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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Optimum
An attractive and technically impressive pink gold chronometer wristwatch with remontoir, deadbeat seconds, power reserve indicator, guarantee, and presentation box
Estimate
$120,000–240,000
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2014, Switzerland
Case No
046-CO
Model Name
Chronomètre Optimum
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1510, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold F.P. Journe pin buckle
Dimensions
42mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by guarantee card dated July 16, 2014, USB drive, card holder, presentation box, and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Rare 18K pink gold with white gold dial
• Complete set with guarantee and box, now discontinued
Conceived in 2001 and introduced in 2012, the Chronomètre Optimum represents F.P. Journe’s most ambitious exploration of precision. The watch brings together key solutions from his earlier creations, including the double-barrel architecture of the Chronomètre Souverain and the remontoir d’égalité and Breguet overcoil hairspring of his Tourbillon, while introducing a new escapement of Journe’s own design.
The solid 18K pink gold movement features Journe’s patented BHP, or Bi-axial Hi Performance, natural escapement. Inspired by the work of Abraham-Louis Breguet, the system employs two escape wheels and operates without lubrication, reducing friction and wear while improving reliability. The remontoir d’égalité, escape wheels, and pallet fork are crafted from lightweight titanium, further enhancing the movement’s chronometric performance.
A deadbeat seconds indication, connected directly to the remontoir, is displayed on the reverse of the movement, providing an additional technical detail to this highly distinctive study in precision.
The present example, featuring a pink gold case and white gold dial, is a now-discontinued configuration and is particularly sought after by discerning collectors.
• Rare 18K pink gold with white gold dial
• Complete set with guarantee and box, now discontinued
Conceived in 2001 and introduced in 2012, the Chronomètre Optimum represents F.P. Journe’s most ambitious exploration of precision. The watch brings together key solutions from his earlier creations, including the double-barrel architecture of the Chronomètre Souverain and the remontoir d’égalité and Breguet overcoil hairspring of his Tourbillon, while introducing a new escapement of Journe’s own design.
The solid 18K pink gold movement features Journe’s patented BHP, or Bi-axial Hi Performance, natural escapement. Inspired by the work of Abraham-Louis Breguet, the system employs two escape wheels and operates without lubrication, reducing friction and wear while improving reliability. The remontoir d’égalité, escape wheels, and pallet fork are crafted from lightweight titanium, further enhancing the movement’s chronometric performance.
A deadbeat seconds indication, connected directly to the remontoir, is displayed on the reverse of the movement, providing an additional technical detail to this highly distinctive study in precision.
The present example, featuring a pink gold case and white gold dial, is a now-discontinued configuration and is particularly sought after by discerning collectors.
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.