F.P. Journe Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante

F.P. Journe A very fine and rare titanium semi-skeletonised single-button split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with date, integrated bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Manufacturer : F.P. Journe Year : Circa 2022 Case No : 158-CMS Model Name : Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante LineSport Material : Titanium Calibre : Manual, cal. 1518, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Titanium F.P. Journe bracelet, max length 210mm Clasp/Buckle : Titanium F.P. Journe deployant clasp Dimensions : 44mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by F.P. Journe guarantee stamped Montres Journe America and dated 4th May 2022, fitted presentation box and outer packagingFollowing the initial release of the Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante Bleu for the Only Watch charity auction in 2017, the model was released in four versions, one in platinum, one in pink gold, and two in grade 5 titanium. The movements employed in the platinum and pink gold variations adhered to F.P. Journe's conventional pink gold construction, while the movement in the titanium models utilized aluminum, significantly reducing the weight of the watch. Powered by the technically impressive manual calibre 1518, which is the modified version of calibre 1517 used in the initial Only Watch unique piece, the chronograph function is a monopusher design, with the stop-start-reset function entirely controlled by the pusher at two o’clock on the caseband, while the split function can be activated via the four o’clock pusher. Visible on the transparent caseback, two separate column wheels are employed to control the stop-start-split-reset of the chronograph mechanism. Measuring 44mm in diameter, and fitted with a titanium integrated bracelet, the timepiece wears extremely comfortable on the wrist, complementing its beauty and engineering prowess with high wearability. Offered in excellent condition and accompanied by its original guarantee and fitted presentation box, the present example is a rare and well-preserved timepiece that will surely appeal to collectors.