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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain "Dubai Boutique"
A stunning and vibrant platinum limited edition wristwatch with olive green dial and warranty, number 36 of a limited series of 99 pieces, made for the opening of the F. P. Journe Dubai Boutique
Estimate
$80,000–160,000
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2020, Switzerland
Case No
36/99-CSD
Model Name
Chronomètre Souverain "Dubai Boutique"
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
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 certificate dated May 11th, 2020, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Number 36 of a limited edition of 99 pieces made to commemorate opening of F.P. Journe boutique in the Dubai Mall
• Vibrant olive green dial and applied white gold numerals, with matching calfskin strap
• Complete set and in excellent condition
The present timepiece is part of the ultra-rare and elusive Chronomètre Souverain Dubai Boutique edition, made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in 2019 to commemorate the opening of the F.P Journe boutique at the prestigious Dubai Mall as the brand’s first boutique in Dubai. In partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, this marked the brand’s 10th boutique following boutique openings in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, Paris, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Beirut, and Kiev.
The watch is a superb example of Journe’s eye for elegant design, and features a vibrant olive green dial with applied gold numerals. Journe decided on this color as it symbolizes chance, fortune, and fertility for the Middle East. Rather than a typical “khaki” olive green, it most closely mimics the green of a Castelvetrano olive.
With its classic yet unexpected look, the dial for the Dubai edition features a minimalistic approach. No longer decorated with guilloché finishing, the smooth green canvas features white gold applied numerals and rhodium plated steel hands, the grey accents add a touch of coolness to the entire timepiece.
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.
Made in 99 pieces (20 with Eastern Arabic numerals and 79 with Arabic numerals like the present example) only a handful have ever graced the auction market, and the present example, numbered 36, is a complete set preserved in excellent overall condition.
• Number 36 of a limited edition of 99 pieces made to commemorate opening of F.P. Journe boutique in the Dubai Mall
• Vibrant olive green dial and applied white gold numerals, with matching calfskin strap
• Complete set and in excellent condition
The present timepiece is part of the ultra-rare and elusive Chronomètre Souverain Dubai Boutique edition, made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in 2019 to commemorate the opening of the F.P Journe boutique at the prestigious Dubai Mall as the brand’s first boutique in Dubai. In partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, this marked the brand’s 10th boutique following boutique openings in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, Paris, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Beirut, and Kiev.
The watch is a superb example of Journe’s eye for elegant design, and features a vibrant olive green dial with applied gold numerals. Journe decided on this color as it symbolizes chance, fortune, and fertility for the Middle East. Rather than a typical “khaki” olive green, it most closely mimics the green of a Castelvetrano olive.
With its classic yet unexpected look, the dial for the Dubai edition features a minimalistic approach. No longer decorated with guilloché finishing, the smooth green canvas features white gold applied numerals and rhodium plated steel hands, the grey accents add a touch of coolness to the entire timepiece.
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.
Made in 99 pieces (20 with Eastern Arabic numerals and 79 with Arabic numerals like the present example) only a handful have ever graced the auction market, and the present example, numbered 36, is a complete set preserved in excellent overall condition.
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.