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F.P. Journe

Chronomètre Souverain "Black Label"

An extremely sought after and attractive platinum wristwatch with black dial, power reserve, certificate of authenticity, and presentation box

Estimate
CHF60,000 - 120,000
€64,600 - 129,000
$73,400 - 147,000
CHF127,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2014
Case No
888-CS
Model Name
Chronomètre Souverain "Black Label"
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1304, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum F.P. Journe deployant clasp
Dimensions
40mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe Certificate of Authenticity dated 2014, instruction manual, polish cloth, additional F.P. Journe pin buckle, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.

Catalogue Essay

The Black Label collection by F.P. Journe is the ultimate expression of exclusivity, crafted exclusively for existing owners of F.P. Journe timepieces. Available only through F.P. Journe boutiques, these watches are distinguished by their striking black dials, crafted from blackened silver and adorned with a refined guilloché pattern. Paired with platinum cases, the Black Label collection embodies understated elegance and rarity, offering a unique privilege to the brand’s most loyal clientele.

Among the collection, the Chronomètre Souverain stands out as a masterpiece of traditional watchmaking with a contemporary twist. Measuring a slim 8mm in thickness, it features a small seconds subdial at 7 o’clock and a 56-hour power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock. Its balanced design and impeccable proportions make it a reference model within the F.P. Journe catalogue. The Chronomètre Souverain’s excellence was recognized in 2005 when it won the Men’s Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, cementing its place as one of the brand’s most celebrated creations.

The present Chronomètre Souverain Black Label is in pristine condition, bearing the auspicious caseback number 888. Hardly worn and accompanied by its original accessories and an additional pin buckle, this timepiece is ready to be enjoyed by a new collector. A rare opportunity to own a piece of F.P. Journe’s exclusive Black Label collection, this watch is a true celebration of craftsmanship, elegance, and rarity.

F.P. Journe

Swiss | 1999

Founded by watchmaker François-Paul Journe in 1999, the F.P. Journe brand is relatively young, but already is as highly regarded by collectors as many distinguished manufacturers with centuries-old heritage. In the minds of the world's savviest collectors, Journe is producing some of the finest wristwatches the market has ever seen. Mastering his craft from restoring historical timepieces, he was the first to create a wristwatch incorporating two escapements that benefit from the phenomenon of resonance — the Chronomètre à Résonance.



Key models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.

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