F.P. Journe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: Circa 2012
    Case No: 079-CTS
    Model Name: Centigraphe Sport
    Material: Aluminium
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1506, 50 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Aluminium F.P Journe bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Aluminium F.P. Journe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by F. P. Journe guarantee stamped Montres Journe, Hong Kong and dated 18th May 2020, instruction manual, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Unveiled in 2011, the F.P. Journe “Line Sport” collection was dedicated to rigorous precision for sports activity. The Centigraphe Sport in particular is the first wristwatch ever to be made entirely in aluminium, a true technical marvel characterized by its patented engineering innovations and astounding ultra-lightweight of only 55 grams.

    Reflecting Journe’s technical superiority and rigorous standard in quality, the timepiece is powered by the in-house manual wound movement calibre 1506 manufactured entirely from aluminium alloy,
    and provides an intricate reading of 100th of a second with the foudroyante (or lightning) seconds, 20 seconds and 10 minutes. Each subsidiary dial displays the time scale in red with abbreviations of ‘S’, ‘M’ or ‘PR’ indicating seconds or minutes per revolution. The rocker stop and reset button further allows for the fingers to stay in the same place, instead of moving back and forth between buttons as on a conventional chronograph.

    Exclusively produced between 2011 to 2014, the model was later replaced by the titanium versions of the lineage. The present example is preserved in “like-new” condition, and is accompanied by its complete set of original accessories, it represents a delightful marriage of functional ergonomics and high precision horology, and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a milestone watch in the history of F.P. Journe.

  • 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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A “like-new”, lightweight and impressive aluminium chronograph wristwatch with 100th of a second, 20 seconds, 10 minute register, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2012
42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$390,000 - 780,000 
€45,700-91,300
$50,000-100,000

Sold for HK$1,524,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024