F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1998 to early 2000s
This F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance is an early production example featuring the brass movement, a series introduced in 1998. It is constructed with a 38mm platinum case.
The dial is crafted from yellow gold with a distinct textured finish and incorporates two separate time-display sub-dials, each equipped with dedicated hands and indices. The exhibition case back reveals the mechanical brass movement, characterized by its dual independent balance system which facilitates the resonance phenomenon. According to the provided information, the total production of this early brass movement iteration is limited to fewer than 467 units.
No details regarding service history, technical performance, or original box and papers are provided.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding watch with resonance complication
- Maker
- F.P. Journe
- Model
- Chronomètre à Résonance
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Total Production
- Fewer than 467 examples
- Movement Material
- Brass
- Exhibition Request
- Requested by F.P. Journe for 2025 Miami exhibition
- Maker / attribution
- F.P. Journe
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features a 38mm diameter case crafted from platinum. It consists of two primary sub-dials for time indication, each featuring blued steel hands and a central guilloché pattern. These sub-dials provide independent time measurement, complemented by additional indicators for the power reserve. The overall design emphasizes the technical orientation of the movement, with the precious metal construction of the case serving to house the intricate acoustic resonance mechanism developed by François-Paul Journe.
- Visible features
- • Dual time display sub-dials with guilloché centers • Exposed brass movement with twin balance wheels visible through the case back • Engraved text on the movement back including the maker's name and resonance function
- Condition and Status
- The source describes the current condition of the watch as untouched, emphasizing the presence of a natural and original patina on its external surfaces. This characteristic is noted as a specific trait of the early brass-movement watches, distinguishing them from subsequent models produced with gold movements. Due to its preserved state and historical importance, the watch has received a request from the F.P. Journe company for inclusion in a dedicated exhibition in Miami in 2025. No further information is provided regarding the watch's mechanical performance, its frequency of use, or the existence of accompanying secondary items such as original boxes or purchase certificates.
- Movement and Functionality
- At the core of this watch is a brass movement, which signifies its placement within the initial production run of the Chronomètre à Résonance model. The architecture is defined by the use of two independent balance wheels, which work in tandem to achieve the physical phenomenon of resonance, aiding in the watch's chronometric precision. The production of this specific movement configuration is documented to be limited, with fewer than 467 units having been manufactured.
Identification
- 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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Lack of verified provenance documents, service history, or original packaging
- Research required: Unverified mechanical health and precision status
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