F.P. Journe's unique Chronomètre Furtif Bleu watch features Tantalum case, Tungsten Carbide bracelet, intricate design, and exclusive craftsmanship. | F.P. Journe

Press Release: F.P. Journe Chronometre Furtif

While the unique "Chronomètre Furtif Bleu" Only Watch 2024 piece was the first in the world to feature a Tantalum case and bracelet, the small production run of the Chronomètre Furtif - now part of the lineSport collection - has been designed by François-Paul Journe to have a 42 mm case and bracelet made from Tungsten Carbide (interspersed with Tantalum elements). Usually used for highly technical applications, it is the perfect material as, in addition to its biocompatibility and low chemical reactivity, it is highly shock-resistant and practically indestructible.

A year and a half of research and testing was needed to perfect the anthracite grey mirror-polished Grand Feu enamel on white Gold dial, with matte-finished numerals and minutes track. These are elements that only the owners of this watch will be able to see by altering the angle of the dial against the light.

Housed in a 42 mm diameter case, the 18K rose Gold Calibre 1522 with manual winding displays the hours and minutes, and the centre seconds. The white seconds hand is fitted directly onto the axis of the dedicated wheel, whose nearly linear gear train is a first for F.P.Journe. Symmetrically positioned on the back are the power reserve (56 h) indicator and the moon phases.

Reflecting the skill of our watchmakers and the talent of the artisans of Les Boîtiers de Genève and Les Cadraniers de Genève - both owned by F.P.Journe - the Chronomètre Furtif takes you back to the fundamentals: having the time for yourself alone.

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Very, very cool

By: brandon.c : March 31st, 2025-08:02

I really like what's going on on the movement side.

By: quattro : March 31st, 2025-09:46

But, apart from that, this aesthetic isn't for my personal taste. Best, Emmanuel

So this or a Raul Pages for the price?

By: dte2 : March 31st, 2025-10:25

Absolutely the Pages. I find this FPJ hideous.

By: ChetBaker : March 31st, 2025-11:50

I think it's interesting we don't see the same torches and pitchforks come for FPJ at this price 🤨

By: Fastwong : March 31st, 2025-14:06

This will be nearly impossible to obtain.

By: gary_g : March 31st, 2025-11:23

But I will be trying.

Regular production though Gary.

By: Jay (Eire) : March 31st, 2025-12:43

I’m sure difficult initially but it’s not a “special” reference like an Optimum, Resonance etc. (Although, could this be the first Journe “sport watch” to actually be sought after?)

I am sure will be near unobtanium, however it definitely does not resonate with me.

By: MDT : March 31st, 2025-12:49

👍 When we met I mentioned going to the boutique because a figured a production model center seconds was coming but this just saved me a trip 🤣

By: Fastwong : March 31st, 2025-18:35

There's a lot I like about this but not the price or the way the stark black theme highlights a really underwhelming handset.

An answer to the question "What watch does the pilot of a stealth fighter wear"

By: Marc Obermann : March 31st, 2025-12:02

I read that the dial is revealed to the owner on wearing it but in general I really do value good legibility in a watch so this one would not be for me even if I was able to buy one. I also just can't understand why you would put the moonphase on the move...

What the true demand for this watch will be, may be hard to tell.

By: Jay (Eire) : March 31st, 2025-12:50

The OnlyWatch was cool, but the overall design (case, bracelet, bezel) to me would appeal only to a very specific buyer. This production version is to me also very cool. It’s quite a “stark” (if that’s the right word) look and feel. Initial impressions wo...

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Press Release: F.P. Journe Chronometre Furtif

Press Release: F.P. Journe Chronometre Furtif

Very, very cool

I really like what's going on on the movement side.

So this or a Raul Pages for the price?

Absolutely the Pages. I find this FPJ hideous.

I think it's interesting we don't see the same torches and pitchforks come for FPJ at this price 🤨

This will be nearly impossible to obtain.

Regular production though Gary.

I am sure will be near unobtanium, however it definitely does not resonate with me.

👍 When we met I mentioned going to the boutique because a figured a production model center seconds was coming but this just saved me a trip 🤣

An answer to the question "What watch does the pilot of a stealth fighter wear"

What the true demand for this watch will be, may be hard to tell.

It’s a tad too dark on the dial side, the movement is very nice.

Not my cuppa tea at all......and certainly does not

It looks substantially better on the video