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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre à Résonance "01R"
An innovative and early platinum chronometer dual-time wristwatch with white gold dial, double escapement, and certificate of authenticity
估價
$300,000–600,000
製造商
F.P. Journe
年份
2001, Switzerland
錶殼號碼
103/01R
型號名稱
Chronomètre à Résonance "01R"
材料
Platinum
機芯
Manual, cal. 1499, 36 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Crocodile
錶扣
Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
尺寸
38mm Diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
配件
Accompanied by F.P. Journe Certificate of Authenticity confirming this watch was produced in 2001 and delivered to Switzerland.
完整圖錄內容
GOOD TO KNOW
• 38mm platinum case with brass movement dating to 2001
• Very silvery subdials
• Last serviced in 2023 and unworn since then, accompanied by certificate of authenticity
• Consigned by the original owner
The first iteration of the Chronomètre à Résonance, housed in a 38mm case with a brass movement, draws inspiration from the pioneering work of 18th-century master watchmaker Antide Janvier. In 1983, François-Paul Journe set out to honor Janvier’s legacy by crafting a pocket watch that harnessed the resonance phenomenon. Sixteen years later, he introduced his now-iconic Chronomètre à Résonance wristwatch—the first of its kind to incorporate this remarkable principle.
At the heart of this groundbreaking timepiece lies a movement featuring two independent balance wheels, one acting as the "exciter" and the other as the "resonator." When in motion, these balances synchronize through resonance, naturally counterbalancing each other’s deviations to enhance precision.
Produced between 2000 and 2005, the first-generation Chronomètre à Résonance (reference R), like the present example, featured a rhodium-plated brass movement within its 38mm case. Beginning with cases engraved 01R, production became much more standardized than earlier examples, as Journe moved out of a period of experimentation; however, the dials do take on charming elements of age.
The present 01R, number 103, confirmed to have been produced in 2001 and delivered originally to Switzerland, features a beautifully-preserved platinum case, beautiful two-tone silvery subdials seen in 00R examples as well, and a rich white gold dial with a stunning grainy sheen. Consigned by the original owner, it was serviced in 2023 and remained unworn since.
• 38mm platinum case with brass movement dating to 2001
• Very silvery subdials
• Last serviced in 2023 and unworn since then, accompanied by certificate of authenticity
• Consigned by the original owner
The first iteration of the Chronomètre à Résonance, housed in a 38mm case with a brass movement, draws inspiration from the pioneering work of 18th-century master watchmaker Antide Janvier. In 1983, François-Paul Journe set out to honor Janvier’s legacy by crafting a pocket watch that harnessed the resonance phenomenon. Sixteen years later, he introduced his now-iconic Chronomètre à Résonance wristwatch—the first of its kind to incorporate this remarkable principle.
At the heart of this groundbreaking timepiece lies a movement featuring two independent balance wheels, one acting as the "exciter" and the other as the "resonator." When in motion, these balances synchronize through resonance, naturally counterbalancing each other’s deviations to enhance precision.
Produced between 2000 and 2005, the first-generation Chronomètre à Résonance (reference R), like the present example, featured a rhodium-plated brass movement within its 38mm case. Beginning with cases engraved 01R, production became much more standardized than earlier examples, as Journe moved out of a period of experimentation; however, the dials do take on charming elements of age.
The present 01R, number 103, confirmed to have been produced in 2001 and delivered originally to Switzerland, features a beautifully-preserved platinum case, beautiful two-tone silvery subdials seen in 00R examples as well, and a rich white gold dial with a stunning grainy sheen. Consigned by the original owner, it was serviced in 2023 and remained unworn since.
F.P. Journe
Swiss | 1999Founded 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.