F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu No. 136-CB
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2010
This F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu, identified by serial number 136-CB, is a manual-winding wristwatch constructed from tantalum. The timepiece features a three-body polished tantalum case measuring 39 mm in diameter and 8.6 mm in thickness, characterized by concave lugs and a transparent case back secured with five screws.
The metallic blue dial displays white painted radial Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial, accompanied by white painted hands. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 1304 movement, crafted in 18K pink gold, which incorporates twin barrels, 22 jewels, and a gold wheel train. The movement is decorated with fausses cotes and engine-turned guilloché patterns and features a monometallic 4-arm balance adjusted to 6 positions.
The watch is presented with a tantalum F.P. Journe buckle, a fitted box, and a certificate.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Maker
- F.P. Journe
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Movement
- Caliber 1304
- Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- Jewel Count
- 22
- Case Material
- Tantalum
- Power Reserve
- 56 hours
- Balance Adjustment
- 6 positions
- Maker / attribution
- F.P. Journe
Design
- Visible features
- • Case is made of tantalum • Transparent case back secured by five screws • Dial is a metallic blue finish with radial Arabic numerals • Movement baseplate and bridges are made of 18K pink gold
- Case and Dial Design
- The Chronomètre Bleu is housed in a three-body, solid, polished tantalum case. The construction includes concave lugs and a transparent case back that is attached using five screws, with sapphire crystals covering the front and rear of the watch. The exterior diameter of the case is 39 mm, with an overall thickness of 8.6 mm. The dial is finished in a metallic blue tone. It features painted radial Arabic numerals and an outer minute track. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned on the main dial surface. The watch is equipped with white painted hands, which the auction description confirms are original to the piece.
- Movement Specifications
- The watch utilizes the Caliber 1304 movement, which is manufactured in 18K pink gold. The movement architecture features twin barrels and a gold wheel train. It is finished with fausses cotes and engine-turned and guilloché decoration. The caliber contains 22 jewels and operates via a straight-line lever escapement. Mechanical regulation is achieved through a monometallic 4-arm balance that is adjusted to 6 positions, featuring 4 eccentric timing weights. The balance assembly includes a shock absorber and a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement provides a 56-hour power reserve.
- Condition and Documentation
- Specifically, the case is rated as very good (Grade 2), and the dial as new (Grade 1-01). The movement is described as being in 'as new' condition (Grade 1*). The watch is sold with its original fitted box and certificate. The dial, case, and movement are signed accordingly, and the watch includes a tantalum F.P. Journe buckle.
Identification
- Reference
- Chronomètre Bleu
- Serial number
- 136-CB
- 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: The source indicates an overhaul is recommended
- Research required: Long-term mechanical status not verified beyond auction condition report