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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.
Specialist
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.
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 | 1999Founded 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.