F.P. Journe Élégante ELHT

F.P. Journe Élégante 48 Ref. ELHT Titanium Luminescent Black Centre Dial (2024)

The F.P. Journe Élégante 48 Ref. ELHT reinterprets elegance through avant-garde design and cutting-edge technology. Its slender 48 × 40 mm titanium “Flat Tortue” case, just 7.95 mm thick, delivers lightweight comfort balanced with architectural presence. Inside, the hypnotic black luminescent dial glows vividly in dim light, framed by steel-screwed outer elements and highlighted with slender blued-steel hands—a modern expression of haute horlogerie minimalism. Powered by the revolutionary electromechanical Calibre 1210, the Élégante offers up to eight years of daily autonomy—or up to 18 years on standby thanks to its motion-sensing mechanism that pauses the movement after inactivity, then resets the hands automatically upon motion detection. Completed with a grey ergonomic rubber strap, this reference combines technical ingenuity with urban understatement. Reference Number : Élégante 48 Model Family : Élégante Movement : Electromechanical Case Material : Titanium Bracelet Material : Rubber Strap Dial : Black Centre Case Dimension : 48mm Year : 2024 Condition : Pre-Owned (Very Good) Box & Papers : Original Box, Original PapersLearn more The F.P. Journe Élégante 48 Ref. ELHT redefines luxury watchmaking through a blend of avant-garde engineering and minimalist aesthetic. Its lightweight titanium Tortue®-shaped case, measuring 48 × 40 mm with a height under 8 mm, combines modern comfort with timeless design. The matte-grey rubber strap in an ergonomic design ensures daily wearability while complementing the case’s sleek contours. At its core lies an all-luminescent black center dial, crafted for maximum readability by day and in darkness—hands and numerals glow like silhouettes in a shadow theater. A visible motion detector at 4:30 quietly monitors activity: after 35 minutes of inactivity, the watch enters standby mode, halting the hands to preserve energy while the internal microprocessor continues timekeeping. Upon movement, the hands seamlessly resume, repositioning themselves instantly to reflect the current time. Powered by F.P. Journe’s unique electro-mechanical caliber 1210, this timepiece delivers remarkable autonomy—approximately 8 to 10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby. The movement blends the precision of horology with the practicality of modern watchmaking, offering a forward-thinking experience in a refined, contemporary package.