F.P.Journe Souveraine Black Label Box and Papers 2021
Basic Info
Listing code : LB1B20
Brand : F.P.Journe
Model : Souveraine
Reference number : Chronomètre Souverain
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Platinum
Bracelet material : Crocodile skin
Year of production : 2021
Condition : Like new & unworn
Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Ireland, Dublin
Price : 149,995
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : Calibre 1304
Power reserve : 56 h
Number of jewels : 22
Case
Case material : Platinum
Case diameter : 40 mm
Water resistance : 3 ATM
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : Black
Dial numerals : Arabic numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Crocodile skin
Bracelet color : Brown
Clasp : Buckle
F.P. Journe Chronometre Souveraine Black Label Box and Papers 2021 Platinum
The Black Label series by the independent watchmaker F. P. Journe was exclusively available to existing F.P. Journe clients, with this example uniquely numbered . This is a super exclusive F.P.Journe with only 2 pieces allocated per boutique.
This watch is in excellent like new condition and comes as a full set with box and papers from the original owner.
In 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.
This Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The black dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern, while the outer track holds the white, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a nice contrast to the black dial. Between seven and eight o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at three o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.
An interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you have wound the watch.
While this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.
This F.P.Journe has undergone a thorough inspection of water resistance, accuracy, functionality and condition to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been referenced against technical documents and manufacturer records where available to ensure authenticity and a clean history.
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