The present Centigraphe Souverain wristwatch is from the Black Label collection, which was created specifically for F.P. Journe boutiques around the world with a very strict distribution policy. Only 12 pieces are available per boutique and per year and 2 pieces maximum for each model. All timepieces in this collection are cased in platinum with a distinguished black lacquer dial.
The mechanical movement of this present Centigraphe wristwatch indicates elapsed time from a 100th of a second to 10 minutes and is displayed on three subsidiary dials, each with a time scale in red and a tachometer scale in black. The chronograph mechanism is operated through an unusual button in the band. This patented ergonomic design fits perfectly on the watch and helps retaining the case proportions. Further enhancing the watch’s appeal, the mechanism features an ingenious configuration that isolates the chronograph from the timekeeping system, meaning that the amplitude would not be affected when the chronograph is running, which optimizes accuracy.