F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum Calibre 1510

AndrewD · 2012-09-21T04:01:32Z

Anticipate the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum, a unique manual-wind chronometer with twin barrels and remontoir. Explore its Calibre 1510 movement and design details.

AndrewD

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AndrewD shares his excitement for the then-upcoming F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum, anticipating its official launch in Tokyo. He outlines his personal wish list for a 'super chronometer' and analyzes the teaser image for clues about this new, unique F.P. Journe movement, Calibre 1510.

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The official launch of the new Optimum will be at the Tokyo Boutique on October 5. Unfortunately I don’t have any more insights than the rest of you, and the Manufacture has only released one ‘teaser’ image so far, but I thought it would be interesting to get your impressions of the first really unique F.P.Journe movement and watch in some time.

We knew the Optimum would be focusing on chronometry. I have written about this before but on my wish list was:

Manual wind
Twin barrels with long power reserve
Remontoir to provide stable power
Dead Second display.

I envisaged a ‘super chronometer’ without the tourbillon but with a prominent dead seconds display in place of the tourbillon ‘window’. So the seconds display would be as large as the hour/minute dial. And I did wonder about a new escapement geometry but thought that Mr Journe, being so rooted in 19th century chronometry, would not stray from the Swiss lever design; but he has surprised me before!

And the sneak peak image looks interesting. Definitely manual wind and twin barrels. A remontoir system and a cool seconds ‘dial’ with a scalloped edge. The calibre is Cal. 1510 (15 Lignes and designed in 2010), 40 jewels and the architecture looks very open and we should get a great view of the remontoir functioning. Can you pick up any other clues from the teaser?

Andrew is very excited!

This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2012-09-21 04:02:43

About the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Ref. chronometre

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.

Specifications

Caliber: 1304

Case: 18k Rose Gold

Diameter: 40 mm

Dial: Silver

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum is a general edition watch, available in both Platinum and Rose Gold, and is expected to be priced between the Resonance and Tourbillon models.
The Chronomètre Optimum is considered the best Journe watch in a long time, with its beautiful design and a hypnotizing remontoir visible from the dial side.
While intriguing and executed in traditional F.P. Journe style, the movement's components are not revolutionary, raising questions about its real-world reliability, suggesting it will be classic Journe: elegant, beautiful, and sometimes finicky.
The movement features a remontoir system and a cool seconds dial with a scalloped edge, with an open architecture that promises a great view of the remontoir functioning.
The watch features a dead seconds display, which is a common expectation for movements incorporating a remontoir.

The Discussion

dedestexhes

Sep 21, 2012

perhaps this one?

They talk about a High Performance Bi-Axial escapement... I'm also very curious... Best regards, Dirk

AndrewD

Sep 22, 2012

Biaxial escapement

Thanks for the patent link. Stretched my French, but the sketches look very interesting. If not for the Optimum, then another future F.P.Journe timepiece. Exciting times! Andrew

RobCH

Sep 21, 2012

Wow.

No, no idea sorry...but it looks awesome ! Can't wait to see it in the 'metal'...

amerix

Sep 21, 2012

Thanks for this and the "mysterioso" shot [nt]

donizetti

Sep 21, 2012

Very excited too

Does is look to you like the seconds dial is on the back? I assume if it has a remontoir it will have a dead seconds too! Looks like the piggy bank might be in danger! Best Andreas

foversta

Sep 21, 2012

I had the chance to see it.

I met F.P.Journe last week and he was wearing the watch. Of course, I couldn't take any pic. But believe me, it is the best Journe for a long time. The watch is beautiful and at the same time hypnotizing thanks to the Remontoir dial side. Funny to see the second hand on the movement running anti-clockwise. Fx