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Lot Essay
Part of F.P. Journe's ladies' collection, this extravagant Elegante, crafted from Titalyt®-treated titanium and set with diamonds, was exclusively designed for women. It combines F.P. Journe's signature style with technical ingenuity, featuring a groundbreaking electro-mechanical movement. Blending horological innovation with exquisite jewelry craftsmanship, the tonneau-shaped case is adorned with 222 white diamonds of VS1 clarity and F/G color, with a total weight of 1.56 carats. Additionally, the 12 bracelet links, also crafted from Titalyt®, are set with 382 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 3.23 carats.
The present timepiece is offered in excellent overall condition and comes complete with its full set of accessories. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first example to be offered at public auction.
Elegante model
A revolutionary horological concept that took eight years to develop, the electro-mechanical movement is one of the most captivating features of the F.P. Journe Élégante. This remarkable caliber 1210 allows the time to stop and restart automatically. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the movement includes a motion detector with an inertia weight, positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock on the dial. When the Élégante remains motionless for thirty minutes, it enters standby mode to conserve energy, causing the hands to stop. However, even in standby, the microprocessor continues to track time. Once the watch is moved again, the hands immediately reset to the correct time, taking the shortest possible path, whether clockwise or counter-clockwise, to the current time.
This unique system allows the battery to last up to ten years with regular use or an impressive eighteen years in standby mode. All the mechanical components of the movement are crafted by F.P. Journe, while the electronic components are made in Switzerland, with a microprocessor specifically designed for the Élégante model.
In François-Paul Journe's own words:
'I created this watch because for 20 years, women have been asking me to design a watch for them—one that was different, comfortable to wear, and suited their needs and desires. I therefore created this long-lasting watch especially for them. Today, the Élégante features the only electro-mechanical movement conceived and created for the luxury market, embodying a true vision of luxury.'
The present timepiece is offered in excellent overall condition and comes complete with its full set of accessories. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first example to be offered at public auction.
Elegante model
A revolutionary horological concept that took eight years to develop, the electro-mechanical movement is one of the most captivating features of the F.P. Journe Élégante. This remarkable caliber 1210 allows the time to stop and restart automatically. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the movement includes a motion detector with an inertia weight, positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock on the dial. When the Élégante remains motionless for thirty minutes, it enters standby mode to conserve energy, causing the hands to stop. However, even in standby, the microprocessor continues to track time. Once the watch is moved again, the hands immediately reset to the correct time, taking the shortest possible path, whether clockwise or counter-clockwise, to the current time.
This unique system allows the battery to last up to ten years with regular use or an impressive eighteen years in standby mode. All the mechanical components of the movement are crafted by F.P. Journe, while the electronic components are made in Switzerland, with a microprocessor specifically designed for the Élégante model.
In François-Paul Journe's own words:
'I created this watch because for 20 years, women have been asking me to design a watch for them—one that was different, comfortable to wear, and suited their needs and desires. I therefore created this long-lasting watch especially for them. Today, the Élégante features the only electro-mechanical movement conceived and created for the luxury market, embodying a true vision of luxury.'