F.P. Journe - The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT New York Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: Circa 2001
    Case No: No. 99/99-01 R
    Model Name: Chronomètre à Résonance
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1499, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by F.P. Journe Certificate of Authenticity and guarantee dated March 14th, 2002, instruction manual, extra 18K white gold and platinum deployant clasp signed F.P. Journe, strap-changing tool, loupe, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box, and outer box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Ruthenium Collection comprises five models: the Tourbillon Souverain, the Octa Chronographe, the Octa Calendrier, the Octa Réserve de Marche Jour et Nuit and the present watch, the Chronomètre à Resonance. This series concluded F.P. Journe’s brass movement production before moving on to the 18K pink gold movements he uses to this day. Each released as a 99-piece limited edition, the collection was distinguished by ruthenium-coated dials and movement plates, as well as an upgraded 40mm case. Though it is seldom used in watches, this rare inert metal is closely related to the platinum family and is often found in aerospace engineering for its natural resistance to oxidation and resilient hardness.
    Manufactured between 2001 and 2005, the Ruthenium Chronomètre á Résonance is certainly a sight to behold, boasting a striking grey dial forged from ruthenium-coated white gold. The charcoal canvas is finely texturised, offering a stimulating addition of depth and dimension to the moody backdrop. Given how this material plays with light, the dial is like a lenticular image that transitions from a metallic silver hue to a muted smoky shade as the wearer admires it from different angles.

    Both visually and mechanically impressive, the movement can be observed via its sapphire caseback, revealing a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The two balance wheels are strategically placed almost touching one another, which forces the dissipated energy of each to be caught by the other – correcting their timing errors and improving their overall accuracy.

    Numbered 99 of 99, this Chronomètre à Résonance is a coveted “end piece”, having been sold in 2002. It is complete with all of its original accessories, a unique chance to own a milestone in the production of F.P. Journe wristwatches.

  • 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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Numbered 99 of a limited edition of 99 pieces, an early and impressive platinum chronometer dual-time wristwatch with double escapement and ruthenium-coated dial, certificate, and presentation box

Circa 2001
40mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.

Estimate
$160,000 - 280,000 
CHF144,000-252,000
€148,000-259,000
HK$1,250,000-2,190,000
S$215,000-377,000

Sold for $558,800

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023