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No Reserve

128Σ

F.P. Journe

Ref. CS_40PT_A

Chronometre Souverain

A fine platinum wristwatch with power reserve

Estimate
CHF12,000 - 18,000
CHF20,625
Lot Details
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2011
Reference No
CS_40PT_A
Case No
No. 020 - CS
Model Name
Chronometre Souverain
Material
Platinum, 18k gold movement
Calibre
Manual, 1304
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum buckle, <em>signed F.P. Journe</em>
Dimensions
40mm. Diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Catalogue Essay
The winner of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Best Men’s Watch Prize in 2005, F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre Souverain features a highly polished platinum case measuring a masculine 40 mm in diameter. Its silver dial is adorned with guilloché engravings, and includes a power reserve indication at 3 o’clock and seconds indications at 7 o’clock. Furthermore, the watch is distinguished by a hand-finished movement using bridges and plates made of solid 18 karat rose gold that provides 56 hours of power reserve.

F.P. Journe

Swiss | 1999
Founded 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.
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