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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Bleu
A very fine and elegant tantalum wristwatch with small seconds, chrome blue dial, guarantee, and presentation box
Estimate
$50,000–100,000
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2013, Switzerland
Case No
472-CB
Model Name
Chronomètre Bleu
Material
Tantalum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
Tantalum F.P. Journe pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by guarantee dated December 21, 2013, instruction manual, polishing cloth, presentation box, and outer packaging
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Tantalum case with mirrored blue dial
• Complete set
With its tantalum case featuring a distinctive grey-blue hue and its striking chrome blue dial, F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre Bleu has become one of the most recognizable and sought-after timepieces in modern watchmaking. Combining innovative materials with exceptional chronometric performance, it offers a refined yet bold approach to precision. The 39mm case is crafted from tantalum, a rare and challenging metal named after the “Torment of Tantalus” in Greek mythology. Known for its dark grey color with blue overtones, tantalum is rarely used in watchmaking due to its extreme hardness. However, it is prized for its resistance to corrosion and wear.
Introduced in 2009, François-Paul Journe once again defied convention with the Chronomètre Bleu. The movement is Journe’s caliber 1304 executed in pink gold and displays an equally high standard of execution and finish witnessed on all F.P. Journe wristwatches.
The present Chronomètre Bleu was delivered in Geneva in 2013, preserved in excellent condition and accompanied by its guarantee card and fitted presentation box.
• Tantalum case with mirrored blue dial
• Complete set
With its tantalum case featuring a distinctive grey-blue hue and its striking chrome blue dial, F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre Bleu has become one of the most recognizable and sought-after timepieces in modern watchmaking. Combining innovative materials with exceptional chronometric performance, it offers a refined yet bold approach to precision. The 39mm case is crafted from tantalum, a rare and challenging metal named after the “Torment of Tantalus” in Greek mythology. Known for its dark grey color with blue overtones, tantalum is rarely used in watchmaking due to its extreme hardness. However, it is prized for its resistance to corrosion and wear.
Introduced in 2009, François-Paul Journe once again defied convention with the Chronomètre Bleu. The movement is Journe’s caliber 1304 executed in pink gold and displays an equally high standard of execution and finish witnessed on all F.P. Journe wristwatches.
The present Chronomètre Bleu was delivered in Geneva in 2013, preserved in excellent condition and accompanied by its guarantee card and fitted presentation 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.