F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre à Résonance represents not only one of modern horology’s technical milestones and one of the most relevant horological breakthroughs of the past decades, but it is also a signature piece by the genius watchmaker. Inspired by the works of the great 18th century watchmaker Antide Janvier, Journe took up the challenge in 1983 to create a pocket-watch using the resonance phenomenon, followed by the first ever wristwatch to use the phenomenon around 17 years later. The movement is composed of two independent balance wheels, when in motion, the balance wheels create the resonance effect and beat in synchrony, naturally evening out each others’ discrepancies and thus permitting greater accuracy. In 2004 the second generation of the model (the RN series for "Résonance "Nouvelle) was launched, it featured a larger 40mm case and a 18K rose gold movement.

The present Chronomètre à Résonance pushes the boundaries of collectability as it is part of the exclusive “Black Label” collection. It is part of a collection available only to the existing owners of Journe timepieces and only offered from official F.P. Journe boutiques worldwide with extremely limited production numbers (a maximum of two pieces per year per boutique). Elegant and captivating, the present Chronomètre à Résonance is truly a sight to behold, its black dial further accentuates the perfect symmetry between the two identical 12 hours indicators, notably the RN series was the last model to feature such a detail with later models either featuring a 24 and 12-hour indicator or rotating discs indicating the hours and minutes with analog 12-hour indicator to the right for the third and final generation. Fresh to the market and offered by its original owner, the present “Black Label” Chronomètre à Résonance” is preserved in excellent overall condition and complete with its impressive full set of accessories.

Please note that the proceeds of the present timepiece will be donated by the consignor to UNICEF.