–61,600
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2025
Case No
C-520-ELHT
Model Name
Elégante 48
Material
Titanium
Calibre
Electro-mechanical, cal. 1210, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Titanium F.P. Journe deployant clasp
Dimensions
48mm length
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe international guarantee dated August 3, 2025, fitted box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
- The F.P. Journe Élégante redefined the quartz watch concept with its groundbreaking electro-mechanical movement, the result of eight years of dedicated research and development that exemplifies the brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation.
- Powered by the electro-mechanical calibre 1210, the watch enters a power-saving “hibernation” mode after 35 minutes of inactivity, automatically awakening with movement to display the correct time.
- The translucent white dial, featuring black Arabic numerals, a Super-LumiNova chemin de fer track, and full luminescent treatment, emits a striking electric-blue glow in the dark.
- The present model features a 48mm titanium case, a light blue rubber strap, and is offered with international guarantee and fitted box
- Powered by the electro-mechanical calibre 1210, the watch enters a power-saving “hibernation” mode after 35 minutes of inactivity, automatically awakening with movement to display the correct time.
- The translucent white dial, featuring black Arabic numerals, a Super-LumiNova chemin de fer track, and full luminescent treatment, emits a striking electric-blue glow in the dark.
- The present model features a 48mm titanium case, a light blue rubber strap, and is offered with international guarantee and fitted box
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.