F.P. Journe

Genevan watchmaker F.P. Journe recently announced a new sports watch within their Linesport collection called the Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante which consists of a 44 mm x 12 mm case with a fixed bezel, metal bracelet, and black protective rubber inserts. Inspired by the chronograph made for Only Watch, caliber 1518 features a direct chronograph gearing with a rocking pinion avoiding the jump of the hand at the start. There are three different case options: 18K red gold, grade 5 titanium, and platinum (not shown). To improve comfort and fit, the links attached to the case have been designed to articulate and adapt to the different wrist sizes along with an adjustable folding clasp (approximately 5 mm of adjustment). The new 3Hz manually wound movement has 285 total components, 29 jewels, and requires 38 turns of the crown to achieve the

F.P. Journe’s Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante Only Watch (Lot 32) has been the timepiece we’ve heard the most positive comments on in the lead up to the auction. Just take one glance at the 18K rose gold split-second chronograph movement and you will know why. Interestingly, Barbier-Mueller, which is the name of a Genevan museum that was founded in 1977, has donated this timepiece which “pays homage to fine Genevan watchmaking and to the decorative arts.” The Mosaique by Barbier-Muelle – as you can see below – is also powered by an 18K rose gold movement produced at the Geneva-based watch manufacture F.P. Journe. Learn more at Only Watch.

Originally introduced in 2009, the Chronometre Bleu has become a best-seller at F.P. Journe. This is a time only watch that is highlighted by its mystical “chrome blue” dial, which as you can see from the images, reflects light in a way that it appears bright blue to dark blue depending on the viewing angle. The simplistic “chrome blue” dial features Journe’s signature hour and minute hands in white, along with white printed Arabic numerals, and a snailed finish small seconds counter (at 7 to 8 o’clock), with a white hand and a large open circle counterweight. The small seconds subdial has a bevelled edge and a snailed surface, and notably takes up a portion of the space where the hour markers are positioned so to accommodate this the designer made the two adjacent Arabic numerals, slightly smaller. This throws

In 2013, F.P. Journe introduced the Octa Quantième Perpétuel, replacing the Octa Calendrier – which has an annual calendar complication – effectively making that a collector’s piece. The new design includes a more sophisticated perpetual calendar complication – that adjusts for the difference in the number of days for every month without any need for an adjustment – whereas an annual calendar needs a manual adjustment in February. Further, the perpetual calendar automatically adjusts every fourth year (leap year), for the extra day in February. This mechanism will maintain mechanical memory until the year 2100. The hidden month/leap year corrector retracted from underneath the lug There are a few features worth highlighting that distinguish the Quantième Perpetual from most other perpetual calendars. First, all calendar functions (day, date, month), have an instantaneous jump when the day changes. Second, simultaneous correction

Sequential One S110 Skull The Sequential One – S110 Skull, is a 10-piece limited series available in four versions: all-black, green accents, yellow accents, or aluminum color accents. The skull is made of ultra-thin lightweight aluminum, which the company says “remains light enough to accompany the hour-change ballet, successively revealing one of the brand’s four iconic rotating modules.” This limited edition was unveiled at the opening of the “Salón Internacional Alta Relojería 2016” in Mexico, birthplace of the famous “Festival of Skulls” (Calaveras) tradition. FP Journe Centigraphe Souverain Anniversaire Limited Series The Anniversary Centigraphe Souverain was created to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of each F.P.Journe Boutique. An exclusive edition for each boutique comes in a 40 mm polished titanium case, with a ruthenium dial with sapphire registers, and 18K rose gold crown and rocker (to operate the chronograph), and a

F.P. Journe is has a created a unique Tourbillon Souverain Bleu watch specially for the Only Watch auction coming up in November. This is the first time ever that a tourbillon is made with a case completely crafted from tantulum. Tantulum is very difficult to work with, however it has a beautiful blue hue that gives it its appeal, and makes it worth the extra effort. The blue chrome dial compliments the color theme and creates a perfect contrast with tourbillon aperture where the 18K rose gold movement is peaking out. The movement is manually wound and features Journe’s tourbillon with remontoire (constant force device) and a dead beat seconds function. It is also finished to perfection with circular stripes on the bridges, Geneva waves on baseplate, polished screw heads and bevelled pegs with polished rounded ends.

F.P.Journe recently announced a new version of the Octa Lune, with an easier to read time indication and a date display that is twice as large as the outgoing model. The Nouvelle Octa Lune dials are in 18K gold. The offer center dial features embossed numerals that have been surfaced with a diamond tool. The date is shown in an aperture at 11 o’clock. A retrograde power reserve indicator shows the remaining power reserve at 9 o’clock. A moon phase aperture indicates the phases of the moon at 8 o’clock. The mechanical movement (caliber 1300.3) has automatic winding is manufactured in 18K rose gold. It is wound uni-directionally by an F.P.Journe 22K gold rotor. The New Octa Lune is available with a 40 mm or 42 mm diameter case (not available any longer in 38mm). Thickness is 10.07 mm. Finishing

To celebrate the opening of F.P. Journe’s 10th boutique, which is located Beirut, Lebanon – a special limited edition of the Chronomètre Bleu timepiece has been created. The “Chronomètre Bleu Byblos” is presented in a beautiful grayish-blue 39 mm tantalum case.

F.P. Journe has unveiled a new Octa Sport timepiece, with an aluminum movement and dial, in a titanium case. It weighs 60 grams on a rubber strap and 70 grams on a titanium bracelet.

To celebrate the first pocket watch created by master watchmaker François-Paul Journe 30 years ago, Journe has created a new interpretation of the original pocket watch in the form of a wristwatch. It is limited to 99 pieces and will retail for $99,000. Journe will continue the celebration with a visit to the brand’s New York flagship Madison Avenue boutique next month. More details to follow after the event.