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Lot Essay
The Chronomètre Souverain was introduced in 2005 and soon became an essential part of the F.P. Journe collection. Considered one of the manufacturer's contemporary masterpieces, it is highly regarded for its sophisticated proportions and understated elegance, which make it the perfect daily companion. 'I'd have to say the Chronomètre Souverain is my favorite, since it is the watch I wanted to do from the beginning', said François-Paul Journe himself.
The Chronomètre Souverain
The model is driven by an incredibly thin, hand-wound movement made entirely of 18k pink gold, drawing inspiration from marine chronometers of the early 19th century. It has a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and is only 3.7 mm thick. With a power reserve of more than 50 hours, its twin barrels work in tandem to provide a steady force to the gear train and exceptional chronometric stability.
Additionally, it was the first model in the Souverain line to feature the brand's distinctive blued steel hands. Notably, the dial arrangement is unusual but tasteful: a 56-hour power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock balances the small seconds register at 7 o'clock. The Chronomètre Souverain's reputation as a true Journe classic was solidified when it won the Best Men's Watch Prize at the 2005 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
The Chronomètre Souverain
The model is driven by an incredibly thin, hand-wound movement made entirely of 18k pink gold, drawing inspiration from marine chronometers of the early 19th century. It has a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and is only 3.7 mm thick. With a power reserve of more than 50 hours, its twin barrels work in tandem to provide a steady force to the gear train and exceptional chronometric stability.
Additionally, it was the first model in the Souverain line to feature the brand's distinctive blued steel hands. Notably, the dial arrangement is unusual but tasteful: a 56-hour power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock balances the small seconds register at 7 o'clock. The Chronomètre Souverain's reputation as a true Journe classic was solidified when it won the Best Men's Watch Prize at the 2005 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.