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Very exciting to get my CB. It’s really a simple yet complicate piece.
The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain represents the foundational timepiece within the brand's Souveraine collection. This reference demonstrates the manufacture's approach to precision timekeeping through manual winding mechanics, positioned as a core offering in F.P. Journe's lineup.
The 40mm case is executed in 18k rose gold with a fixed bezel configuration. A sapphire crystal protects the silver dial, while the manual-winding caliber 1304 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. The timepiece features 30-meter water resistance and is paired with a leather strap. Production commenced in 2000.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking F.P. Journe's mechanical execution in a fundamental three-hand configuration. The substantial power reserve and manual winding caliber position this model for enthusiasts who appreciate traditional watchmaking approaches within the Souveraine series framework.
I love that watch, not a very big fan of journe but some pieces are just to die for!!!!
You need to post some wrist shots.
This one is a fantastic watch to have in a collection--even if cost is no object!
I think you will love it. Be sure to take it out in the sun and play around with it. It is such a rewarding piece. A lot of nice moments with the dial and rock solid Chronometre. Please let us know how it works out for you and don’t forget to post some pictures 😊
it's no secret that it's the most expensive dial in a Journe watch kind of strange to put it in the cheapest Journe watch Anyway, not so long ago I spoke a friend about the mesmerizing dial and he asked me how it's possible to get all these reflections and different shades of blue. I think , but can be wrong, this dial is black polished ! metal with a blue lacquer Don't know why I said black polished ... I think so but can't find this anywhere Anyone more info ?
First it is black polished done by hand. I have seen this work- it has to be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT - or you can see it. Then it is covered repatedly (15-20 times) by a transparent blue varnish (again a manual process). between each coat (that has to be perfect and even), the varnish needs to set and dry. IF the tiniest spec of dust gets on the dial, it is visible and so it will be discarded. The seconds subdial is the same process, but with less layers. It is obviously done seperately and it gets i
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