Property of an Important Asian Collector
815
F.P. Journe
Ref. ELHT
Élégante 48
A sought-after and impressive electro-mechanical Titalyt® tortue-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, patented two-rotor motor, guarantee and presentation box
Estimate
HK$300,000–600,000
€33,700–67,300
$38,500–76,900
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
Circa 2020
Reference No
ELHT
Case No
A-686
Model Name
Élégante 48
Material
Titalyt®
Calibre
Electro-mechanical, cal. 1210, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Titalyt® F. P. Journe deployant clasp
Dimensions
48mm overall length
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe guarantee stamped Montres Journe Paris, dated 25 February 2020, USB manual, card holder, 2 additional rubber straps, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good to know:
- Titalyt® case in 48mm
- With full set of accessories
- Includes 2 additional rubber straps (green and grey)
The F.P Journe Élégante was officially introduced in 2014, and it has completely revolutionized the concept of a quartz movement. The Élégante electro-mechanical movement line was developed over an eight-year span.
The Élégante is available in both 40mm and 48mm sizes, and made in platinum, pink gold, titanium, and Titalyt®. There are additionally some examples that are set with diamonds, enamel panels, or precious stones. Titalyt® is basically titanium subjected to electro-plasm oxidation, a revolutionary technique which drastically improves the material’s hardness and resistance to wear.
Equipped with an electro-mechanical cal. 1210, the watch “hibernates” after 35 minutes of inactivity to save battery life by stopping the hands from moving. When the watch is moved again, a small motion detector at 4 o’clock “awakens” it, allowing the hands to be readjusted to the correct time. The dial is translucent white with black Arabic numerals and a chemin de fer outer ring, and it is entirely made with Super-LumiNova for total luminescence in darkness, allowing the dial to glow in a mesmerizing electric blue.
The present Élégante example with 48mm Titalyt® case elevates the watch with a sporty yet elegant and sophisticated look.
- Titalyt® case in 48mm
- With full set of accessories
- Includes 2 additional rubber straps (green and grey)
The F.P Journe Élégante was officially introduced in 2014, and it has completely revolutionized the concept of a quartz movement. The Élégante electro-mechanical movement line was developed over an eight-year span.
The Élégante is available in both 40mm and 48mm sizes, and made in platinum, pink gold, titanium, and Titalyt®. There are additionally some examples that are set with diamonds, enamel panels, or precious stones. Titalyt® is basically titanium subjected to electro-plasm oxidation, a revolutionary technique which drastically improves the material’s hardness and resistance to wear.
Equipped with an electro-mechanical cal. 1210, the watch “hibernates” after 35 minutes of inactivity to save battery life by stopping the hands from moving. When the watch is moved again, a small motion detector at 4 o’clock “awakens” it, allowing the hands to be readjusted to the correct time. The dial is translucent white with black Arabic numerals and a chemin de fer outer ring, and it is entirely made with Super-LumiNova for total luminescence in darkness, allowing the dial to glow in a mesmerizing electric blue.
The present Élégante example with 48mm Titalyt® case elevates the watch with a sporty yet elegant and sophisticated look.
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.