Journe. A very fine and rare, possibly unique platinum limited edition two time zone chronometer wristwatch with resonance-controlled twin independent movements, power reserve and custom-made case
Journe. A very fine and rare, possibly unique platinum limited edition two time zone chronometer wristwatch with resonance-controlled twin independent movements, power reserve and custom-made case

SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, CHRONOMETRE A RESONANCE, NO. 98/99, MANUFACTURED IN 2004

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Journe. A very fine and rare, possibly unique platinum limited edition two time zone chronometer wristwatch with resonance-controlled twin independent movements, power reserve and custom-made case
Signed F.P. Journe, Invenit et Fecit, Chronometre a Resonance, No. 98/99, manufactured in 2004
Cal. F.P. Journe 13''' ruthenium-plated movement consisting of two independent complete trains set on a single plate, 37 jewels, twin straight line lever escapements, twin beryllium 4-arm balances with 4 adjustable timing weights, the 18K gold dial covered with ruthenium, two engine-turned silvered dials with Arabic numerals, outer five minute divisions and subsidiary seconds, fan-shaped up and down indicator, the large case made to special order, winding crown at 12 o'clock, the seconds hands synchronized by the crown at 4 o'clock, downturned lugs, glazed display back secured by five screws, platinum F.P. Journe deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

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Accompanied by F.P. Journe Certificate confirming that the present watch was fitted with a 38 mm platinum case on special order, instruction manual, original fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging, containing a ebony magnifying glass, spare platinum buckle, leather bracelet and a screw driver.

François-Paul Journe (born in Marseille in 1967) graduated from the Paris School of Watchmaking in 1976 and immediately joined forces with his uncle, a noted restorer of antique timepieces. Before creating his own complete line of wristwatches, Journe restored some of the world's most important historical timepieces, devised and built unique pocket watches to order, and designed and made complications for prestigious watch brands.

In 1996, Journe established a workshop in Geneva, designing and making watch mechanisms for other brands. Three years later, in 1999, he launched his own watches under the label "F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit".

The Chronomètre à Résonance model was launched in 2000, the only wristwatch in the world based on resonance, a natural physical phenomenon. The two balances are synchronized by means of the resonance effect and naturally beat alternately. The negative effects of wrist and body movements are hence considerably reduced.

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