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F.P. Journe
Centigraphe Souverain
A masterful platinum chronograph wristwatch with 100th of a seconds, 20-second, and 10 minute registers, warranty, and presentation box
Estimate
$80,000–160,000
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Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
Circa 2008, Switzerland
Case No
397-CT
Model Name
Centigraphe Souverain
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1506, 50 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum F. P. Journe pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by F. P. Journe warranty card stamped “DEBOULLE”, additional crocodile strap, cloth, instruction manual, CD-ROM, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Complete set, consigned by the original owner
• Now discontinued model with in-house caliber 1506
Reinterpreting the chronograph, F.P. Journe released the Centigraphe Souverain in 2007 and immediately became the talk of the industry. Technically brilliant and innovatively sound, the introduction of the Centigraphe further propelled Journe’s status as an important elite of horology.
Powered by the firm’s in-house cal. 1506 composed of 18K rose gold, the highly sophisticated movement enables the dial to feature an unconventional chronograph with 100th of a second register, 20-second register and a 10-minute register, formulating the distinct appeal of the Centigraphe Souverain. Furthermore, another creative approach is implemented to replace the traditional chronograph pushers by activating and deactivating the chronograph via a patented, ergonomic rocker at 2 and 3 o’clock.
Once activated, the 100th of a second register is certainly a crowd-pleaser, allowing the wearer to witness the high-speed movement of the chronograph’s hands. To achieve such a feature without interrupting the timekeeping system, a mechanism within isolates the chronograph from its timekeeping system, meaning that the amplitude is not affected when the chronograph is activated.
The present F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain in platinum from 2011 is offered by the original owner complete with all its original accessories and in well preserved overall condition.
• Complete set, consigned by the original owner
• Now discontinued model with in-house caliber 1506
Reinterpreting the chronograph, F.P. Journe released the Centigraphe Souverain in 2007 and immediately became the talk of the industry. Technically brilliant and innovatively sound, the introduction of the Centigraphe further propelled Journe’s status as an important elite of horology.
Powered by the firm’s in-house cal. 1506 composed of 18K rose gold, the highly sophisticated movement enables the dial to feature an unconventional chronograph with 100th of a second register, 20-second register and a 10-minute register, formulating the distinct appeal of the Centigraphe Souverain. Furthermore, another creative approach is implemented to replace the traditional chronograph pushers by activating and deactivating the chronograph via a patented, ergonomic rocker at 2 and 3 o’clock.
Once activated, the 100th of a second register is certainly a crowd-pleaser, allowing the wearer to witness the high-speed movement of the chronograph’s hands. To achieve such a feature without interrupting the timekeeping system, a mechanism within isolates the chronograph from its timekeeping system, meaning that the amplitude is not affected when the chronograph is activated.
The present F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain in platinum from 2011 is offered by the original owner complete with all its original accessories and in well preserved overall condition.
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.