{"title":"F. P. Journe","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs a \u003ca title=\"Unusual Early Watches of F. P. Journe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/rare-unusual-watches-early-f-p-journe%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etalented young watchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e, F. P. Journe restored clocks and pocket watches from Janvier and Breguet, completed commissions from Asprey and Cartier, all while working on his \u003ca title=\"The Story of Early F.P. Journe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-story-of-early-f-p-journe%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eown projects\u003c\/a\u003e. One day, his friend Camille Berthet suggested a subscription model. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\/products\/souscription-tourbillon-platinum\"\u003eSouscription Tourbillon\u003c\/a\u003e was born, with twenty close clients and friends of the watchmaker committing a deposit that allowed the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/a-collectors-guide-to-early-f-p-journe%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Collector's Guide to Early F.P. Journe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eF.P. Journe manufacture\u003c\/a\u003e to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-platinum-watch-sold","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Black Label | Platinum","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain Black Label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eplatinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCase size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBracelet\/strap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eblack alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis limited edition, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Black Label is from 2009, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The Black Label series by the independent watchmaker F. P. Journe was exclusively available to existing F.P. Journe clients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The black dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, \u003ci\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, while the outer track holds the white, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a nice contrast to the black dial. Between seven and eight o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at three o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you wounded the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with a black F.P. Journe alligator strap and tang buckle. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt has almost no traces of wear, with the exception of minor scratch on the caseback (external to the display back above the word \"chronomètre\"). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eA+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e12 months full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBox:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePaperwork:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eUK Delivery:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efree next day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eOverseas delivery:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e3-5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eReturns:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e£23,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23315172035,"sku":"WPL F252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Black_Label_A_Collected_Man_London11_29059d1b-6fc9-40ec-ae68-bec8e9683fc9.jpg?v=1772527255"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain-black-label","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Black Label | 38mm | Platinum","description":"This Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The black dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, \u003ci\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, while the outer track holds the white, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a nice contrast to the black dial. Between seven and eight o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at three o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you have wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Black Label series by the independent watchmaker F. P. Journe was exclusively available to existing F.P. Journe clients. In 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain Black Label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrand new black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis limited edition, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Black Label is from 2008, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It has been fully serviced and comes with a brand new alligator strap from F. P. Journe.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34895642307,"sku":"CMHPL F320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/bseticando.jpg?v=1772527155"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain","title":"Tourbillon Souverain | Limited Edition | 38 mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces (apart from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the Chronometre Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e) in the collection have been discontinued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, the original version of the Tourbillon Souverain had never been made with a gold movement. This example was originally made between 1999 and 2003 with a ‘Remontoir d’Egalité’; rather than a dead-seconds complication. It was also the very first production watch made by Journe. This example, represents the first original version of the Tourbillon Souverain to have been made with a gold movement - a fitting successor to François-Paul Journe’s very own tourbillion wristwatch.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillion (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At 12 o’clock, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one-second rementoir d'egalité system is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved \"Chronometre A Tourbillion\" and \"Remontoir D’Elegante\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther watches from the set, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are available in our collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourbillon Souverain - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical manual-winding Cal. \u003cspan\u003e1498\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon, hours, minutes, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back, steel blue hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOriginal box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was taken out and worn on less than a dozen occasions by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in exceptional condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes in its original wooden box for holding five watches, with the set's original certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37339451139,"sku":"CADSS F432","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Tourbillon_Souverain_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1772527054"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Black Label | 40mm | Platinum","description":"This Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The black dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, \u003ci\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, while the outer track holds the white, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a nice contrast to the black dial. Between seven and eight o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at three o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you have wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Black Label series by the independent watchmaker F. P. Journe was exclusively available to existing F.P. Journe clients, with this example uniquely numbered 787. In 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain Black Label, no. 787\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrand new black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis limited edition, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Black Label is from 2015, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It has been fully serviced and comes with a brand new alligator strap from F. P. Journe.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39195369667,"sku":"WPL F352","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FPJourne_Chronometre_Souverain_BlackLabel_40mm_Platinum_IndependentWatchmaker_ACollectedMan_4.jpg?v=1772526953"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-octa-lune-platinum-watch-sold","title":"Octa Lune | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with the great independent watchmaker F. P. Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Octa Lune watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes with a certificate of origin from the manufacture, along with an original servicing document from F. P Journe (dated December 2016) and servicing box. In 2003, the Octa Lune won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) - the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought, owing to their unique placement in the brands history and exceptional rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Lune is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s signature flat crown with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words \"Phases de Lune\" are inscribed below the moon-phase indicator, along with \"Invenit et Fecit\" (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in the brand's classic style – the latter, a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and grey dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first Reserve de Marche in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound Souverain and automatic Octa (Latin for \"eight\" or \"infinite\"). In 2001, the Octa debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. Each Octa movement is designed to incorporate fully-integrated complications within the same volume. Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire Octa collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 32 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Octa Lune is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production. 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. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by discerning collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects beginning to impact auction results in remarkable fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Lune - 061-03L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. 1300.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower-reserve indicator, moonphase, guilloche hours\/mins, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCirca 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecertificate of origin, service papers and service box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Octa Lune brass movement, platinum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42327645827,"sku":"WPT F374","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Octa_Lune_1300.3_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London92_2.jpg?v=1778575258"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-resonance-brass-movement-watch-sold","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with the independent watchmaker, F. P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’ watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by François-Paul Journe.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe’s earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only around 2000 brass examples were produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and 2004. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought by collectors, owing to their rarity and unique place in the brand’s history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly, “In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and grey dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’ is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View 38 mm F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with a gold movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eone of few pieces\u003c\/a\u003e that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, now no longer in production. 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. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects continuing to impact auction results in a measurable fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eResonance - 284-02R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emultiple time zones, power-reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloche hours\/mins, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCirca 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe ‘Resonance’\u003c\/span\u003e Brass Movement, Platinum watch \u003cspan\u003eis in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42553682819,"sku":"CHLPL F373","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Resonance_Brass_Movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_2.jpg?v=1778575419"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-watch","title":"Octa Calendrier | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"This highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum F. P. Journe ‘Octa Calendrier’ watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. In 2002, the ‘Octa Calendrier’ by independent watchmaker François-Paul Journe won the ‘Special Jury Prize’ at the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) - the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought by collectors, owing to their rarity and unique place in the brand’s history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Calendrier is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. To the left of the dial, the annual calendar indicates the date in two windows, with an automatically advancing date for months with 29, 30 and 31 days. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first ‘Reserve de Marche’ in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound ‘Souverain’ and automatic ‘Octa’ (Latin for ‘eight’ or ‘infinite’). In 2001, the ‘Octa’ debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. Each ‘Octa’ movement is designed to incorporate fully-integrated complications within the same volume. Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire ‘Octa’ collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness. The Octa Calendrier was the first wristwatch to integrate an annual calendar with a large date, and to feature a power reserve of more than 120 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 39 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe ‘Octa Calendrier’ is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production. 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. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects continuing to impact auction results in a measurable fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Calendrier - 005-040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eautomatic Cal. 1300.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eannual calendar, retrograde date, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eguilloche hours\/mins, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal box, papers, guarantee card \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe ‘Octa Calendrier’\u003c\/span\u003e Brass Movement, Platinum watch \u003cspan\u003eis in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42757869635,"sku":"WPT F366","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Octa_Calendrier_brass_movement_at_A_Collected_Man1_7_2.jpg?v=1778574674"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-centigraphe-sport-watch","title":"Centigraphe Sport | 072-CTS | Aluminium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport was exclusively produced between 2011 and 2014 in an ultra-light, 55 gram, aluminium case. It speaks very much to François-Paul’s meticulous approach to complications, both technically and design wise. Its 42mm sports case is made particularly distinctive through a patented chronograph ‘rocker’, as opposed to the more traditional chronograph ‘pushers’. This, in addition to the slim, rubberised rope-like patterned crown renders the piece, visually, quite unlike any other. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo the left hand side, the case further features a rubberised edging, offering increased durability. The aluminium dial is matte-finished in contrasting dark grey, with classic F.P Journe numerals. The signature handset is modified for the ‘Linesport’ collection to improve readability. This required the addition of luminous material to the hour and minute hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed beside the subsidiary counter at 6 o’clock (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. To the left of the dial, the 100th of a second-hand revolves around the sub-counter in one second (ticking six times), on a scale marked in hundredths of a second. The subsidiary-hand at 2 o’clock revolves once every twenty seconds, with the scale divided into each passing second. The third sub-dial, at the 6 o’clock position, is graduated for 10 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tachymeter scale converts time units for 1 kilometre into speeds ranging from 6 km\/h —walking pace — to 36,000 km\/h, well above the escape velocity of a rocket going into low-level orbit. Each subsidiary dial displays the time scale in red and is marked at the centre ‘S’ or ‘M’ - ‘PR’, abbreviating ‘seconds’ or ‘minutes’, per revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intuitive feature of the 100th of a second counter is that it may be stopped anywhere along its one-second revolution around the dial, even between two 100th of a second divisions, enabling a fractional reading. This is achieved by vertically disengaging the pinion of the 100th of a second hand, from that of the escapement. Overall, the complication is highly-fitting for a sports watch, with the dial arrangement highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ‘Centigraphe Sport’ adorned the wrist of French Formula One legend Jean Alesi, during his career-first ‘indy500’ motorsport race in 2012, in collaboration with Lotus. The colours of F. P Journe’s emblazoned the competing black and gold lotus dallara, in celebration of both Lotus and F.P. Journe’s common values – “philosophy of excellence, sense of innovation, performance and lightness, through the use of aluminium”. Ergonomic craftsmanship combined with haute production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manually-wound F.P. Journe caliber 1506 movement is manufactured entirely from aluminium alloy. It is constructed with 50 jewels, and features an in-line lever escapement, 15-tooth escape wheel and free-sprung balance - adjustable on four inertia weights, with a self-compensating Anachron balance-spring. The barrel features a maintaining power system in order to ensure driving force does not decrease during winding. The mainspring supplies a minimum of 80 hours power reserve without the chronograph running, and 24 hours with operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet and folding clasp of this Centigraphe Sport incorporates a rubber coating, much like the outer-case band, with the clasp engraved with the F. P Journe signature. The clasp additionally offers an adjustment system of a half link size (4mm approx.). At just 11.6mm high, and 55 grams in weight, the Centigraphe Sport make for an elegant profile on the wrist, something absent in most sports watches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCentigraphe Sport - 072-CTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical Manual-winding Cal. 1506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronograph, Hours, Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eAluminium Movement, 100th\/Sec Counter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e42 mm Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20mm\/19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCirca 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOriginal Box and Operating Manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe 'Centigraphe Sport'\u003c\/span\u003e, Aluminium watch \u003cspan\u003eis in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43332840259,"sku":"CFAAL F400","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Centigraphe_Sport_Aluminium_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_1_2.jpg?v=1778574531"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-watch-sold","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Silver Dial | 40mm | Platinum","description":"This Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The silver dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are made of blued steel and forms a contrast between the silver dial to improve readibility. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at 3 o’clock is a power reserve indicator which states a power reserve of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This watch comes with a black F.P. Journe alligator strap and platinum tang buckle.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain No. 122\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eManual-winding Cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePower Reserve Indicator, Hours, Minutes, Sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eGuilloche dial, Display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm Platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBlack Alligator Strap from F. P. Journe with Tang Buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSold in December 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFull Set - Box and Papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis preowned, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain is from 2015, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes with an alligator strap from F. P. Journe and a platinum tang buckle, and it is guaranteed for authenticity.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44349740995,"sku":"CJHPL F414","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_platinum_preowned_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12.jpg?v=1772526840"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-optimum","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"The Chronomètre Optimum is a testament to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s watchmaking philosophy; to design and manufacture timeless watches that will still function 200 years later, much like his immediate works after graduating, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was in the the late 1980s, when François-Paul Journe envisioned the Chronomètre Optimum to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a remontoir d'égalité”. It was in 2001 that the original concept for the Chronomètre Optimum was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the Chronomètre Souverain and Tourbillon. Like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-watch\" title=\"View the Chronometre Souverain in our collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain\u003c\/a\u003e, the Optimum utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the Optimum uses the one-second rementoir d'egalité system. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, EBHP direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricants. Connected to this, a \"natural\" dead-beat seconds, displayed on the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more stable delivery of energy to the movement. According to Journe himself, the Optimum is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This manual-winding, Calibre 1510 is made from 18k rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from F. P Journe, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum Chronomètre Optimum features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The white gold dial of the Chronomètre Optimum displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes, along with a running-seconds at 9 o’clock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the Chronomètre Optimum has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eManual-winding C\u003cspan\u003ealibre 1510\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eGuilloche dial, Display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBlack alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSold in 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFull Set - Box and Papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis preowned F. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture, dated 2014. This watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4896200163359,"sku":"CAKPT F439","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_platinum_dress_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London28.jpg?v=1772526737"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-centigraphe-souverain-watch","title":"Centigraphe Souverain | Black Label | Custom hands | Platinum","description":"This rare, manual-winding, platinum F. P Journe ‘Black Label’ Centigraphe Souverain is in mint condition and comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. In 2008, the Centigraphe Souverain won ‘L'Aiguille d’Or’ (The Golden Hand) award at the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was three years prior to the introduction of the Centigraphe Souverain, when François-Paul Journe expressed to Jean Todt (then executive director of Scuderia Ferrari), that “there was nothing serious enough in mechanical horology to time today’s racing cars to the 100th of a second”. It was in 2007 that the Centigraphe Souverain was presented, at which time François-Paul Journe credited Jean Todt for having inspired the concept to him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This example, is one of few pieces from the Black Label series, created exclusively for existing F. P Journe clients. Only 12 pieces are received by each boutique per year, with just two pieces made available for each model in the collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its 40mm platinum case is made particularly distinctive through a patented chronograph ‘rocker’, as opposed to the more traditional chronograph ‘pushers’. This, in addition to unique, opaline white hands, renders the piece, visually, quite unlike any other. The black lacquer dial is matte-finished in contrasting dark grey, with classic F.P Journe numerals. The signature handset is modified for this example to improve readability. This required the bespoke manufacture of white hour and minute hands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed beside the subsidiary counter at 6 o’clock (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. To the left of the dial, the 100th of a second-hand revolves around the sub-counter in one second, on a scale marked in hundredths of a second. The subsidiary-hand at 2 o’clock revolves once every twenty seconds, with the scale divided into each passing second. The third sub-dial, at the 6 o’clock position, is graduated for 10 minutes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tachymeter scale converts time units for 1 kilometre into speeds ranging from 6 km\/h —walking pace — to 36,000 km\/h, well above the escape velocity of a rocket going into low-level orbit. Each subsidiary dial displays the time scale in red and is marked at the centre ‘S’ or ‘M’ - ‘PR’, abbreviating ‘seconds’ or ‘minutes’, per revolution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An intuitive feature of the 100th of a second counter is that it may be stopped anywhere along its one-second revolution around the dial, even between two 100th of a second divisions, enabling a fractional reading. This is achieved by vertically disengaging the pinion of the 100th of a second hand, from that of the escapement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This manually-wound F.P. Journe caliber 1506 movement is manufactured entirely from 18k rose gold. It is constructed with 50 jewels, and features an in-line lever escapement, 15-tooth escape-wheel and free-sprung balance - adjustable on four inertia weights, with a self-compensating Anachron balance-spring. The barrel features a maintaining power system in order to ensure driving force does not decrease during winding. The mainspring supplies a minimum of 80 hours power reserve without the chronograph running, and 24 hours with operation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Already a rare watch, as part of the “Black Label” series, this Centigraphe Souverain full set, becomes rarer yet. Add to this its customised white hands and it represents an exceptional opportunity to own an important watch from a fantastic watchmaker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBlack Label Centigraphe Souverain 365-CT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical Manual-winding Cal. 1506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronograph, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e100th\/Sec Counter, tachymeter scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe black Alligator strap with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFull set: original box, papers and operating manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe Black Label Centigraphe Souverain platinum\u003c\/span\u003e watch \u003cspan\u003eis in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4959012257823,"sku":"CAKPT F438","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_centigraphe_souverain_black_label_platinum_dress_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London_1.jpg?v=1772526337"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-t30-tourbillon-historique-watch","title":"Tourbillon Historique T-30 | Rose Gold and Silver","description":"The Historical Anniversary Tourbillon (Ref. T30) is a celebration of François-Paul Journe’s watchmaking philosophy; to design and manufacture timeless watches that will still function 200 years later, much like his immediate works after graduating, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket-watches.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was over 30 years ago that F. P Journe’s name first adorned the dial of a watch. It was a handmade, tourbillon pocket-watch in the style of Breguet, inspired by the late George Daniels. This example, the Tourbillon Historique, was created as a homage to François-Paul Journe’s very first watch. Introduced in 2013, the Tourbillon Historique was a limited series of 99 pieces, sold directly to F. P Journe’s most loyal clients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the original pocket watch. The dial exhibits a fine, granular surface with lacquer-filled, engraved Roman numerals and markings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The central-time dial displays a railway-style minute track, with a smaller running-seconds subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock. The hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds are vertically displayed, with the words ‘F. P Journe’ and ‘Invenit et Fecit’ inscribed either side of the two dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F. P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The latter replaces “A. Paris”, featured on the original pocket watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sized at a contemporary 40mm, this rose gold and guilloché silver Historical Anniversary Tourbillion features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror-finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The combination of silver and gold is unique amongst contemporary case-making, taking inspiration from Journe’s first pocket watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The guilloché-decorated hinged caseback reveals a movement which, at first glance, appears centuries old. Manufactured from softly-grained gilt brass, the movement is further accented by highly-polished and beveled edges - with bridges, plates and large blued screws reminiscent of 19th century Breguet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The F. P Journe Calibre 1412 is constructed with 178 components, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The movement features 19 working jewels, monometallic balance with 4 inertia weights, a flat anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil and a fixed stud holder. Two parallel barrels power the tourbillon below. The Historical Anniversary Tourbillion has a power-reserve of 56 hours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon Historique Ref. T30 Limited Edition (99 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical Cal. 1412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ehours, minutes, subsidiary seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eduel barrel, tourbillion, guilloché hinged caseback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm rose gold and sterling silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe calf leather strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFull set: original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe Tourbillion Historique \u003c\/span\u003ewatch \u003cspan\u003eis unpolished and has excellent mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5054054432799,"sku":"CCIRG\u0026SS F445","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillon_Historique_T30_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London7_2.jpg?v=1778574379"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Limited Edition | 38 mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces, apart from the Chronomètre Souverain, in the collection have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, the Chronomètre Souverain, is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and yellow dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern, while the outer track holds the blue, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a nice contrast to the dial. Between seven and eight o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at three o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you wounded the watch.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose gold, seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with a black F.P. Journe alligator strap and stainless steel deployant buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18-carat rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other watches from the set, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e are available in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronomètre Souverain - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical manual-winding Cal. \u003cspan\u003e1304\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche dial, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCopy of the original set's certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in mint condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes with a copy of the original set's certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5228748996639,"sku":"CADSS F478","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1772526226"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel","title":"Octa Calendrier | Limited Edition | 38 mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces in the collection, including the Octa Calendrier,  have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, the F. P. Journe ‘Octa Calendrier’, by independent watchmaker François-Paul Journe, won the ‘Special Jury Prize’ at the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) in 2002 - the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Calendrier is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. To the left of the dial, the annual calendar indicates the date in two windows, with an automatically advancing date for months with 29, 30 and 31 days. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first ‘Reserve de Marche’ in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound ‘Souverain’ and automatic ‘Octa’ (Latin for ‘eight’ or ‘infinite’). Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire ‘Octa’ collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness, \u003cspan\u003eincorporating fully-integrated complications within the same volume. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e 2001, the ‘Octa’ debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. The Octa Calendrier was also the first wristwatch to integrate an annual calendar with a large date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 39 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther watches from the set, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are available in our collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcta Calendrier - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical automatic Cal. \u003cspan\u003e1300.3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eAnnual calendar, retrograde date, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche sub-dial, display Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator Strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCopy of the original set's certificate \u003cspan\u003eand personalised Smythson of Bond Street watch pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in mint condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes with a copy of the original set's certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man. The \u003cspan\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/span\u003e will be delivered in a personalised Smythson of Bond Street calf leather watch box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5228755648543,"sku":"CADSS F477","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Octa_Calendrier_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14_2.jpg?v=1778574142"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel","title":"Octa Automatique | Limited Edition | 38 mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces, including this Octa Automatique, in the collection have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2001, the ‘Octa’ debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. A year later, The Octa Automatique became F.P. Journe’s first automatic watch, produced between 2002 and 2014.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Automatique is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed to the left the subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first ‘Reserve de Marche’ in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound ‘Souverain’ and automatic ‘Octa’ (Latin for ‘eight’ or ‘infinite’). Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire ‘Octa’ collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincorporating fully-integrated complications within the same volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 39 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther watches from the set, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are available in our collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcta Automatique - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical automatic Cal. \u003cspan\u003e1300.3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCopy of the original set's certificate \u003cspan\u003eand personalised Smythson of Bond Street watch pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in mint condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch comes with a copy of the original set's certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man. The \u003cspan\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be delivered in a personalised Smythson of Bond Street calf leather watch box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5228759220255,"sku":"CADSS F476","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Octa_Automatique_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14_2.jpg?v=1778573952"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Limited Edition | 38mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five piecesin the collection, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/products\/f-p-journe-resonance-brass-movement-watch\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with an early brass movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F.P. Journe Chronometre Tourbillon in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, the F. P. Journe ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’, is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by François-Paul Journe.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly, “In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands..\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other watches from the set, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Souveraine in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e are available in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronomètre à Résonance - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMultiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power-reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCopy of the original set's certificate \u003cspan\u003eand personalised Smythson of Bond Street watch pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in mint condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch comes with a copy of the original set's certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man. \u003cspan\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be delivered in a personalised Smythson of Bond Street calf leather watch box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5228762660895,"sku":"CADSS F479","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Resonance_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14_2.jpg?v=1778574245"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-movement","title":"Tourbillon | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon watch is in unpolished, original condition and whilst un-serviced, has excellent mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité; rather than a dead-seconds complication. This example, represents the fourth generation of the Journe Tourbillon, produced between 2001 and 2003 (indicated by ‘01T’ engraving on the caseback). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2,000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Among these, it is estimated that somewhere between 220 to 320 fourth-generation Tourbillon Souverains were produced, making this example as rare, as it is desirable. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique place in the brand’s history and rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Evolutionary Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature 'flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P. Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. \u003cddresult location=\"1701\" attribute-name=\"__kIMCalendarEventAttributeName\" guid=\"p:0\/3A446EF1-2EBF-4C5C-A4BD-E19777510E51\" ddlightlink=\"yes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/ddresult\u003e, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, fourth-generation dials are known to have a more subdued, shimmering finish than their earlier counterparts. Further to this, most fourth-generation dials have noticeably lighter subdials, compared to previous iterations, whereas this example displays the earlier two-tone subdial, where the minute and hour track is silver and the guilloche pattern in the middle, is a subtle, off-white colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-second Rementoir d'egalité system is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon movement is rhodium-plated brass, with Côtes de Genève, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon' and 'Remontoir d'egalité'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’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. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by discerning collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects beginning to impact auction results in measurable fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes on our bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich-20x19\" title=\"Zürich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZürich\u003c\/a\u003e taupe grained leather straps (measuring 20 x 19mm). It's also accompanied by its original early style F.P. Journe boxes, stamped guarantee card and product literature, within the complete early set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain - 01T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower reserve display, brass-movement, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich-20x19\" title=\"Zürich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZürich\u003c\/a\u003e strap and brown F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eManufactured in 2001, Sold new in 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set: original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Tourbillon Souverain is in excellent condition. The case has been very well preserved, with minor signs of wear throughout. The set includes all of the materials which accompany early pieces, including the original boxes, stamped guarantee card and booklet. A brown alligator F.P. Journe strap is also included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the calibre 1498 tourbillon movement of this Tourbillon Souverain is functioning well, A Collected Man is unable to provide a guarantee of timekeeping accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5408716750879,"sku":"CPMPT_F997","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillon_Souverain_yellow_gold_dial_brass_movement_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London13.jpg?v=1772526077"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-souverain-boutique-edition","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Boutique Edition | Red Gold","description":"The Chronomètre Souverain is part of the Boutique Collection, available only at F.P. Journe boutiques around the world. Until its introduction, black dials were reserved only for the platinum cased, \"Black Label\" pieces. This Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a classical 40 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The black dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, \u003ci\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, while the outer track holds the red-gold, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a nice contrast to the black dial. Between seven and eight o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at three o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate choice by F.P. Journe, who took inspiration from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on a Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand-finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain Boutique Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve indicator, guilloche black dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat red-gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrown alligator strap from F. P. Journe with red-gold tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, warranty card and USB manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis boutique edition, red gold F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain is from 2017, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes on a brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe with corresponding red-gold tang buckle.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538500579411,"sku":"WRG F555","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Boutique_Edition_red_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London16_2.jpg?v=1778573827"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-csrg40-watch-sold","title":"Chronomètre Souverain CS.RG.40 | Rose Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical, 40mm rose-gold case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are made of blued steel and forms a contrast between the silver dial to improve readibility. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at 3 o’clock is a power reserve indicator which states a power reserve of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. The \u003ca href=\"\u0026lt;a%20href=\" title=\"View the Boutique Edition F. P. Journe with black dial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e is also available with a black dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes with a dark blue branded alligaor strap and 18-carat rose-gold tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nChronomètre Souverain Ref. CS.RG.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding in-house Calibre 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\npower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nblue steel hands, guilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat rose gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ndark blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 18-carat rose gold \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Chronomètre Souverain is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12541623402579,"sku":"WRG F558","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Rose_gold_silver_dial_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London13.jpg?v=1772525947"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-vagabondage-3-platinum","title":"Vagabondage III | Jumping-seconds | Platinum","description":"This Limited Edition,\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/em\u003e is the third (and last) in \u003cem\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/em\u003e's series of tortue-shaped, jumping-time ‘Vagabondage’ (or ‘Wandering’) watches. Introduced in 2017, the \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe Vagabondage III \u003c\/em\u003ewas the first ever wristwatch to feature a jumping digital seconds indication.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e piece was a jumping hour watch, featuring an unusual display - with numerals for the hours represented by a disk on the dial. The \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e was a progression on this approach, using jumping minutes in addition to the digital jumping hours display. The ‘\u003cem\u003eV III\u003c\/em\u003e’ is the concluding chapter of the series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis platinum, \u003cem\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/em\u003e speaks very much to \u003cem\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s meticulous approach to complications, both technically and design wise. Housed in a svelte, 45.2 x 37.6mm ‘tortue’ case, it is made distinctive by its unconventional shape and elegant profile - measuring 7.84mm in thickness - and vertically-brushed, flat bezel. The ‘smoked’ sapphire dial is faintly tinted (optimising legibility), and displays a white outer-minute track. At 1 o’clock, a recessed power reserve indicator is displayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design features \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s one-minute remontoire d'égalité system in the movement gear train, managing the energy needed to rotate the jumping disks. This system is intended to isolate the energy going to the balance, from the power variations in the going train (caused by jumping the disks). As a result, the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/em\u003e is not only the most visually exposed of the series, but also the most technically challenging to accomplish. The disk on the right (which jumps every second), drives the disk on the left, jumping every 10 seconds. Overall, the two jumping seconds make for a visually dynamic experience - changing constantly. The watch also features an instantaneous hours display, seen at ten o’clock on the dial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manual-winding, in-house Cal. 1514 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, visible through the sapphire case-back. The movement has a flat balance spring and anchor escapement, beating at 21,600 A\/h. The hand-finishing is expertly conducted, combining circular graining with sunburst patterns. The screw heads are polished and neatly chamfered, with horizontal Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. The movement is engraved “Vagabondage III”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus is preserved in mint condition. It comes as full-set (directly from the manufacture), with its original box and Certificate of Origin (dated May, 2018).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited to just 69 pieces in total (produced in this case metal), this \u003cem\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/em\u003e is individually numbered and represents a completely unique approach to the display of time - an impressive technical feat, achieved in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with Monsieur Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etypical \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe style\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding 18k rose-gold Cal.1514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: instantaneous jumping hours and seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esmoked sapphire dial, 1 minute \"remontoire\", display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e45.2 x 37.6 x 7.84mm platinum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eblack alligator strap from F. P. Journe with white-gold deployant buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, and certificate of origin \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis platinum F.P. Journe Vagabondage was purchased in 2018, and remains in as-new condition with perfect mechanical functionality. The watch is full-set and comes on a black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with corresponding white-gold deployant buckle.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12588303843411,"sku":"CSJXPT F568","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/F_P_Journe_Vagabondage_III_Jumping_Seconds_Platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9_25e2a4fd-fda4-4b47-84df-5ac7f7a6237d.jpg?v=1647256856"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-bleu-tantalum","title":"Chronomètre Bleu | Tantalum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 39mm case, the Chronomètre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced in the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. It's also non-allergenic, and so perfectly suited to be worn on the wrist. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomètre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s signature ‘flat crown’. Quintessentially Journe in both its design language and movement, this example was originally sold in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished-dial is an uncommon feature, displaying various shades of blue which  compliment the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourne\u003c\/a\u003e-style hands are off-white and contrast with the polished dial, to improve legibility. The outer-track holds embossed decorative Arabic numerals (also off-white in colour), which vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the Chronomètre Souverain, though the Chronomètre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, and seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu comes as a full-set, with its original F.P Journe, dark blue alligator strap; a smoked-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our Helsinki taupe nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm); corresponding tantalum tang buckle, its accompanying box, guarantee card and paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epolished blue dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n39 mm tantalum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF.P Journe dark blue alligator strap, a smoked-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our Helsinki taupe nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap, tantalum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, USB, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu is in practically unworn condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It’s guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, along with its remaining warranty from F. P. Journe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12593341005907,"sku":"WTA F723","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_chronometre_bleu_gold_movement_tantalum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12.jpg?v=1772525807"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-bleu-tantalum","title":"Chronomètre Bleu | Tantalum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 39mm case, the Chronomètre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced from the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. It is also a non-allergenic metal, and so perfectly suited to be worn on the wrist. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomètre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. Quintessentially an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of rare F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/a\u003e in both its design language and movement, this example was purchased in May, 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished-dial is uncommon and displays various shades of blue, complimenting the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature F.P. Journe-style hands are off-white , and contrast the polished dial to improve legibility. The outer track holds embossed decorative arabic numerals, also off-white in colour, that vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\/products\/journe-chronometre-souverain-boutique-edition\" title=\"View our rose gold F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverai\u003c\/a\u003en, whilst the Chronomètre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, and seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with a dark-blue alligator strap from F.P. Journe, with its corresponding tantalum tang buckle. It remains in excellent condition, and is available as a full-set, with box, warranty card, usb and user manual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epolished blue dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n39 mm tantalum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tantalum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eMay 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, USB, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tantalum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu was purchased in May, 2016, and retains perfect mechanical functionality. The watch is full-set and comes on a dark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe with corresponding tantalum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12752558063699,"sku":"WTA F565","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_tantalum_chronometre_bleu_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9.jpg?v=1772528540"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum","title":"Tourbillon Souverain | Seconde Morte | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon TN is in original condition and whilst un-serviced, has excellent mechanical functionality. The watch was first purchased in 2017, and is accompanied by its original box and Certificate of Authenticity from \u003ca title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité; and without the dead-beat seconds complication seen in this piece. In 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. This example is part of the Tourbillon Nouveau series (indicated by ‘TN’ engraving on the caseback), launched in April 2004. In this re-invention of the model, the only part remaining from the original 'T' models is the tourbillon cage, with all other parts undergoing a total redesign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The grey dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for “Invented and Made”) - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. Also inscribed are the words 'avec Seconde Morte', denoting the added complication in later examples. At 12 o’clock, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the same location as the Rementoir d'egalité of earlier pieces, dead-beat seconds are shown at 6 o'clock on the dial. The term ‘Seconde Morte' or ‘dead-beat seconds’, comes from the manner in which the hand remains motionless, until the second has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1403 tourbillon movement is 18k rose-gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain represents a modern take on his original, inspired design. \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain - TN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes,\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ndead-beat subsidiary seconds, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eremontoire, 18k gold-movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40mm platinum (Number 6XX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Helsinki nubuck strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap and dark-blue F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ebox, instruction manual and certificate of authenticity from F. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis platinum F. P Journe Tourbillion TN from 2017 is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes with an Extract from the Archives. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12940697665619,"sku":"CADPT F603","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_tourbillon_platinum_gold_movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London8.jpg?v=1772525685"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-resonance-gold-movement","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Gold Movement | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance watch is in mint condition (unworn) and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe, the brand, began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. The Chronomètre à Résonance Calibre 1499.3 in this example is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The rose-gold dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and red\/orange dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499.3 movement is 18k rose-gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance represents a modern take on Journe's original, inspired design. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus is preserved in mint condition. It comes as full-set, with its original box and Certificate of Origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and corresponding platinum tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003edate, multiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloché hours\/mins, display-back, power-reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eundisclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003efull-set, box, warranty card, papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in unworn condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man as well as its warranty from F. P. Journe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13545916596307,"sku":"WPT F622","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_resonance_platinum_gold_movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London11.jpg?v=1778573555"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-bleu-watch","title":"Chronomètre Bleu | Tantalum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 39mm case, the Chronomètre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced from the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. It is also a non-allergenic metal, and so perfectly suited to be worn on the wrist. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomètre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. Quintessentially an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of rare F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/a\u003e in both its design language and movement, this example was purchased in Nov, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished-dial is uncommon and displays various shades of blue, complimenting the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature F.P. Journe-style hands are off-white , and contrast the polished dial to improve legibility. The outer track holds embossed decorative arabic numerals, also off-white in colour, that vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the Chronomètre Souverain, whilst the Chronomètre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, and seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chronomètre Bleu example comes with a dark-blue alligator strap from F.P. Journe and corresponding tantalum tang buckle. The watch comes as a full-set, with box, warranty card and user manual. Further, the watch is also accompanied by a complimentary servicing receipt from F.P. Journe (dated 2015), along with a personally signed note from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Monsieur Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e, in the user manual. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epolished blue dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n39 mm tantalum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tantalum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eNov 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull-set - box, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu was purchased in November, 2011 and retains excellent mechanical functionality. The tantalum case remains unpolished, showing signs of wear throughout (consistent with use). The case displays light scratches and superficial marks, with a visible knock on the top left lug. The watch comes as a full-set, including a dark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe, with corresponding tantalum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13614905950291,"sku":"WTA F620","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Chronometre_bleu_F_P_Journe_tantalum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9.jpg?v=1771333158"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain-cs-rg-38-38mm-rose-gold-2-sold","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | 38mm | Rose Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical, 38mm rose-gold case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are made of blued steel and forms a contrast between the silver dial to improve readibility. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at 3 o’clock is a power reserve indicator which states a power reserve of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, seen through the sapphire case-back. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes with a bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps-accessories\/products\/bordeaux-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our rich brown Bordeaux nubuck watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), as well as black and burgundy branded alligator straps and 18-carat rose-gold tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nChronomètre Souverain Ref. CS.RG.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding in-house Calibre 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\npower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nblue steel hands, guilloché dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm 18-carat rose gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nblack and burgundy alligator straps from F. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, warranty card and product literature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 18-carat rose gold \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Chronomètre Souverain is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21437488824403,"sku":"CAKRG F688","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Rose_Gold_Gold_Movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London7_8b9d5ce6-012d-40b9-a388-36de84c529af.jpg?v=1772525525"},{"product_id":"chronometre-souverain-black-label-platinum-40-mm","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Black Label | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The black dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, while the outer track holds the white, embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe hour, minute and sub-seconds hands, have been modified at the request of the client, to an opaque white. The power-reserve hand has deliberately been left untouched.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours have passed since you have wound the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Label series by the independent watchmaker F. P. Journe was exclusively available to existing F.P. Journe clients, with this example uniquely numbered 787. In 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain Black Label, no. XXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap and brand new black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis limited edition, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Black Label is from 2010, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21468515860563,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Black_Label_White_Hands_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9.jpg?v=1772525157"},{"product_id":"1-chronometre-bleu-tantalum","title":"Chronomètre Bleu | Tantalum","description":"Housed in a 39mm case, the Chronomètre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced from the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. It is also a non-allergenic metal, and so perfectly suited to be worn on the wrist. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomètre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. Quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement, this example was purchased on 16th of July, 2015.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished-dial is uncommon and displays various shades of blue, complimenting the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are off-white , and contrast the polished dial to improve legibility. The outer track holds embossed decorative arabic numerals, also off-white in colour, that vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the Chronomètre Souverain, whilst the Chronomètre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, and seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with a dark-blue alligator strap from F.P. Journe, with its corresponding tantalum tang buckle. It remains in excellent condition, and is available as a full-set, with box, warranty card and user manual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epolished blue dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eunpolished 39 mm tantalum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our 20x19mm curved Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e grey nubuck strap, dark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe with tantalum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection 20x19mm Journe-sized curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eJuly 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis tantalum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu was purchased in July, 2015, and retains perfect mechanical functionality. The case is in very good, unpolished condition, with a small number of signs of superficial wear, consistent with use. The watch is full-set and comes on a dark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe with corresponding tantalum tang buckle.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21509226463315,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FPJourne_chronometre_bleu_acollectedman_london_independent_watchmaking9.jpg?v=1772525031"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-custom-dial-sold","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a special order, 38mm platinum case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe white-gold dial forgoes F.P Journe's traditional Clous de Paris pattern, in favour of a highly-refined aesthetic. It features a solid, 18-carat white-gold base, with a fine, granular texture. The embossed, integrated Arabic numerals are surfaced with a diamond tool, creating a mirror-like finish, forming a contrast against the off-white hue of the dial. A five-layer, pad printing technique transfers the time indications and classic F.P Journe logo, complementing the silvered, opaline appearance. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are rhodium-plated steel, in subtle uniformity with the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, with power-reserve indication at 3 o’clock. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, seen through the sapphire case-back. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our light nubuck Istanbul strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), along with its original black alligator strap and platinum tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding in-house Calibre 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\npower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nrhodium plated steel hands, white-gold dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecustom-order 38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ncurved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View the nubuck sand-coloured Istanbul curved strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap; black alligator strap from F.P. Journe, platinum F.P Journe buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eAugust 2017 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, warranty card and product literature \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis platinum \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Chronomètre Souverain is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It has a custom request, 38mm case and comes as a full-set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21731366502483,"sku":"WPT F816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_38mm_Silver_Dial_Platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London11.jpg?v=1772528095"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-resonance-platinum","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Gold Movement | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance watch is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe, the brand, began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. The Chronomètre à Résonance Calibre 1499.2 in this example is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white-gold dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and grey dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499.2 movement is 18k rose-gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the introduction of the “Gold-Era” in late 2004, F.P. Journe introduced a slightly updated Chronomètre à Résonance with a new reference, RN (Resonance Nouveau), or 'New Resonance'. With this introduction, all existing calibers carried over were issued with new caliber codes. In the case of the Chronomètre à Résonance ref. RN, the caliber was referred to as 1499.2; indicating the second version of the movement. The ref. RN used two movements; caliber 1499.2 (seen in this example), showing the shift to rose-gold and later the 1499.3, which indicated a new power-reserve. It's believed that very few of the 1499.2 movements were made during a short transitional period between 2005 to 2006 - consequently, making them rarer than first generation, brass-movement pieces. You can \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thejourneguy.com\/traveling-through-time-with-f-p-journes-resonance-part-2\/\" title=\"Read more about the brass-movements on The Journe Guy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more\u003c\/a\u003e about this in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejourneguy\/?hl=en\" title=\"Follow @thejourneguy on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Journe Guy\u003c\/a\u003e’s in-depth study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance represents a modern take on Journe's original, inspired design. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance comes as a full-set, with an original F.P Journe, black alligator strap; a dark grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey Helsinki nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap with curved ends (measuring 20 x 19mm); corresponding platinum tang buckle, its accompanying box, guarantee card and paperwork. It’s numbered #8 of the series, corresponding with the original guarantee and sales receipt, from Japan-based retailer Kamine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance Second Series RN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, multiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloché hours\/mins, display-back, power-reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edark-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey Helsinki nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap; F. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull-set, box, warranty card, papers, original sales receipt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21771516543059,"sku":"CDSPT F825","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Resonance_40mm_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12_2.jpg?v=1778572941"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-octa-brass-movement","title":"Octa Réserve de Marche | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Octa Réserve de Marche watch is in excellent condition, fitted to a bespoke tan calfskin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/paris-20x19?variant=31348655128659\" title=\"Paris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParis\u003c\/a\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm). In 2001, the Octa debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping, through reserved-power. A year later, the Octa Réserve de Marche became F.P. Journe’s first automatic watch, produced between 2002 and 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourne\u003c\/a\u003e began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces that command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Brass-movement, F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique placement in the brand's history and rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Réserve de Marche is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature flat crown with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed to the left the subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first Reserve de Marche in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound Souverain and automatic Octa (Latin for \"eight\" or \"infinite\"). In 2001, the Octa debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. Each Octa movement is designed to incorporate fully-integrated complications within the same volume. Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire Octa collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with Côtes de Genève embellishments, constructed with 32 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve de Marche is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Réserve de Marche - 0XX-03A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. 1300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower-reserve indicator, guilloche hours\/mins, display-back, brass movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/paris-20x19?variant=31348655128659\" title=\"Paris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParis \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/valletta-20x19?variant=31437192822867\" title=\"Valletta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck straps and F. P Journe alligator strap with plainum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from F.P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis platinum, F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche brass-movement watch is in excellent condition. It has a known issue with the date, original to almost all early Octa calibres, where the date counter will sometimes travel beyond the 31st day, which can be corrected manually. There's also a slight discolouration visible on the dial, below the outer dial ring 7 o'clock. The case is well preserved, with superficial marks throughout consistent with regular wear. There are two very light scratches on the bezel beside the crown and a small imperfection on the side of the top left lug. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21794531475539,"sku":"CPMPT_F954","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Octa_Reserve_de_Marche_brass_movement_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9_2.jpg?v=1778572798"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-optimum-40mm-platinum","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre Optimum is a testament to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe’s\u003c\/a\u003e watchmaking philosophy; to design and manufacture timeless watches that will still function 200 years later, much like his immediate works after graduating, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was in the the late 1980s, when François-Paul Journe envisioned the Chronomètre Optimum to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a remontoir d'égalité”. It was in 2001 that the original concept for the Chronomètre Optimum was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum?variant=12940697665619\" title=\"View the Journe Chronometre Tourbillon with dead seconds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/a\u003e. Like the Souverain, the Optimum utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the Optimum uses the one-second rementoir d'egalité system. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, EBHP direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricants. Connected to this, a \"natural\" dead-beat seconds, displayed on the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more stable delivery of energy to the movement. According to Journe himself, the Optimum is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, Calibre 1510 is made from 18k rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from F. P Journe, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum Chronomètre Optimum features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The white gold dial of the Chronomètre Optimum displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes, along with a running-seconds at 9 o’clock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words \"Invenit et Fecit\" are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the Chronomètre Optimum has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Optimum - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View F. P. Journe's Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View F. P. Journe's Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Calibre 1510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ea smoked-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki curved 20x19 strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap, black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis preowned F. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture, dated 2018. This watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap; our smoked-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap and a matching platinum tang buckle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27842707292243,"sku":"WPT F738","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_40mm_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1772527971"},{"product_id":"journe-brass-movement-resonance","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement gold dial platinum F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance watch is in mint condition and was recently sold, in July 2018, through F.P. Journe’s Patrimoine service. The Patrimoine service is F.P. Journe’s official pre-owned service, which acquires and services rare timepiece from past collections that are no longer in production, then offers them for sale to consumers, accompanied by a 3 year warranty. First introduced in 2000, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe’s earliest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-movement?variant=5408716750879\" title=\"View an early, brass movement Tourbillon from F. P. Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrass-movement pieces\u003c\/a\u003e which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only around 2000 brass examples were produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and 2004. Brass-movement F.P. Journe pieces are highly-sought by collectors, owing to their rarity and unique place in the brand’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called 'resonance'. The complication is explained by François-Paul The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow gold dial is delicately textured, with a subtle shimmering finish, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style blue hands form a distinct contrast to the gold and grey dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’ is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, now no longer in production. 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. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects continuing to impact auction results in a measurable fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes with a brand new dark blue F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emultiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloché hours\/mins, display-back, power-reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edark blue alligator strap with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2003 (resold in 2018 through the F.P. Journe Patrimoine service)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, USB instruction manual, Patrimoine certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality, having been serviced in 2018 by F.P. Journe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, and with its remaining F.P. Journe warranty of 3 years (from July 2018).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27853857062995,"sku":"WPT F737","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_A_Resonance_Brass_Movement_A_Collected_Man_London14_2.jpg?v=1778572446"},{"product_id":"1-chronometre-souverain-38mm-rose-gold","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | 40mm | Rose Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is quintessentially an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical, 40mm rose-gold case, it is made distinctive by \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver dial is engine turned in the centre with a hobnail, \u003ci\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative arabic numerals. The signature \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e style hands are made of blued steel and forms a contrast between the silver dial to improve readibility. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at 3 o’clock is a power reserve indicator which states a power reserve of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e is famed for. It is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in house, \u003cem\u003eCalibre 1304\u003c\/em\u003e is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, seen through the sapphire case-back. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a \u003cem\u003eCôte de Genève\u003c\/em\u003e motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, this watch won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the \u003cem\u003eGPHG\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGrand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève\u003c\/em\u003e), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes with a \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our nude nubuck Istanbul strap with curved ends 20x19mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003enubuck strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), as well as a brown branded alligator straps and 18-carat rose-gold tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eF\u003cem\u003e. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/em\u003e Ref. \u003cem\u003eCS.RG.40\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding in-house \u003cem\u003eCalibre 1304\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\npower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nblue steel hands, guilloché dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat rose gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our Istanbul 20x19mm f. P. Journe-sized strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e strap and brown alligator strap from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, warranty card and product literature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 18-carat rose gold \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/em\u003e is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27866432733267,"sku":"WRG F734","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Rose_Gold_A_Collected_Man_London17.jpg?v=1772527834"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-bleu-watch-sold","title":"Chronomètre Bleu | Tantalum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 39mm case, the Chronomètre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced in the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. It's also non-allergenic, and so perfectly suited to be worn on the wrist. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomètre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by \u003ca title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s signature ‘flat crown’. Quintessentially Journe in both its design language and movement, this example was originally sold in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished-dial is an uncommon feature, displaying various shades of blue which  compliment the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourne\u003c\/a\u003e-style hands are off-white and contrast with the polished dial, to improve legibility. The outer-track holds embossed decorative Arabic numerals (also off-white in colour), which vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the \u003ca title=\"View our collection of Journe's Chronometre Souverain watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverai\u003c\/a\u003en, though the Chronomètre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, and seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chronomètre Bleu watch is in excellent condition, fitted to our \u003ca title=\"View our Cairo curved cream grained leather strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/cairo-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCairo\u003c\/a\u003e straps with curved-ends, measuring \u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20 x 19mm\u003c\/a\u003e. The set also includes the original inner and outer boxes, the manufacture's guarantee card and the alligator strap from F. P. Journe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epolished blue dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n39 mm tantalum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF.P Journe dark blue alligator strap, \u003ca title=\"View our Cairo curved cream grained leather strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/cairo-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCairo\u003c\/a\u003e curved cream grained leather strap, tantalum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, USB, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu is in practically unworn condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It’s guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27876698521683,"sku":"CKETA_F977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Bleu_blue_dial_tantalum_A_Collected_Man11.jpg?v=1772527722"},{"product_id":"journe-octa-lune-brass-movement","title":"Octa Lune | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with the great independent watchmaker F. P. Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Octa Lune watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes with a certificate of origin from the manufacture, servicing papers dated 2018 and the original box. In 2003, the Octa Lune won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) - the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought, owing to their unique placement in the brands history and exceptional rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Lune is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s signature flat crown with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words \"Phases de Lune\" are inscribed below the moon-phase indicator, along with \"Invenit et Fecit\" (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in the brand's classic style – the latter, a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and grey dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first Reserve de Marche in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound Souverain and automatic Octa (Latin for \"eight\" or \"infinite\"). In 2001, the Octa debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. Each Octa movement is designed to incorporate fully-integrated complications within the same volume. Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire Octa collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 32 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Octa Lune is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production. 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. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by discerning collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects beginning to impact auction results in remarkable fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki curved strap\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm) and also a brand new F. P Journe black alligator-imitation strap with a deployant clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Lune - brass movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. 1300.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower-reserve indicator, moonphase, guilloche hours\/mins, display-back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our curved 20x19 Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e strap and F. P Journe black alligator-imitation strap with deployant clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecertificate of origin, service papers and original box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Octa Lune brass movement, platinum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It has been fully serviced by F. P. Journe, and as such, comes with the manufacture's standard servicing warranty, as well as a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27883766677587,"sku":"WPT F763","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Octa_Lune_brass_movement_at_A_Collected_Man11_2.jpg?v=1778572314"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel","title":"Steel Chronomètre à Résonance | Limited Edition | 38mm | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe’s\u003c\/a\u003e most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces in the collection, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/journe-brass-movement-resonance?variant=27853857062995\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with an early brass movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e, have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-movement?variant=5408716750879\" title=\"View the F.P. Journe Chronometre Tourbillon 38mm brass movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, the F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by François-Paul Journe.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by M. François-Paul thusly,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and golden-yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst this watch doesn’t come with its original paperwork, as these were attributed to the set as a whole, it will come with a letter from A Collected Man confirming its authenticity, and the buyer may separately request an archive extract from Journe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreviously sold watches (from a different set), including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Souveraine in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel?variant=5228762660895\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e are archived in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance - Limited Edition of 38 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emultiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power-reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited Edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eblue alligator strap (short) with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e -\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27894141911123,"sku":"CBCSS F768","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Resonance_Limited_Edition_steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London11_2.jpg?v=1778572074"},{"product_id":"fpjourne-chronometre-holland-holland","title":"Chronomètre Holland \u0026 Holland | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre Souverain has always been the quintessential \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with Monsieur Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e, both in its design language and movement. Whilst typically housed in a classical 38 or 40mm case (in rose gold or platinum), the Limited Edition Chronomètre \"Holland \u0026amp; Holland\", instead takes its cue from the highly-coveted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-bleu\" title=\"View our collection of Journe Chronometre Bleu watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/a\u003e, adding an original twist to a traditional approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre \"Holland \u0026amp; Holland\" is \u003cstrong\u003eone only 66 pieces made\u003c\/strong\u003e, unveiled in partnership with century-old British gunmaker Holland \u0026amp; Holland. Two \u003cstrong\u003e19th century Damascus steel gun barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e were used \u003cstrong\u003eto create a set of individually unique dials\u003c\/strong\u003e, following time-honoured techniques. Like the Chronomètre Bleu, the \"Holland \u0026amp; Holland\" also features a svelte 39mm case - this time, in stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo fashion the Damascus steel dials, two antique shotguns - bearing the serial numbers 1382 and 7183 - contributed their hand-crafted barrels. Of the 66 pieces created, 38 dials were made using the barrel ‘1382’ (seen in this example), and this was engraved on the case-back. The dials were cut by the Holland \u0026amp; Holland factory in Kensal Green, refined by Les Cadraniers de Genève (F. P Journe’s dial maker) and then “browned” using a traditional gun-making technique, again by Holland \u0026amp; Holland. The result, is a highly-original, fluid-like pattern. The dial is printed with F.P. Journe’s trademark numerals and chapter ring for the minutes, though understandably forgoes a subsidiary seconds or power-reserve indicator. The signature Journe-style hands are off-white and contrast with the polished dial, to improve legibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland \u0026amp; Holland features an in-house Calibre 1304, made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold - seen through the sapphire display case-back. Beating at a frequency of 21,600 vph, it features two mainspring barrels in parallel and offers a power reserve of 56 hours (+\/- 2 hours). The hand finishing is expertly completed, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \"Holland \u0026amp; Holland\" can also be found discretely engraved, beside the two barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland \u0026amp; Holland comes as a full-set, with its complimentary, rich-brown leather strap; corresponding steel tang buckle, its accompanying box (printed \"Holland \u0026amp; Holland\"), guarantee card and paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Holland \u0026amp; Holland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eunique Damascus steel dial made from the barrel of antique Holland \u0026amp; Holland shotgun (serial 1382), display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n39mm diameter x 8.60mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF.P Journe dark brown alligator strap, steel tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, USB, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre Holland \u0026amp; Holland is in practically unworn condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It’s guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29079733829715,"sku":"CAKSS F789","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FPJourne_Holland_Holland_steel_watch_Collected_Man_London17.jpg?v=1772527609"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-optimum-lapis-lazuli","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelieved to (currently) be the only one of its kind, this lapis lazuli \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e is part of a small, yet significant collection of \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e watches, made with stone dials. Be it jade, ruby, mother of pearl, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/fpjourne-chronometre-holland-holland\" title=\"Chronomètre Holland \u0026amp; Holland\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/a\u003e or blackened-gold, the brand's exotic dials are true testament to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eindependent watchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e's philosophy; continuous experimentation and refocusing in the art of craftsmanship. No two dials are alike. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the the late 1980s, \u003cem\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/em\u003e envisioned the \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a \u003cem\u003eremontoir d'égalité\u003c\/em\u003e”. It was then in 2001 that the original concept for the \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the design, \u003cem\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/em\u003e used familiar pieces from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum?variant=12940697665619\" title=\"View the Journe Chronometre Tourbillon with dead seconds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Like the \u003cem\u003eSouverain\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e uses the one-second \u003cem\u003erementoir d'egalité\u003c\/em\u003e system. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, \u003cem\u003eEBHP\u003c\/em\u003e direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricant. Connected to this, is a \"natural\" deadbeat seconds, displayed through the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more stable delivery of energy to the movement. According to \u003cem\u003eJourne\u003c\/em\u003e himself, the \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, Calibre \u003cem\u003e1510\u003c\/em\u003e is made from 18k rose gold, with \u003cem\u003efausses-côtes\u003c\/em\u003e embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror-finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The lapis lazuli dial of this \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e is the only known example produced for the reference to date, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes, along with a running-seconds at 9 o’clock. The 12 o'clock numeral adds a further unique detail, with textured-gold decoration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lapis lazuli dial is a rich blue, opaque gemstone, speckled with pyrite which looks like gold. For decades, dial-makers have experimented with a variety of stones, to add different colours and textures to dials. The process is time-consuming, costly and requires intricate, specialist skill, making them relatively rare. For this lapis dial \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e, a precise part of the stone would’ve been chosen (with the most attractive colour and graining), before cutting, grinding and polishing to an exact thickness, only fractions of a millimetre. The result, is an original display of craftsmanship and design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words \"\u003cem\u003eInvenit et Fecit\"\u003c\/em\u003e are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic \u003cem\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch comes on a V\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta curved strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ealletta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), as well as the original dark brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum -\u003c\/em\u003e lapis lazuli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding C\u003cspan\u003ealibre \u003cem\u003e1510\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elapis lazuli\u003c\/span\u003e dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eValletta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, dark brown alligator strap from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e with platinum tang buckle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecirca 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. This watch comes with an original black \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap; our light-tan \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our light tan Carcassonne nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enubuck leather strap and a matching platinum tang buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29155230122067,"sku":"WPT F739","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_Lapis_Lazuli_platinum_at_A_Collected_Man_London15_2.jpg?v=1778665355"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-cs40","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | 40 mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/em\u003e is quintessentially an \u003cem\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver dial has a hobnail, \u003cem\u003eClous de Paris\u003c\/em\u003e pattern in the centre, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e style hands are blued-steel, forming an excellent contrast against the silver tones of the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock, is a subsidiary seconds, with a power-reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, showing 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and highly-legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Part of the manual-winding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View the manual-winding Journe Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in-house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. As \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e explains thusly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chronometry was invented by the 18th century English and French watchmakers, when their respective governments organised a competition that would reward the first watchmaker capable of making a timekeeper that could be carried on board a ship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. Since then the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"Vie our collection of F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e has seen a number of dial variations but its attraction has not faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003estrap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original F.P. Journe black alligator strap is also supplied.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain No. 1XX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime only - hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloché dial, display-back, power reserve indicator, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecurved-end \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2015 (sold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain from 2015, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes on a bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap (with curved ends) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original black alligator strap from F. P. Journe is also supplied. The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29385929228371,"sku":"WPT F795","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_silver_dial_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1772527493"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-souverain-boutique-edition-1","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | 40 mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, is one of few pieces from the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Label series, created exclusively for existing F. P Journe clients\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only twelve pieces are received by the boutiques in any year, with just two pieces for each model in the collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black dial has a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern in the centre, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are polished steel, matching the dark tones of the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock, is a subsidiary seconds, with a power-reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, showing 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and highly-legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Part of the manual-winding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View the manual-winding Journe Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in-house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost impressively, is the \u003cstrong\u003echronometric balance\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. As \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e explains thusly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Chronometry was invented by the 18th century English and French watchmakers, when their respective governments organised a competition that would reward the first watchmaker capable of making a timekeeper that could be carried on board a ship.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. Since then the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"Vie our collection of F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e has seen a number of dial variations but its attraction has not faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003estrap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original F.P. Journe black alligator strap is also supplied.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain Black Label No. 6XX-CS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime only - hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloché black dial, display-back, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecurved-end \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2010 (sold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain from 2010, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes on a bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap (with curved ends) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original black alligator strap from F. P. Journe is also supplied. The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29392181330003,"sku":"WPT F787","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Black_Label_A_Collected_Man_London11.jpg?v=1771272878"},{"product_id":"vagabondage-three-piece-set-platinum","title":"Vagabondage Three-piece Set | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a set, containing three \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"Discover our selection of F.P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Vagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches, all in platinum, with rose-gold movements. This set includes the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e, which were introduced sequentially in 2006, 2010, and 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitially all sold individually, and limited to sixty-nine pieces for each model in platinum, the three watches were later assembled into a set. The collector who assembled this set was given the same individual number \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e III\u003c\/em\u003e, later tracking down a \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e with an identical number. The assembly of the set was carried out with the help of \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e, through the \u003cem\u003ePatrimoine\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eService\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Story of the Vagabondage\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e starts in 1995, before \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ac9a47da3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Read our interview with Francois-Paul Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrancois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e established his own manufacture, when he was approached by a French watch collector, who asked him to create a wandering hours watch. Since this would require the development of a new movement, which was time-consuming and expensive, M. Journe asked the client if he would be open to doing the watch as a series, rather than a one-off pièce unique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe client was agreeable, and a rather large brand, rumoured to be \u003cem\u003eCartier\u003c\/em\u003e, was approached. Unfortunately, the brand in question pulled their interest from the project as soon as the first prototype was completed. Some years later, ahead of their 30th-anniversary charity auction, \u003cem\u003eAntiquorum\u003c\/em\u003e approached M. Journe, asking him to create a special watch to be auctioned off at their anniversary sale. As M. Journe himself recounts, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“It was then that I felt that this was the right time to bring my watch with the vagabond hours out from my drawer and give it to the world. Thus, was born the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree tortue-shaped, jumping-time \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches were created for the auction, in red, white and yellow gold. Upon an enthusiastic public reception of the pieces, M. Journe decided to produce a small batch of sixty-nine \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e watches, first released in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Vagabondage I, II and III\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is a jumping hour watch, featuring an unusual display. A white window, printed on a transparent disk, highlights the correct hours on a black disk, which displays the hours in \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s signature font. Both disks travel around the dial, pointing the minute on a classical track on the periphery. The result is simple and legible, yet technically challenging. Prominent in the middle of the dial is the regulating organ, which oscillates at a rate of 21,600 A\/h. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e, introduced in 2010, is a progression on this initial approach, using jumping minutes in addition to the digital jumping hours display. \u003cem\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/em\u003e created a watch with jumping indications, both for the minutes and the hours, with the help of three independent discs. In addition, the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e featured a small second sub-dial and a power reserve. The ‘smoked’ sapphire dial is faintly tinted, optimising legibility and allowing the mechanics of the movement to be exposed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 2017, the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/fp-journe-vagabondage-3-platinum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aca985870\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=12588303843411\" title=\"View our F.P. Journe Vagabondage III\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the third and last in \u003cem\u003eJourne\u003c\/em\u003e’s series of \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches. It was the first ever wristwatch to feature a jumping digital seconds indication. The design features \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s one-minute remontoire d'égalité system in the movement gear train, managing the energy needed to rotate the jumping disks. As a result, the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/em\u003e is not only the most visually exposed of the series, but also the most technically challenging to accomplish. The disk on the right (which jumps every second), drives the disk on the left, jumping every 10 seconds. Overall, the two jumping seconds make for a visually dynamic experience - changing constantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is housed in a svelte, 42 x 34 mm ‘tortue’ case, made distinctive by its unconventional shape and elegant profile - measuring 7.2mm in thickness - and vertically-brushed, flat bezel. The \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e share the same case proportions, albeit in a slightly larger size, measuring 45.2 x 37.6mm in span and 7.84 mm in thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSets such as these, assembled by collectors, rarely appear on the market, especially with two out of the three pieces unworn. The set is accompanied by three \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/luxembourg\/products\/luxembourg\" title=\"View our light grey Saffiano Luxembourg watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLuxembourg\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003egrey Saffiano straps, as well as the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eoriginal \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e straps and three platinum deployante buckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also accompanied by a \u003cem\u003eCertificate of Warranty\u003c\/em\u003e for the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e from May 2011 and for the \u003cem\u003eVaganbondage III\u003c\/em\u003e from May 2018 and a \u003cem\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/em\u003e for the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I.\u003c\/em\u003e The set is housed in a custom-made box, made exclusively for collectors who assembled the triptych \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e sets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire this truly iconic, collectors’ set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding 18k rose-gold movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etime-only: jumping hours (\u003cem\u003eI, II, III\u003c\/em\u003e), jumping minutes (\u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e), jumping seconds (\u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay-back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e42 x 34 x 7.2mm platinum (\u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e); \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45.2 x 37.6 x 7.84mm platinum (\u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e) tortue case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/luxembourg\/products\/luxembourg\" title=\"View our light grey Saffiano Luxembourg watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e light grey Saffiano straps and black alligator strap (x3) from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e with platinum deployant buckle (x3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ec. 2004; 2011; 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enumbered box (XX\/69), with \u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Warranty for \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e and copy of Certificate of Warranty for \u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e (Certificate of Authenticity to follow)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e III\u003c\/em\u003e all remain in excellent condition, with \u003cspan\u003etwo out of the three pieces unworn,\u003c\/span\u003e with perfect mechanical functionality. All three watches come on a black alligator strap from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e with corresponding platinum deployant buckle.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29406896717907,"sku":"CAKPT F803","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Francois_Paul_Journe_Vagabondage_I_II_III_Three_Piece_Set_A_Collected_Man_London52_91de57db-f18a-4144-97c2-889b4929d918.jpg?v=1592830131"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-souverain-de-boulle","title":"Chronomètre Souverain de Boulle | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition, \u003ca title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Chronomètre Souverain watch is one of only eight pieces, created for the Texas-based retailer \u003ca title=\"deBoulle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deboulle.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ede Boulle\u003c\/a\u003e. Housed within a classical, 40 mm platinum case, the watch is made distinctive by its two-tone, silver and ruthenium \"tuxedo\" dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monochrome dial has a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern in the centre, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative Arabic numerals.. The signature F.P. Journe style hands are made of blued steel and forms a contrast between the silver dial to improve readibility. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds and at 3 o’clock is a power reserve indicator which states a power reserve of 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Part of the manual-winding \u003ca title=\"View the manual-winding Journe Souverain collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in-house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. As \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e explains thusly:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Chronometry was invented by the 18th century English and French watchmakers, when their respective governments organised a competition that would reward the first watchmaker capable of making a timekeeper that could be carried on board a ship.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG(Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. Since then the \u003ca title=\"Vie our collection of F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e has seen a number of dial variations but its attraction has not faded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes on a curved-end \u003ca title=\"View our black nubuck Sofia watch strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/sofia-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSofia\u003c\/a\u003e strap (measuring 20 x 19mm) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original F.P. Journe black alligator strap is also supplied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nChronomètre Souverain De Boulle Edition - One of Eight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding in-house Calibre 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\npower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nlimited edition, blue steel hands, silver and ruthenium guilloché dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sizedblack nubuck Sofia watch strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/sofia-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSofia\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, alligator strap from F. P. Journe with F. P. Journe platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ebox only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis platinum \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Chronomètre Souverain is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29419551850579,"sku":"CHLPT F808","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_de_Boulle_A_Collected_Man_London13.jpg?v=1771343176"},{"product_id":"octa-automatique-limited-edition-38-mm-steel","title":"Steel Octa Automatique | Limited Edition | 38 mm | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces, including this Octa Automatique, in the collection have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2001, the ‘Octa’ debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. A year later, The Octa Automatique became F.P. Journe’s first automatic watch, produced between 2002 and 2014.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Automatique is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow dial is softly textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words Invenit et Fecit are inscribed to the left the subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first ‘Reserve de Marche’ in 2001, mechanical F.P. Journe wristwatches can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound Souverain and self-winding Octa (Latin for ‘eight’ or ‘infinite’). Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s ‘Octa’ calibre's are identical, both in diameter and thickness, incorporating fully-integrated complications within the same volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with circular Côtes de Genève, constructed with 39 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring and off-centre, bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Automatique - Limited Edition of 38 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. 1300.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited Edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, black alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecopy of the certificate from the original set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis steel, F. P. Journe Octa Automatique is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It's never been serviced or polished and keeps excellent time. The watch comes with a copy of the certificate from the original set, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man. The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29439237619795,"sku":"WSS F783","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Octa_Automatique_RdM_yellow_steel_A_Collected_Man12_2.jpg?v=1778571417"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-havana","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Havana | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Chronomètre Souverain is quintessentially an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/a\u003e in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope like pattern. This example, is one of few pieces with a Havana dial, a twist on an otherwise classic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brown dial has a hobnail, Clous de Paris pattern in the centre, while the outer track holds the embossed decorative Arabic numerals. The tobacco brown colour of the dial is achieved through a combination of gold and ruthenium, which was achieved after multiple adjustments to the formula. The signature Journe-style hands are off-white, and complement the warm brown tones of the dial. The outer-track holds embossed decorative Arabic numerals (also off-white in colour). Between 7 and 8 o’clock, is a subsidiary seconds, with a power-reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, showing 56 hours. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and highly-legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting aspect of this timepiece lies in the power reserve, as when winding, instead of the indicator heading from 0-56, it goes the other way towards 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator on this Chronomètre Souverain is not meant to tell you how many hours there are left, but instead how many hours since you have wound the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Part of the manual-winding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View the manual-winding Journe Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest, as the in-house, Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. As \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e explains thusly:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Chronometry was invented by the 18th century English and French watchmakers, when their respective governments organised a competition that would reward the first watchmaker capable of making a timekeeper that could be carried on board a ship.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain won the ‘Favourite Men’s Watch’ award the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. Since then the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"Vie our collection of F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e has seen a number of dial variations but its attraction has not faded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our light nubuck Istanbul strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original F.P. Journe brown caramel alligator strap is also supplied.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain - Havana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding cal. 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime only - hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloché brown dial, display-back, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecurved-end \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our Istanbul nude nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, caramel brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esold in 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, platinum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain from 2018, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes on a bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/istanbul-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our light nubuck Istanbul strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap (with curved ends) and its original platinum tang buckle. The original caramel brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe is also supplied. The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29464698585171,"sku":"WPT F830","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain_Havana_Brown_A_Collected_Man14_2.jpg?v=1778571533"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-38mm","title":"Tourbillon | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon watch with white gold dial is in excellent, original condition and was fully serviced by F. P Journe in 2012. Housed in a 38mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon is one of few pieces that represent the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal, inspired design with the classic 38mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e, since no longer in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’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. The earliest works of François-Paul Journe effortlessly blend traditional watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. The Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité, rather than a dead-seconds complication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature 'flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P. Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. \u003cddresult location=\"1701\" attribute-name=\"__kIMCalendarEventAttributeName\" guid=\"p:0\/3A446EF1-2EBF-4C5C-A4BD-E19777510E51\" ddlightlink=\"yes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/ddresult\u003e, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example represents the \u003cstrong\u003ethird generation of the Journe Tourbillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced between 1999 and 2001 (the year of production indicated by the ‘01T’ engraving on the caseback). The third generation Journe Tourbillons were the first to display a flat remontoire cock, continued in the fourth generation pieces, whilst retaining the large dial screws of the second generation. Compared to the second generation examples, the power-reserve numerals are noticeably larger on the third generation, more closely aligned with the font size used for the minute markings on the sub-dial. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eone-second Rementoir d'egalité system\u003c\/strong\u003e is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon' and 'Remontoir d'egalité'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that \u003cstrong\u003eonly 2,000 brass-movement examples were ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Early brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique place in the brand’s history, and their exceptional rarity, and they are being earmarked by discerning collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects beginning to impact auction results in measurable fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes on one of our \u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e light-tan nubuck straps (measuring 20 x 19mm), and as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eTourbillon - 01T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve display, brass-movement, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap and black F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esold in 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003efull set - original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis full-set F. P Journe Tourbillon watch comes with its original box (in good but not perfect condition) and guarantee card, dated 2001. The watch is in excellent condition, with only light superficial marks on the case. The watch retains all of its original features, including the dial and large dial screws, located at one, five and ten o’clock (consistent with its year of production). There's one minor imperfection visible on the rehaut at 3 o'clock, which was kept original at the request of the client, during servicing. The F. P Journe platinum buckle is also original to the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe calibre 1498 tourbillon movement of this F. P Journe Tourbillon was fully serviced by the brand in 2012 and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29470501535827,"sku":"CGGPT F834","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillion_Souverain_brass_movement_third_generation_01T_white_gold_dial_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1771333654"},{"product_id":"journe-octa-reserve-brass-38mm","title":"Octa Réserve de Marche | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis highly-coveted, \u003cstrong\u003eearly brass-movement\u003c\/strong\u003e platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Octa Réserve de Marche watch is in excellent condition, fitted to a bespoke lightly-tanned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps-accessories\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our light tan nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm). It's an early production piece, evidenced by the straight Côtes de Genève finishing on the movement bridges, seen only in the first batch of Octa movements, and the '01A' engraving on the caseback. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2001, the Octa debuted as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e, through reserved-power. A year later, the Octa Réserve de Marche became F.P. Journe’s first automatic watch, produced between 2002 and 2014.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Réserve de Marche is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature flat crown with a rope-like pattern. The early, white gold dial has a granular, coarse finish, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed to the left the subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first Reserve de Marche in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can been divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View our collection of Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain\u003c\/a\u003e and automatic Octa (Latin for \"eight\" or \"infinite\"). In 2001, the Octa debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. Each Octa movement is designed to incorporate fully-integrated complications within the same volume. Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire Octa collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with straight Côtes de Genève embellishments, constructed with 32 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourne\u003c\/a\u003e began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces that command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that \u003cstrong\u003eonly 2000 brass-movement examples were ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Brass-movement, F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique placement in the brand's history and rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve de Marche is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Réserve de Marche - 1XX-01A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. 1300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower-reserve indicator, guilloche hours\/mins, display-back, brass movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap and F. P Journe black alligator strap with plainum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecertificate of origin (to follow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche brass-movement, platinum watch is in excellent condition. It has an issue with the date, original to almost all early Octa calibres, where the date counter will sometimes travel beyond the 31st day, which can be corrected manually. It's accompanied by its original, early Journe wooden box (which is missing its inner watch support) and outer blue box. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29493433630803,"sku":"WPT F791","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Octa_Reserve_de_Marche_01A_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London13_2.jpg?v=1778665090"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-optimum-pearl-dial","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelieved to (currently) be the only one of its kind, this white mother of pearl Chronomètre Optimum is part of a small, yet significant collection of F.P. Journe watches, made with stone dials. Be it jade, ruby, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\/products\/fp-journe-optimum-lapis-lazuli?variant=29155230122067\" title=\"View the lapis dial Chronometre Optimum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elapis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/fpjourne-chronometre-holland-holland\" title=\"View the Journe Holland \u0026amp; Holland with Damascus steel dial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/a\u003e or blackened-gold, the brand's exotic dials are true testament to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eindependent watchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e's philosophy; continuous experimentation and refocusing in the art of craftsmanship. No two dials are alike. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the the late 1980s, François-Paul Journe envisioned the Chronomètre Optimum to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a remontoir d'égalité”. It was then in 2001 that the original concept for the Chronomètre Optimum was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum?variant=12940697665619\" title=\"View the Journe Chronometre Tourbillon with dead seconds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/a\u003e. Like the Souverain, the Optimum utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the Optimum uses the \u003cstrong\u003eone-second rementoir d'egalité system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, EBHP direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricant. Connected to this, is a \"natural\" deadbeat seconds, displayed through the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more \u003cstrong\u003estable delivery of energy to the movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to Journe himself, the Optimum is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, Calibre 1510 is made from 18k rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from F. P Journe, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum Chronomètre Optimum features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror-finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The \u003cstrong\u003ewhite mother of pearl dia\u003c\/strong\u003el of this Chronomètre Optimum is the \u003cstrong\u003eonly known example produced for the reference to date\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a very small number of pieces having also been made with black mother of pearl dials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mother of pearl dial is an iridescent, opaque gemstone, with polychromatic qualities when exposed to light. For decades, dial-makers have experimented with a variety of stones, to add different colours and textures to dials. The process is time-consuming, costly and requires intricate, specialist skill, making them relatively rare. For this white mother of pearl dial Optimum, a precise part of the stone would’ve been chosen (with the most attractive colour and pattern), before cutting, grinding and polishing to an exact thickness, only fractions of a millimetre. The result, is an original display of craftsmanship and design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words \"Invenit et Fecit\" are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the Chronomètre Optimum has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our light sand Istanbul nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), as well as the original dark brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Calibre 1510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite mother of pearl dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecurved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our Istanbul light nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, grey alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, F. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. This watch comes with an original grey F. P Journe alligator strap; our Istanbul nubuck leather strap and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29499178582099,"sku":"CJPPT F831","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_White_Mother_Of_Pearl_Platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12_2.jpg?v=1778665200"},{"product_id":"chronometre-bleu-tantalum","title":"Chronomètre Bleu | Tantalum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 39mm case, the Chronomètre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced in the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomètre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s signature ‘flat crown’. Quintessentially Journe in both its design language and movement, this example was originally sold in February 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished-dial is an uncommon feature, displaying various shades of blue which  compliment the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourne\u003c\/a\u003e-style hands are off-white and contrast with the polished dial, to improve legibility. The outer-track holds embossed decorative Arabic numerals (also off-white in colour), which vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 o’clock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our collection of Journe's Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverai\u003c\/a\u003en, though the Chronomètre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is certainly independent haute horlogerie at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, and seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F.P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixing a combination of circular graining with sunburst and wave patterns. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered with a Côte de Genève motif on the bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu comes as a full-set, with its original F.P Journe, dark blue alligator strap; a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm); corresponding tantalum tang buckle, its accompanying box, guarantee card and paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Bleu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epolished blue dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n39 mm tantalum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap and F.P Journe dark blue alligator strap with tantalum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box, USB, stamped warranty card, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tantalum F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu was purchased in February, 2016, and retains perfect mechanical functionality. The case is in very good, unpolished condition, with a small number of signs of superficial wear, consistent with use, with slightly more pronounced marks around 12 o'clock, as visible in photography. The watch is full-set and comes on a dark-blue alligator strap from F. P. Journe with corresponding tantalum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29505973846099,"sku":"WTA F827","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Bleu_tantalum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London144.jpg?v=1771342163"},{"product_id":"tourbillon-souverain-rose-dial-platinum","title":"Tourbillon Souverain | Seconde Morte | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon reference TN with rose dial, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité; rather than a dead-beat seconds complication. This example, is part of the Tourbillon Nouveau series (indicated by ‘TN’ engraving on the caseback), launched in 2004. In the redesign of the series, only the tourbillion cage was kept from the original 'T' models, with all other aspects thoroughly rethought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The rose gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for “Invented and Made”) - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. Also inscribed are the words 'avec Seconde Morte', denoting the added dead seconds complication. At 12 o’clock, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dead-beat seconds are displayed at 6 o’clock, in place of the Rementoir d'egalité, from the reference T. The term ‘Seconde Morte' or ‘dead-beat seconds’, is derived from the way in which the hand remains motionless, until the second has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1403 tourbillon movement is 18k rose-gold, with Côtes de Genève embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain represents a modern take on his original, inspired design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain - TN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding cal. 1403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes,\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ndead-beat subsidiary seconds, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eremontoire, 18k gold-movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40mm platinum (No. 5XX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e strap, F. P Journe black alligator alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, instruction manual and guarantee card from F. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis platinum F. P Journe Tourbillion TN from 2009 is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes as a full set, with box and stamped guarantee card. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29509698814035,"sku":"WPT F799","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillion_Souverain_TN_Nouveau_rose_dial_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London16.jpg?v=1771342356"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/collections\/FP_atelier_Verneuil_2048x2048_banner.jpg?v=1696520249","url":"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe.oembed?page=8","provider":"A COLLECTED MAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}