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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Holland & Holland
A superb stainless steel wristwatch with Damascus dial made in collaboration with Holland & Holland, with guarantee and box, number 23 of a 38 piece limited edition
Estimate
CHF80,000–160,000
€84,800–170,000
$97,900–196,000
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2018
Case No
1382 further stamped with limited edition number 23/38
Model Name
Chronomètre Holland & Holland
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel F.P. Journe deployant clasp
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe certificate dated 5 March 2018, fitted box, polishing cloth and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good to Know:
- Number 23 of a limited edition of 38 pieces
- Stainless steel case
- Full set
As much as F.P. Journe timepieces are known for pushing the technical boundaries of haute horlogerie, some of his most coveted timepieces possess simpler movements paired with audacious design elements. An example of this audacity is the Chronomètre Souverain “Holland & Holland”, a limited series of 66 watches first released in 2017. Adding an extra element of attractiveness and rarity is that the watch is cased in steel, a metal Journe has reserved for his repeating timepieces and the ultra limited 38mm steel set.
For the dials, two historical gun barrels made of Damascus steel sourced from renowned gunsmith Holland & Holland’s own museum were made available as the focal point of an exquisite series of timepieces.
Barrel number 7183 dating to 1882 produced 28 dials and the other barrel, number 1382, relinquished 38 dials and dates to 1868, like for the present example and reflected in the reference number of the watch.
Each barrel was cut, rolled flat and cut again to create the requisite thickness for a dial at Holland & Holland’s factory. Then, the artisans at F.P. Journe’s own dial maker, Les Cadraniers de Genève, cut the shape of the dial out of those pieces. These dials were then returned to Holland & Holland where they underwent a “browning” process similar to “blueing” of steel in watchmaking which emphasizes the unique curves and patterns in the steel.
This artisanal process, unchanged since the late 1800s, ensures that each dial is entirely unique, making every watch a one-of-a-kind creation.
- Number 23 of a limited edition of 38 pieces
- Stainless steel case
- Full set
As much as F.P. Journe timepieces are known for pushing the technical boundaries of haute horlogerie, some of his most coveted timepieces possess simpler movements paired with audacious design elements. An example of this audacity is the Chronomètre Souverain “Holland & Holland”, a limited series of 66 watches first released in 2017. Adding an extra element of attractiveness and rarity is that the watch is cased in steel, a metal Journe has reserved for his repeating timepieces and the ultra limited 38mm steel set.
For the dials, two historical gun barrels made of Damascus steel sourced from renowned gunsmith Holland & Holland’s own museum were made available as the focal point of an exquisite series of timepieces.
Barrel number 7183 dating to 1882 produced 28 dials and the other barrel, number 1382, relinquished 38 dials and dates to 1868, like for the present example and reflected in the reference number of the watch.
Each barrel was cut, rolled flat and cut again to create the requisite thickness for a dial at Holland & Holland’s factory. Then, the artisans at F.P. Journe’s own dial maker, Les Cadraniers de Genève, cut the shape of the dial out of those pieces. These dials were then returned to Holland & Holland where they underwent a “browning” process similar to “blueing” of steel in watchmaking which emphasizes the unique curves and patterns in the steel.
This artisanal process, unchanged since the late 1800s, ensures that each dial is entirely unique, making every watch a one-of-a-kind creation.
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.