141Σ
F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Souverain
A very fine and sought-after platinum wristwatch with guilloché dial, power reserve, international guarantee, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2020
- Case No
- 2-533CS
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Souverain
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, 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 a F. P. Journe International Guarantee from Shreve Crump & Low dated January 2020, fitted presentation box, additional crocodile strap, USB stick, polish cloth, and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Chronomètre Souverain by François-Paul Journe masterfully returns watchmaking to its essential roots, focusing on chronometric precision with a design that is both simple and elegant. This timepiece features only hour and minute hands, small seconds, and a power reserve indicator positioned at the technically challenging 3 o’clock position near the winding stem, showcasing the harmonious balance of every component.
Featuring the ultra-thin 1304 caliber built with the precision and technical mastery of marine chronometers, boasting a construction of two mainspring barrels for enhanced chronometry. First released in 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain has been highly sought after by collectors both for its mechanical excellence and for the highly legible, classic dial design with “Hobnail” guilloché pattern to the center. The power reserve at 3 o’clock is inspired by naval chronometers, indicating the hours passed since winding and not the hours left.
Preserved in excellent condition, this Chronomètre Souverain is offered with its full suite of accessories and is a testament to precision chronometric timekeeping.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Featuring the ultra-thin 1304 caliber built with the precision and technical mastery of marine chronometers, boasting a construction of two mainspring barrels for enhanced chronometry. First released in 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain has been highly sought after by collectors both for its mechanical excellence and for the highly legible, classic dial design with “Hobnail” guilloché pattern to the center. The power reserve at 3 o’clock is inspired by naval chronometers, indicating the hours passed since winding and not the hours left.
Preserved in excellent condition, this Chronomètre Souverain is offered with its full suite of accessories and is a testament to precision chronometric timekeeping.
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.