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F.P. Journe
Chronomètre Optimum
A highly rare and impressive platinum chronometer wristwatch with dead-beat seconds, power reserve indication, remontoir, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$480,000 - 960,000€53,100 - 106,000$61,500 - 123,000
HK$1,651,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2014
- Case No
- 097-CO
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Optimum
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1510, 44 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 international guarantee stamped F.P. Journe Boutique Hong Kong, dated 15 December 2014, service invoice, product literature, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Initially envisioned as the timepiece designed for Francois-Paul Journe himself, the Chronomètre Optimum encapsulates the very essence of precision in Journe’s watchmaking ethos. With the intention to concisely deliver the most accurate and sustainable measurement of time, the conception of the original idea began in 2001 and was reworked until it finally reached production in 2012.
Like the Souverain, the Optimum is equipped with a double-barrel layout that operates in parallel. The present model is also fitted with the Tourbillon’s one-second rementoir d'egalité system, which is on display in the aperture on the dial side, and provides a constant force to the escapement, governing the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. Remarkably engineered, the patented, EBHP direct-impulse bi-axial escapement is fully functional without the need for oil or any type of lubrication. A gift that keeps on giving, the Chronomètre Optimum is further fitted with a dead-beat seconds, displayed on the reverse of the watch.
The present platinum Chronomètre Optimum is framed in a 40mm case, with only a handful of Chronomètre Optimum previously appeared in auction, the present well-preserved example from circa 2014, accompanied by its original accessories, is highly rare.
Like the Souverain, the Optimum is equipped with a double-barrel layout that operates in parallel. The present model is also fitted with the Tourbillon’s one-second rementoir d'egalité system, which is on display in the aperture on the dial side, and provides a constant force to the escapement, governing the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. Remarkably engineered, the patented, EBHP direct-impulse bi-axial escapement is fully functional without the need for oil or any type of lubrication. A gift that keeps on giving, the Chronomètre Optimum is further fitted with a dead-beat seconds, displayed on the reverse of the watch.
The present platinum Chronomètre Optimum is framed in a 40mm case, with only a handful of Chronomètre Optimum previously appeared in auction, the present well-preserved example from circa 2014, accompanied by its original accessories, is highly rare.
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.