{"product_id":"f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain-guilloche","title":"Chronomètre Souverain | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Chronomètre Souverain is a quintessential F. P. Journe piece in both its design language and movement. Besides the classic execution of silver dial and blued hands, the watch houses the Calibre 1304, which has an impressive chronometric balance that gives the accuracy Journe is known for. A relatively early example, the watch represents a triumph of independent watchmaking in changing perceptions that originally belonged to the realm of traditional brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain won the “Favourite Men’s Watch” award the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the most prestigious award ceremony in the watch industry. Housed in a classical 40 mm dress watch case, this piece also bears Journe’s signature “flat crown” with a rope-like pattern. When it was initially released, the watch represented the fact that an independent maker could create a contemporary watch for everyday wear that was a worthy rival to traditional watchmaking houses. This Chronomètre Souverain is a relatively early piece, numbered below 200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional piece of independent watchmaking, this Chronomètre Souverain has a very classic execution, with a platinum case and silver dial. The dial itself is stamped with a guilloche pattern, providing depth and texture to the piece. A cleanly designed dial layout makes the watch appear deceptively simple, although its technical brilliance is not to be underestimated. The signature F. P. Journe style hands are rendered in blue, forming an excellent contrast against the silver tones of the dial. This piece has a slightly more silvery appearance compared to other examples, a feature of some of the earlier watches as later ones have a distinctly whiter shade.\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 to 56, it goes the other way, from 56 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJourne is perhaps better known for his movements, and as part of this collection, the in-house created, manual-winding Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18k rose gold, which can be seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together to power the watch. What is perhaps most impressive is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy that F. P. Journe has based his watchmaking around. The watch is hand-finished with a mixture 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\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\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 1304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eplatinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e47.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; 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 brown alligator strap, F. P. Journe tan alligator strap, F. P. Journe platinum pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 19mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe outer box \u0026amp; inner wooden box, instructions booklet, service invoice (from 2018), polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear, only very light superficial marks on the very surface of the material. The dial, hands, and movement are free of imperfections and have been well preserved. All hallmarks and engravings are well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63897895240057,"sku":"WPT_F4101","price":95000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Souverain__platinum_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00_4b03e99e-1135-47a7-96ec-adb2c2c776f9.jpg?v=1783351204","url":"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain-guilloche","provider":"A COLLECTED MAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}