Lot Essay
Founded in 1999 by legendary watchmaker François-Paul Journe, the namesake brand F.P. Journe has swiftly risen amongst the ranks as one of the most important independent brands, and without a question, has created some of the most desirable timepieces to covet.
Only creating approximately 700 watches per year, any F.P. Journe timepiece is considered highly collectible, and the present lot, a Centigraphe Souverain is easily one of the most prized. Launched in 2005, the Centigraphe Souverain has a wonderful balance between “sportiness” and elegance, making the timepiece suitable to wear on any occasion. The complicated chronograph watch features oversized 1/100th of a second, 20 second, and 10 minute registers, which made it the first in the world to bestow this impressive mechanical complication. Upon activation via the patented chronograph “rocker” found between 2 and 3 o’clock, the hands charmingly “dance” around the dial. Powering the watch is an in-house, handcrafted movement which boasts an impressive 100-hour power reserve when the chronograph is at rest, and 24 hours when operated continuously.
The watch has a large crown distinctly positioned at 4 o’clock which adds to the timepiece’s vibrant, sporty aesthetic, but is elegantly elevated by its 41mm platinum case, and Journe’s signature thermally blued steel “teardrop” hands. The present lot is a wonderful timepiece to behold in the flesh and will upraise any serious watch collection.
Only creating approximately 700 watches per year, any F.P. Journe timepiece is considered highly collectible, and the present lot, a Centigraphe Souverain is easily one of the most prized. Launched in 2005, the Centigraphe Souverain has a wonderful balance between “sportiness” and elegance, making the timepiece suitable to wear on any occasion. The complicated chronograph watch features oversized 1/100th of a second, 20 second, and 10 minute registers, which made it the first in the world to bestow this impressive mechanical complication. Upon activation via the patented chronograph “rocker” found between 2 and 3 o’clock, the hands charmingly “dance” around the dial. Powering the watch is an in-house, handcrafted movement which boasts an impressive 100-hour power reserve when the chronograph is at rest, and 24 hours when operated continuously.
The watch has a large crown distinctly positioned at 4 o’clock which adds to the timepiece’s vibrant, sporty aesthetic, but is elegantly elevated by its 41mm platinum case, and Journe’s signature thermally blued steel “teardrop” hands. The present lot is a wonderful timepiece to behold in the flesh and will upraise any serious watch collection.