F.P. JOURNE, CHRONOMÈTRE SOUVERAIN

PLATINUM MANUALLY-WOUND TWIN BARREL WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE

Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more

François-Paul Journe graduated from the Paris School of Watchmaking in 1976 and immediately joined forces with his uncle, a noted restorer of antique timepieces. Before creating his own complete line of wristwatches, Journe restored some of the world's most important historical timepieces, devised and built unique pocket watches to order and designed and made complications for prestigious watch brands. In 1996, Journe established a workshop in Geneva, designing and making watch mechanisms for other brands. Three years later, in 1999, he launched his own watches under the label 'F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit'.

F.P. JOURNE, CHRONOMÈTRE SOUVERAIN PLATINUM MANUALLY-WOUND TWIN BARREL WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE

NO. 219, CIRCA 2007

Details

F.P. JOURNE, CHRONOMÈTRE SOUVERAIN

PLATINUM MANUALLY-WOUND TWIN BARREL WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE
NO. 219, CIRCA 2007
Calibre 1304, 18k pink gold twin barrel lever movement, 22 jewels, silvered dial with engine-turned centre, Arabic numerals on blank chapter ring, outer railway minute divisions, eccentric engine-turned subdial for small seconds, fan-shaped engine-turned power reserve display, three-part case in platinum, screwed down transparent case back, platinum F.P. Journe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
Diameter: 40 mm.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

US$15,500-23,000

With F.P.Journe certificate, presentation box, outer packaging and product literature.
The Chronométre Souverain is inspired by early 19th century marine chronometry, fitted with an ultra slim manually wound 18k pink gold movement of only 3.7 mm that beats to a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The two barrels, supplying a power reserve of over 50 hours, operate in parallel to provide a constant force for unequalled precision.
This is the first model in the Souverain collection to feature the brand's favorite blued hands. For the first time, the small subsidiary seconds dial is positioned to the left to 7 o'clock, while the 55-hour power reserve is placed to the right at 3 o'clock.

More from Important Watches

View All