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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain Nacre
An enchanting and rare platinum wristwatch with blue mother-of-pearl dial, small seconds, power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$500,000 - 1,000,000€55,300 - 111,000$64,100 - 128,000
HK$2,286,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2023
- Case No
- 3-062CS
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Souverain Nacre
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by F.P. Journe guarantee stamped Montres Journe Japon K.K. dated 21 January 2023, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
The F.P Journe Chronomètre Souverain Nacre (mother of pearl in French) was reserved only for Journe's top clients and available for purchase only via the brand's boutiques.
Cased in an elegant 40mm platinum case the dial center is decorated with Clou de Paris guilloché whilst the outer section of the dial is fitted with blue mother of pearl providing an exquisitely attractive and elegant result.
The Chronomètre Souverain is the simplest and purest iteration of Journe’s watches, with a deceptively restrained dial featuring power reserve and small seconds that belies the highly advanced chronometer-grade movement inside. Crafted in platinum and finely finished throughout, the calibre 1304 was built with the precision and technical mastery of marine chronometers in mind, as well as the wearability and comfort of the modern collector. The movement itself is a mere 4mm thick, and the overall thickness of the case measures just 8mm.
The present example is paired with a burgundy crocodile strap, which gives a nice contrast to the blue mother-of-pearl outer ring on the dial. Originally purchased from F.P. Journe boutique in Tokyo, offered in excellent overall condition along with its guarantee and presentation box. Only a handful of the Chronomètre Souverain Nacre models have been made and make the present example an opportunity not to be missed.
Cased in an elegant 40mm platinum case the dial center is decorated with Clou de Paris guilloché whilst the outer section of the dial is fitted with blue mother of pearl providing an exquisitely attractive and elegant result.
The Chronomètre Souverain is the simplest and purest iteration of Journe’s watches, with a deceptively restrained dial featuring power reserve and small seconds that belies the highly advanced chronometer-grade movement inside. Crafted in platinum and finely finished throughout, the calibre 1304 was built with the precision and technical mastery of marine chronometers in mind, as well as the wearability and comfort of the modern collector. The movement itself is a mere 4mm thick, and the overall thickness of the case measures just 8mm.
The present example is paired with a burgundy crocodile strap, which gives a nice contrast to the blue mother-of-pearl outer ring on the dial. Originally purchased from F.P. Journe boutique in Tokyo, offered in excellent overall condition along with its guarantee and presentation box. Only a handful of the Chronomètre Souverain Nacre models have been made and make the present example an opportunity not to be missed.
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.