F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPH SOUVERAIN, A RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH 1/100 OF A SECOND, 20 SECONDS, AND 10 MINUTE REGISTERS
F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPH SOUVERAIN, A RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH 1/100 OF A SECOND, 20 SECONDS, AND 10 MINUTE REGISTERS
F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPH SOUVERAIN, A RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH 1/100 OF A SECOND, 20 SECONDS, AND 10 MINUTE REGISTERS
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F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPH SOUVERAIN, A RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH 1/100 OF A SECOND, 20 SECONDS, AND 10 MINUTE REGISTERS
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F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPHE SOUVERAIN, A RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH 1/100 OF A SECOND, 20 SECONDS, AND 10 MINUTE REGISTERS

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F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPHE SOUVERAIN, A RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH 1/100 OF A SECOND, 20 SECONDS, AND 10 MINUTE REGISTERS
CIRCA: 2010s
CASE MATERIAL: Platinum
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm
SERIAL NO’: 327-CT
DIAL: Grey
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
ACCESSORIES: F.P. Journe Platinum Tang Buckle, Undated F.P. Journe Certificate of Guarantee, Inner & Outer Box, Product Literature, Polishing Cloth

Please note the strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, the watch will be supplied to the buyer without the inclusion of a strap.
Special notice
This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

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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.

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