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75 - 75. F.P. Journe. A very fine and rare platinum manual wind w…

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75. F.P. Journe. A very fine and rare platinum manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication Model: Chronomètre Souverain, Première Série Reference: CS Date: Purchased 20 September 2005 at Dubail, 21 place Vendôme in Paris Movement: 22-jewel Cal.1304 manual wind Dial: Silvered, honey comb to centre, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, power reserve indication at 3, subsidiary dial for running seconds betwee 7 and 8, blued F.P. Journe hands Case: Polished round, exhibition back secured by 6 screws, No.031 Strap/Bracelet: Black faux alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed platinum buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 40mm Weight: 93,41g Accompaniments: F.P. Journe box (later), spare strap, pending Certificate of Authenticity Introduced in 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain is a time-only creation with power reserve indicator, conceived with a focus on precision, balance, and mechanical purity. Its asymmetrical dial conceals a movement inspired by traditional marine chronometers, reflecting the historical pursuit of extreme accuracy in navigation during the 18th century. This legacy is echoed in its reversed power reserve scale, where full wind is indicated at zero and the hand progresses as the mainsprings unwind, a direct reference to maritime timekeeping instruments. The watch is powered by the manually wound calibre 1304 in 18K rose gold, an ultra-thin movement measuring just 4 mm in height, featuring twin parallel barrels that deliver a highly linear energy flow for over 56 hours. Through the sapphire caseback, the architecture of the movement reveals a striking sense of visual separation between the balance wheel, escapement, and gear train, reinforcing the Chronomètre Souverain's focus on clarity, restraint, and technical refinement.

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Auction time 06/17/2026 at 2:00 PM

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