製造商: F.P. Journe 年份: Circa 2020 錶殼號碼: 136-CO 型號名稱: Chronomètre Optimum 材料: Platinum 機芯: Manual, cal. 1510, 44 jewels 錶帶/ 錶鏈: Crocodile 錶扣: Platinum F. P. Journe pin buckle 尺寸: 40mm diameter 簽名: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed 配件: Accompanied by F. P. Journe dated 12th May 2020 stamped Oriental Watch Co. LTD Hong Kong, instruction manual, cloth, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Conceptualized to be built as the timepiece for Francois-Paul Journe himself, the Chronomètre Optimum symbolizes the very essence of precision in Monsieur Journe’s watchmaking philosophy. Dedicated simply to deliver the most precise and sustainable measurement of time, Mr. Journe envisioned the original concept since 2001. The quest for precision took a prolonged 10 years to shape up and was finally revealed in 2012. Adopting finest components of iconic Haute Horlogerie timepieces from the firm’s collection such as the double-barrel layout of the Chronomètre Souverain and the Remontoir d’egalité system from the Tourbillon, the Chronomètre Optimum paramount significance. It is the truly the ultimate chronometer of extreme precision and utmost longevity.
Aesthetically simple and refined, the Optimum is regarded as the accumulation of the best features of Journe’s innovations and was produced in both 40 and 42mm case diameter. The present example with a gently smaller case size is not only packed with technical punch, but also with exceptional visual finesse. The choice of white gold surrounds and whitened guilloche silver dial nicely contrast with the highly appealing blued steel hands. Uncompromising to quality, the masterfully decorated 18K pink gold cal. 1510 movement brings sight of delights to connoisseurs. With only a handful of Chronomètre Optimum previously appeared in auction, the present example in excellent overall condition with its original guarantee and accessories is highly rare. Crowned to be Journe’s most precise timepiece, and formulated with, in his words, “All the spices that makes a good meal”, it is certainly a must-have piece for the collector of exceptional appetite.
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.