Description

F.P. Journe Elegante was introduced in 2014 as a ladies’ reference with a quartz movement. But not just another quartz movement. 8 years in the making, the F.P. Journe Caliber 1210 is a revolutionary electromechanical movement and an important contribution to the world of horology.

It practically challenges the basic ethos of quartz, taking it to a whole new level. The bridges and plates are made in red gold and finished to the FPJ standards. The watch goes to sleep if not worn for 30 minutes and then jumps back into action adjusting the time automatically taking the battery life to 8 – 10 years with active usage, and up to 18 years in sleep mode.

More recently the Elegante collection has become one of the most sought-after watches on the market.

The present reference features a flat tortue Elegante case in titanium measuring 48mm X 40mm and is set with 418 brilliant cut diamonds. The circular portion of the dial is all luminous and lights up in the dark, while the heated-blue steel hands shine during the day.

The oscillating weight at 4 o’clock acts as a motion sensor putting the watch to sleep if inactive for 30 minutes or more. Once shaken, the watch adjusts the current time automatically.

A quartz movement never looked so beautiful, with the gold bridges and plates decorated with Geneva stripes, seen through the sapphire caseback.

This rare timepiece is offered on a Karung snake silver white strap.

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.