Description

The present reference is the F.P. Journe Élégante 48mm “Gino’s Dream,” a timepiece that masterfully bridges the gap between high-concept electronic horology and deeply personal storytelling. Conceived as a vibrant tribute to the late Gino Cukrowicz, a close friend and longtime partner of François-Paul Journe, this edition reimagines the “rainbow” aesthetic through a unique, technical lens. The signature Flat Tortue case is crafted from titanium with a dark Titalyt coating, providing a matte, high-performance backdrop for the bezel’s 52 baguette-cut glass-ceramic composite gemstones. These synthetic stones are chosen for their specific luster and thermal properties, creating a vivid spectrum of color that remains harmoniously balanced against the stealthy black Super-Luminova dial. Despite the complexity of the setting, the watch maintains the collection’s hallmark slimness, measuring just 7.95 mm in height and sitting with exceptional comfort on the wrist.

Inside is the revolutionary in-house Calibre 1210, an electronic movement that reflects the same level of finishing and ingenuity as Journe’s mechanical calibres. The movement is equipped with a motion sensor—visible as a small rotor at 4 o’clock—which triggers a “sleep mode” if the watch remains stationary for 35 minutes. During this period, the hands cease moving to conserve energy while a dedicated microprocessor continues to track the time for up to 18 years in standby. Once the watch is picked up, the hands automatically rotate to the current time, ensuring the watch is always ready for use. Every detail, from the red gold-plated bridges visible through the sapphire caseback to the meticulous setting of the ceramic stones, reinforces that this is not merely a quartz watch, but a piece of “smart” haute horlogerie. It remains a rare, playful, and technically superior tribute within the F.P. Journe catalog, blending the reliability of a daily wearer with the soul of a collectors’ masterpiece.

F.P. Journe – Bio

François-Paul Journe was born in Marseille in 1959. An unruly child, he was sent to a local technical college at the age of 14. He went on to graduate from the Paris watchmaking school in 1976.
In 1982, after five years of work, he finished his tourbillon – and it work !
He founded the F.P. Journe company in 1999, have ever since stunned the world year after year with the visually distinctive and technically innovative watches
The motto of the brand, Invenit et Fecit (Latin for “[He] invented it and made it”) denotes that the company builds the entirety of the watches. Journe often designs brand new movements, even inventing completely new systems, like the famous resonance chronometer.