Produced exclusively in 2019 and 2020, this F.P. Journe timepiece is part of a highly limited series of just 20 pieces, each featuring a unique ruby heart dial crafted by the brand’s Geneva dial workshop. Made from natural stone, no two dials are alike, with each requiring exceptional craftsmanship due to the extreme finesse of the material. The ruby heart dial, composed of two 0.45mm-thick pieces set on a rhodium-plated brass base, represents one of the most challenging creations by F.P. Journe’s artisans. The present watch is even more special as it was delivered with a rare and heavy platinum bracelet.

The Tourbillon Souverain, first introduced in 1999, marked the debut of François-Paul Journe’s eponymous brand and remains a cornerstone of the Souverain collection. Renowned for its groundbreaking winding system and unmatched chronometric performance, it is considered one of the most accurate tourbillons on the market. In 2004, F.P. Journe introduced the next evolution, the “Tourbillon Souverain Remointoire d'Egalité avec Seconde Morte", further enhancing its technical prowess. This mechanism, featuring a constant force system and the rare “deadbeat seconds” complication, allows for precise timekeeping by ensuring the seconds hand moves only after each second has fully elapsed.

Housed in a 40mm platinum case with a sapphire caseback, the watch showcases F.P. Journe’s signature design elements, including steel circles screwed onto the dial and guilloché silver subdials treated with black gold. The layout is perfectly balanced, with a 42-hour power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock and the deadbeat seconds display at 6 o’clock, embodying the technical and aesthetic excellence synonymous with F.P. Journe’s creations.

This example, preserved in outstanding condition and accompanied by its original accessories, stands as a testament to F.P. Journe's exceptional craftsmanship. With its commanding platinum bracelet and regal red tones, this timepiece is certain to captivate every connoisseur.