F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2007–2018
The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain is a mechanical chronograph wristwatch featuring a 40mm pink gold case with a thickness of 10mm. The dial is finished in a salmon tone, consistent with the pink gold case material, and incorporates three sub-dials with blue and red hands and black numerals.
The movement is the proprietary manual-wind Calibre 1506, which contains 30 jewels and a central mainspring architecture designed to deliver power independently to the centième-de-seconde (foudroyante) hand, allowing the measurement of time intervals down to 1/100th of a second. The model was introduced in 2007 and was awarded the Aiguille d’Or at the 2008 GPHG. Production continued until 2018. The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring tonal stitching.
All technical and historical information is provided as attributed to the original seller.
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Award
- 2008 Aiguille d’Or
- Maker
- F.P. Journe
- Model
- Centigraphe Souverain
- Movement
- Calibre 1506
- Jewel Count
- 30
- Case Material
- Pink Gold
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Case Dimensions
- 40mm diameter, 10mm thickness
- Maker / attribution
- F.P. Journe
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Centigraphe Souverain is constructed with a 40mm pink gold case, measuring 10mm in height. The exterior features an AU750 hallmark. The dial displays a salmon coloration, matching the gold of the case, and serves as the background for three specific timing registers. The timekeeping and chronograph functions are indicated by a combination of blue steel and red hands, paired with black numerals for visibility. The layout is configured to support the display of the centième-de-seconde functionality alongside standard timekeeping.
- Visible features
- • Salmon-colored dial with three registers • Pink gold case with AU750 hallmark on case back • Blue steel chronograph hands • Calibre 1506 movement visible through display back
- History and Significance
- The Centigraphe Souverain model was introduced in 2007. Its engineering, specifically the capability to measure 1/100th of a second, resulted in the timepiece receiving the Aiguille d’Or prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) in 2008. The watch remained in production for eleven years until 2018. It is categorized within the F.P. Journe collection as a development in contemporary mechanical chronograph design.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by the proprietary Calibre 1506 movement. This movement utilizes a 30-jewel configuration and features a specific central mainspring structure. This architectural choice enables the independent transmission of power to the 1/100th of a second hand, often referred to as the foudroyante. The technical construction of the movement is visible through a transparent case back, revealing gold-toned plates and decorative finishing. The caliber is designed specifically for the high-frequency measurement requirements of the Centigraphe model.
Identification
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Catalogue references
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