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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain “DeBoulle”
An incredibly special and highly attractive limited edition platinum wristwatch with power reserve, silver and ruthenium two-tone guilloché dial, authenticity certificate, and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 10 pieces made for DeBoulle
Estimate
$100,000–200,000
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2007, Switzerland
Case No
545-CS
Model Name
Chronomètre Souverain “DeBoulle”
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by authenticity certificate dated April 27, 2022 and signed by François-Paul Journe, F.P. Journe shopping bag, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Limited edition of 10 pieces made for the DeBoulle Boutique in Dallas, Texas
• Silver and ruthenium dial
• Fresh-to-market
Undoubtedly, the Chronomètre Souverain is one of F.P.Journe’s most recognizable creations, and as its name suggests, offers chronometric precision. Conceived in 2005, this was his first timepiece that carries a central time display. Among the rarest variant of its kind, the present watch is part of a limited edition of just 10 pieces, specially designed in 2007 for DeBoulle, the American retailer based in Texas.
Housed within a traditional platinum case, the model is made special by its dual-toned ‘tuxedo’ dial in silver and ruthenium. An alluring visual dissonance is created by the layering of a Clous de Paris guilloché center, a dimmed outer track that highlights the embossed Arabic numerals, along with the sunken power reserve and sweeping seconds sub-registers. Another subtle yet seductive detail is the brand’s signature blued steel hands. This iconic feature forms a beautiful contrast against the silver dial, which not only is easy on the eyes but is also highly functional as it enhances legibility.
Only the second example to be offered by Phillips, the present example is one of a limited edition of 10 F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain watches, tailored for “DeBoulle”. Offered in excellent overall condition and accompanied by an authenticity certificate signed by F.P. Journe himself, the opportunity to secure this timepiece is as rare as the watch itself.
• Limited edition of 10 pieces made for the DeBoulle Boutique in Dallas, Texas
• Silver and ruthenium dial
• Fresh-to-market
Undoubtedly, the Chronomètre Souverain is one of F.P.Journe’s most recognizable creations, and as its name suggests, offers chronometric precision. Conceived in 2005, this was his first timepiece that carries a central time display. Among the rarest variant of its kind, the present watch is part of a limited edition of just 10 pieces, specially designed in 2007 for DeBoulle, the American retailer based in Texas.
Housed within a traditional platinum case, the model is made special by its dual-toned ‘tuxedo’ dial in silver and ruthenium. An alluring visual dissonance is created by the layering of a Clous de Paris guilloché center, a dimmed outer track that highlights the embossed Arabic numerals, along with the sunken power reserve and sweeping seconds sub-registers. Another subtle yet seductive detail is the brand’s signature blued steel hands. This iconic feature forms a beautiful contrast against the silver dial, which not only is easy on the eyes but is also highly functional as it enhances legibility.
Only the second example to be offered by Phillips, the present example is one of a limited edition of 10 F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain watches, tailored for “DeBoulle”. Offered in excellent overall condition and accompanied by an authenticity certificate signed by F.P. Journe himself, the opportunity to secure this timepiece is as rare as the watch itself.
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.