F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Aluminum
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2011
This F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport is an early version of the manufacturer's mechanical sport chronograph, introduced in 2011. Constructed from aluminum, it features a case, movement caliber, and bracelet entirely produced from this alloy.
The design goal was to minimize weight, resulting in a total weight of approximately 55 grams. To enhance durability for active wear, the case and bracelet incorporate protective rubber elements. The dial displays a signature chronograph layout with three sub-dials, capable of tracking intervals down to 1/100th of a second. The aluminum caliber is visible through a transparent case back. This aluminum iteration was produced for a three-year window before being replaced by a titanium successor.
The auction description reports the watch is in excellent condition, with no observable signs of wear or use. No history of service is provided.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- F.P. Journe
- Model
- Centigraphe Sport
- Reference
- CTS
- Total Weight
- 55 grams
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Material
- Aluminum
- Maker / attribution
- F.P. Journe
- Year of Introduction
- 2011
- Country of manufacture
- Switzerland
Design
- Visible features
- • Case and bracelet constructed from aluminum alloy • Rubber protective components on the case and bracelet • Chronograph movement capable of 1/100th second measurement • Transparent case back revealing the aluminum caliber
- Technical Capability
- The watch operates as a mechanical chronograph designed for high-precision time measurement. According to the technical specifications provided, the movement is engineered to record time intervals with a resolution of one-hundredth of a second. This mechanical complexity is achieved within an aluminum-based caliber construction, which remains visible through the case back. The movement and chronograph functions are integrated into the overall light-weight design of the timepiece, adhering to the manufacturer's technical requirements for the Centigraphe Sport model line. The display includes three sub-registers for the chronograph function, arranged on the dial face.
- Construction and Design
- The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport, introduced in 2011, is characterized by its reliance on aluminum for its structural components. It is reported to be the first wristwatch globally to utilize aluminum for its case, movement caliber, and integrated bracelet. This engineering approach serves to reduce the overall mass of the timepiece to approximately 55 grams, balancing weight reduction with complex mechanical functionality. The external design integrates protective rubber elements applied to the case and bracelet, intended to offer additional impact resistance during active use. The dial features a chronograph configuration comprised of three sub-dials. The internal mechanism is visible through a transparent case back, displaying the aluminum caliber architecture.
- Production History and Condition
- This aluminum version of the Centigraphe Sport was in production for a three-year period following its 2011 release. It was subsequently replaced in the manufacturer's lineup by a later version utilizing titanium. The auction description reports the condition of the watch as highly preserved. It states that the item has been maintained in an ideal manner with no visible signs of wear or previous use. There is no information provided regarding the watch's service history or maintenance records.
Identification
- Reference
- CTS
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
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- Research required: Service history and past repair records are not documented in the provided description.