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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain “008”
An early and auspicious platinum chronometer wristwatch with power reserve, guarantee, and presentation box, number 008
Estimate
$30,000–60,000
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Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2005, Switzerland
Case No
No. 008-CS
Model Name
Chronomètre Souverain “008”
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold and platinum F.P. Journe deployant clasp
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by additional F.P. Journe platinum pin buckle and spring bars, F.P. Journe warranty card dated October 6th, 2005 in Japan, instruction manual, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
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GOOD TO KNOW
• Early and auspicious serial number 008
• Full set with original accessories, from the original owner
The Chronomètre Souverain by François-Paul Journe masterfully returns watchmaking to its essential roots, focusing on chronometric precision with a design that is both simple and elegant. Featuring the ultra-thin 1304 caliber which was built with the precision and technical mastery of marine chronometers in mind, boasting a construction of two mainspring barrels for enhanced chronometry, the watch offers both comfort and accuracy for the modern collector.
Bearing the auspicious case number 008, the present Chronomètre Souverain is an exceptionally early example, originally purchased by the consignor in Japan in 2005. Appearing at auction for the first time, it is housed in a platinum, 40mm case. Written in pinyin, number 8 (八) is homophonically similar to the verb “to become wealthy”(发), and so the number 8 in Chinese culture has come to embody wealth and happiness, and is sought after in product pricing, numbering, event timings, and dates.
With all of its original accessories including long fitted presentation box, both deployant and pin buckles, and guarantee card, this is an important, propitious, and rare offering sure to entice the savvy collector.
• Early and auspicious serial number 008
• Full set with original accessories, from the original owner
The Chronomètre Souverain by François-Paul Journe masterfully returns watchmaking to its essential roots, focusing on chronometric precision with a design that is both simple and elegant. Featuring the ultra-thin 1304 caliber which was built with the precision and technical mastery of marine chronometers in mind, boasting a construction of two mainspring barrels for enhanced chronometry, the watch offers both comfort and accuracy for the modern collector.
Bearing the auspicious case number 008, the present Chronomètre Souverain is an exceptionally early example, originally purchased by the consignor in Japan in 2005. Appearing at auction for the first time, it is housed in a platinum, 40mm case. Written in pinyin, number 8 (八) is homophonically similar to the verb “to become wealthy”(发), and so the number 8 in Chinese culture has come to embody wealth and happiness, and is sought after in product pricing, numbering, event timings, and dates.
With all of its original accessories including long fitted presentation box, both deployant and pin buckles, and guarantee card, this is an important, propitious, and rare offering sure to entice the savvy collector.
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.