Property of a Prominent Asian Collector
955Σ
F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain
A fine platinum wristwatch with power reserve
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 180,000€14,400 - 21,700$15,000 - 23,000
HK$137,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2009
- Case No
- 314-CS
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Souverain
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 1304, 22 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>F.P. Journe</em> crocodile leather strap
- Dimensions
- 38.5 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>F.P. Journe</em> Warranty dated 21 February 2009, additional black crocodile leather strap, polishing cloth, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
The Chronomètre Souverain model is one of F.P. Journe's most iconic collections. The present watch, cased in platinum, features many of F.P. Journe's distinctive design elements. The movement is crafted with 18k gold and the dial is fitted with the brand's characteristic hands and numeral design. The engine-turned dial features a fan-form sector for power reserve and an eccentric dial for subsidiary seconds. The layout is asymmetrical yet perfectly balances, giving the watch a somewhat classic look.
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.
Browse MakerKey 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.