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  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: 2000
    Case No: 06X/00R
    Model Name: "Pre-Souscription" Resonance
    Material: 18ct Rose Gold
    Calibre: Resonance Brass Movement Cal.1499 36 Jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Journe Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: 18ct Rose Gold Pin Buckle
    Accessories: Original Journe Wooden Box
    Provenance: Property of an important private collector.

  • Provenance

    Property of an important private collector.

  • Artist Biography

    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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"Only Known Rose Gold Example"

F.P. Journe

From the early days of F.P. Journe's production, this Resonance truly embodies the pioneering handmade works from the atelier and is the only one known in this configuration. Differing from the widely believed 'souscription' models as the first pieces, the 2000-delivered cases showcase distinct shallow engraving on the backs. This aligns with the 1st gen 'T' models' method, preceding the deeper finish on Resonance numbers 1-20 and subsequent production watches. We now know production began at least 40 watches prior, with cases for numbers 021-03X ordered in 1999, followed by 03X-06X still with early shallow engraving in 2000. The souscription series (001-020) were the first to boast deep engraving in 2000. Despite non-sequential completion dates, this production quirk adds an intriguing element. This example features a rich rose gold case, a warm, frosted, white gold dial, and the high shine and silvery subdials that are the signature of the earliest production. With only one Pre-Souscription Resonance known in rose gold, this is a rare beast indeed.

2000

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