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F.P. Journe
Élégante 48 "Titalyt"
A very rare and attractive Titalyt electro mechanical tortue-shaped wristwatch with black dial, guarantee, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $15,000 - 30,000
$88,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2023
- Case No
- C-013 ELHT
- Model Name
- Élégante 48 "Titalyt"
- Material
- Titalyt
- Calibre
- Electro mechanical, cal. 1210, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber F. P. Journe strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titalyt F. P. Journe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 48mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by F. P. Journe International Guarantee dated August 23, 2023, fitted F. P. Journe presentation box, polish cloth, and outer presentation box.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
F. P. Journe’s Élégante electro-mechanical collection was developed over an eight year span as a timepiece conceived for women collectors combining both luxury and ingenuity. First released in 2014, the line is offered today to men and women in both 40mm and 48mm sizes, and encased in platinum, 18K pink gold, titanium, and like the present watch, Titalyt - a revolutionary technique with titanium subjected to electro-plasm oxidation. This improves the materials hardness and resistance to wear. Examples were also offered with diamonds, other precious stones as well as enamel panels.
Equipped with an electro-mechanical caliber with motion detection, the watch "hibernates" after 35 minutes of inactivity to save battery life by stopping the hands from moving. When the watch is moved again, a small motion detector at 4 o'clock "awakens" it, allowing the hands to be readjusted to the correct time. In 2023, F. P. Journe released a new Titalyt model with black dial like the present watch, with a special photoluminescent material to ensure legibility in the dark, which under UV light has a green tone. Research indicates the present watch is the first black dial example to be offered at auction.
Offered by the original owner, the watch is preserved in excellent overall condition and accompanied by its International Guarantee dated August 23, 2023 and presentation box.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Equipped with an electro-mechanical caliber with motion detection, the watch "hibernates" after 35 minutes of inactivity to save battery life by stopping the hands from moving. When the watch is moved again, a small motion detector at 4 o'clock "awakens" it, allowing the hands to be readjusted to the correct time. In 2023, F. P. Journe released a new Titalyt model with black dial like the present watch, with a special photoluminescent material to ensure legibility in the dark, which under UV light has a green tone. Research indicates the present watch is the first black dial example to be offered at auction.
Offered by the original owner, the watch is preserved in excellent overall condition and accompanied by its International Guarantee dated August 23, 2023 and presentation box.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
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.