Description

The present watch is the Chronomètre Souverain, in which François‑Paul Journe’s twin signatures—chronometry and a slim profile—are expressed.

A heavenly match of form and function is presented by a 38 mm Platinum case measuring just 8.6 mm thick. Short, tapered lugs are shaped to flow slightly downward, so enhanced slimness and wearer comfort are achieved. On the white dial, hours and minutes are displayed, with an off‑center small‑seconds register and an unconventional “reverse” power‑reserve indicator. Time elapsed since the last full wind is indicated; for example, when the hand points to 0, a full wind is signified and up to 56 hours of autonomy may be expected.

“Chronometer”‑grade performance is delivered by the F.P. Journe Calibre 1304, whose designation is derived from the French ligne size (“13”) and the year development began (“04”). Through the sapphire case back, a visual of equal beauty to the dial side is afforded: a hand‑wound movement is revealed, with plate and bridges fashioned in 18K gold. Finishes such as Côtes de Genève and perlage are applied; screw heads are black‑polished, and edges are finely chamfered.

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.