F. P. Journe Souverain
Discover F. P. Journe's manual-winding Souverain collection with A Collected Man, from the time-only Chronomètre Souverain and Chronomètre Bleu, to the Chronomètre Tourbillon.
The works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Monsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.
F. P. Journe Souverain
Discover F. P. Journe's manual-winding Souverain collection with A Collected Man, from the time-only Chronomètre Souverain and Chronomètre Bleu, to the Chronomètre Tourbillon.
The works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Monsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.
What makes a transitional watch?
Evolutions in watchmaking are rarely quick or abrupt. Things evolve gradually, shifting from one state to another over an extended period of time. Because of this, it's sometimes possible to pinpoint watches that are arguably transitional in nature, marking those changes, in a subtle, but noticeable way.
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790
We have long been fascinated with mid-size executions of iconic designs, notably the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. Having recently had the opportunity to visit the archives at Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, we thought this was the perfect opportunity for an in-depth Collector's Guide on the most distinctive of the mid-size Royal Oak references - the 14790.