Calibre 1300.3 https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collection/limited-series/38-mm-steel-set FP Journe https://www.fpjourne.com/en FP Journe
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 9.9 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
- Manually winding : 20 turns of the crown
- Movement in 18K rose Gold : 26 jewels
Hours and minutes à 3h00
Sub-seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 12h00
- Overall dimensions : 32.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter of mvt : 32.00 mm
- Overall Height : 6.60 mm
- Height of winding stem : 2.53 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.20 mm
- Case diameter : 38 mm / 40.00 mm
- Overall case thickness : 9.9 mm
15 tooth escape wheel
90° Anchor fork
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil
Pinned stud
Free-sprung
Spring pinned to collet
2 position winding crown
Tourbillon with constant force and dead seconds
Manual winding
Time adjustment by crown in position 2
21'600 VPH 3 Hz
- Inertia : 11.00 mgcm2
- Angle of lift : 52°
0 h dial up: 280°
24 h dial up: 280°
42 ± 2 hours
26
High quality
Circular stripes on the bridges
Geneva waves on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement: 193
Cased on leather strap: 218
- Manually winding : 20 turns of the crown
- Movement in 18K rose Gold : 26 jewels
Hours and minutes à 3h00
Sub-seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 12h00
- Overall dimensions : 32.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter of mvt : 32.00 mm
- Overall Height : 6.60 mm
- Height of winding stem : 2.53 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.20 mm
- Case diameter : 38 mm / 40.00 mm
- Overall case thickness : 9.9 mm
15 tooth escape wheel
90° Anchor fork
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil
Pinned stud
Free-sprung
Spring pinned to collet
2 position winding crown
Tourbillon with constant force and dead seconds
Manual winding
Time adjustment by crown in position 2
21'600 VPH 3 Hz
- Inertia : 11.00 mgcm2
- Angle of lift : 52°
0 h dial up: 280°
24 h dial up: 280°
42 ± 2 hours
26
High quality
Circular stripes on the bridges
Geneva waves on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement: 193
Cased on leather strap: 218
Technical description
The remontoire (constant force device) comprises a secondary wheel (1) assembled on a lever (2), which swivels concentrically to the cage (3) of the tourbillon. This lever stops the principal wheel which carries the second hand (4) and transmits the energy of the barrel, whereas the auxiliary spring (5) (or equalizing spring) gives its energy to the escapement. (6) This then allows the secondary wheel to release once per second, and with repetition, the auxiliary spring is re-fuelled by the principal wheel.
What is a remontoire ?
In the Toubillon Souverain, the remontoire - a constant force device - can be compared to a dam that controls the flow of water and provides constant energy to the blades of a turbine. In effect, the remontoire regulates the power to the escapement to attain greater stability in rate. The adjustable inertia weights make it possible to optimize the amplitude of oscillation; the four-armed balance beats at a frequency of 21'600 v/h.
Technical description
The remontoire (constant force device) comprises a secondary wheel (1) assembled on a lever (2), which swivels concentrically to the cage (3) of the tourbillon. This lever stops the principal wheel which carries the second hand (4) and transmits the energy of the barrel, whereas the auxiliary spring (5) (or equalizing spring) gives its energy to the escapement. (6) This then allows the secondary wheel to release once per second, and with repetition, the auxiliary spring is re-fuelled by the principal wheel.
What is a remontoire ?
In the Toubillon Souverain, the remontoire - a constant force device - can be compared to a dam that controls the flow of water and provides constant energy to the blades of a turbine. In effect, the remontoire regulates the power to the escapement to attain greater stability in rate. The adjustable inertia weights make it possible to optimize the amplitude of oscillation; the four-armed balance beats at a frequency of 21'600 v/h.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 9.1 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
- Winding : Manual
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 36 jewels
- Overall diameter : 32.60 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 32.0 mm
- Overall height : 4.50 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.59 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.00mm
- Diameter of reset to zero stem : S1.20mm
2 x linear escapements, 15 teeth
2 x balances with 4 inertia weight
2 x flat microflamed Anachron balance Spring
2 x mobile stud carriers
2 x free sprung balance springs
2x spring laser pinned to Nivatronic collets
Pinned GE studs
2 position winding crown
Reset to zero button for seconds
21'600 v/h (3Hz)
10.10 mg/cm2
52°
0h dial up: 320°
24h dial up: 270°
Manual winding, 27 turns of crown
Time adjustment at 12h for left dial by winding crown on position 2 in one direction, and in the opposite direction for right dial
Reset both seconds to zero by pulling button at 4h00
Power reserve :
40 hours + 2
40 ± 2 hours
Double display:
Left dial: analog or digital according to version, indicating 24 hours
Right dial: analog, indicating 12 hours
2 small seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 11h00
High quality
Partial circular graining on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled, with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 299
Cased up with strap: 336
- Winding : Manual
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 36 jewels
- Overall diameter : 32.60 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 32.0 mm
- Overall height : 4.50 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.59 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.00mm
- Diameter of reset to zero stem : S1.20mm
2 x linear escapements, 15 teeth
2 x balances with 4 inertia weight
2 x flat microflamed Anachron balance Spring
2 x mobile stud carriers
2 x free sprung balance springs
2x spring laser pinned to Nivatronic collets
Pinned GE studs
2 position winding crown
Reset to zero button for seconds
21'600 v/h (3Hz)
10.10 mg/cm2
52°
0h dial up: 320°
24h dial up: 270°
Manual winding, 27 turns of crown
Time adjustment at 12h for left dial by winding crown on position 2 in one direction, and in the opposite direction for right dial
Reset both seconds to zero by pulling button at 4h00
Power reserve :
40 hours + 2
40 ± 2 hours
Double display:
Left dial: analog or digital according to version, indicating 24 hours
Right dial: analog, indicating 12 hours
2 small seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 11h00
High quality
Partial circular graining on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled, with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 299
Cased up with strap: 336
Technical description
(1) Pinions to adjust distance
(2) Adjustable inertia weights
(3) Special balance
François-Paul Journe pays tribute to the research conducted on resonance by the great 18th century watchmakers, with the presentation of the first wristwatch resonance chronometer.
In 1983, François-Paul Journe took up the challenge with a first creation in the form of a pocket-watch, which did not yet perform according to his expectations. It would take fifteen more years of work for the watchmaker to gain the maturity and the experience to enable him to present an exclusive world première, the first resonance wristwatch.
Technical description
(1) Pinions to adjust distance
(2) Adjustable inertia weights
(3) Special balance
François-Paul Journe pays tribute to the research conducted on resonance by the great 18th century watchmakers, with the presentation of the first wristwatch resonance chronometer.
In 1983, François-Paul Journe took up the challenge with a first creation in the form of a pocket-watch, which did not yet perform according to his expectations. It would take fifteen more years of work for the watchmaker to gain the maturity and the experience to enable him to present an exclusive world première, the first resonance wristwatch.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 10.2 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 8.6 mm
Dial: Silver with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 22 jewels
- Manually wound : 38 turns
- Overall diameter : 30.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 29.60 mm
- Overall height : 4.00 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.30 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90 mm
Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron micro flamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
- 0h dial up : 320°
- 24h dial up : 280°
Manual winding
Two mainspring barrels in parallel
Time adjustment via crown in position 2
Pallet escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
Two position crown
Central hours and minutes
Sub-second at 7h30
56 ± 2 hours
Partly circular grained baseplate, meulé soleil
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 161
Cased-up on leather strap: 198
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 22 jewels
- Manually wound : 38 turns
- Overall diameter : 30.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 29.60 mm
- Overall height : 4.00 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.30 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90 mm
Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron micro flamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
- 0h dial up : 320°
- 24h dial up : 280°
Manual winding
Two mainspring barrels in parallel
Time adjustment via crown in position 2
Pallet escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
Two position crown
Central hours and minutes
Sub-second at 7h30
56 ± 2 hours
Partly circular grained baseplate, meulé soleil
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 161
Cased-up on leather strap: 198
Technical description
Movement inspired by early 19th-century marine chronometry.
Twin barrels, in the classic configuration of precision watches, work in parallel to deliver stable power for much of their 56-hour indicated reserve.
Technical description
Movement inspired by early 19th-century marine chronometry.
Twin barrels, in the classic configuration of precision watches, work in parallel to deliver stable power for much of their 56-hour indicated reserve.
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 9.9 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
- Manually winding : 20 turns of the crown
- Movement in 18K rose Gold : 26 jewels
Hours and minutes à 3h00
Sub-seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 12h00
- Overall dimensions : 32.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter of mvt : 32.00 mm
- Overall Height : 6.60 mm
- Height of winding stem : 2.53 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.20 mm
- Case diameter : 38 mm / 40.00 mm
- Overall case thickness : 9.9 mm
15 tooth escape wheel
90° Anchor fork
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil
Pinned stud
Free-sprung
Spring pinned to collet
2 position winding crown
Tourbillon with constant force and dead seconds
Manual winding
Time adjustment by crown in position 2
21'600 VPH 3 Hz
- Inertia : 11.00 mgcm2
- Angle of lift : 52°
0 h dial up: 280°
24 h dial up: 280°
42 ± 2 hours
26
High quality
Circular stripes on the bridges
Geneva waves on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement: 193
Cased on leather strap: 218
- Manually winding : 20 turns of the crown
- Movement in 18K rose Gold : 26 jewels
Hours and minutes à 3h00
Sub-seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 12h00
- Overall dimensions : 32.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter of mvt : 32.00 mm
- Overall Height : 6.60 mm
- Height of winding stem : 2.53 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.20 mm
- Case diameter : 38 mm / 40.00 mm
- Overall case thickness : 9.9 mm
15 tooth escape wheel
90° Anchor fork
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil
Pinned stud
Free-sprung
Spring pinned to collet
2 position winding crown
Tourbillon with constant force and dead seconds
Manual winding
Time adjustment by crown in position 2
21'600 VPH 3 Hz
- Inertia : 11.00 mgcm2
- Angle of lift : 52°
0 h dial up: 280°
24 h dial up: 280°
42 ± 2 hours
26
High quality
Circular stripes on the bridges
Geneva waves on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement: 193
Cased on leather strap: 218
Technical description
The remontoire (constant force device) comprises a secondary wheel (1) assembled on a lever (2), which swivels concentrically to the cage (3) of the tourbillon. This lever stops the principal wheel which carries the second hand (4) and transmits the energy of the barrel, whereas the auxiliary spring (5) (or equalizing spring) gives its energy to the escapement. (6) This then allows the secondary wheel to release once per second, and with repetition, the auxiliary spring is re-fuelled by the principal wheel.
What is a remontoire ?
In the Toubillon Souverain, the remontoire - a constant force device - can be compared to a dam that controls the flow of water and provides constant energy to the blades of a turbine. In effect, the remontoire regulates the power to the escapement to attain greater stability in rate. The adjustable inertia weights make it possible to optimize the amplitude of oscillation; the four-armed balance beats at a frequency of 21'600 v/h.
Technical description
The remontoire (constant force device) comprises a secondary wheel (1) assembled on a lever (2), which swivels concentrically to the cage (3) of the tourbillon. This lever stops the principal wheel which carries the second hand (4) and transmits the energy of the barrel, whereas the auxiliary spring (5) (or equalizing spring) gives its energy to the escapement. (6) This then allows the secondary wheel to release once per second, and with repetition, the auxiliary spring is re-fuelled by the principal wheel.
What is a remontoire ?
In the Toubillon Souverain, the remontoire - a constant force device - can be compared to a dam that controls the flow of water and provides constant energy to the blades of a turbine. In effect, the remontoire regulates the power to the escapement to attain greater stability in rate. The adjustable inertia weights make it possible to optimize the amplitude of oscillation; the four-armed balance beats at a frequency of 21'600 v/h.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 9.1 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
- Winding : Manual
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 36 jewels
- Overall diameter : 32.60 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 32.0 mm
- Overall height : 4.50 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.59 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.00mm
- Diameter of reset to zero stem : S1.20mm
2 x linear escapements, 15 teeth
2 x balances with 4 inertia weight
2 x flat microflamed Anachron balance Spring
2 x mobile stud carriers
2 x free sprung balance springs
2x spring laser pinned to Nivatronic collets
Pinned GE studs
2 position winding crown
Reset to zero button for seconds
21'600 v/h (3Hz)
10.10 mg/cm2
52°
0h dial up: 320°
24h dial up: 270°
Manual winding, 27 turns of crown
Time adjustment at 12h for left dial by winding crown on position 2 in one direction, and in the opposite direction for right dial
Reset both seconds to zero by pulling button at 4h00
Power reserve :
40 hours + 2
40 ± 2 hours
Double display:
Left dial: analog or digital according to version, indicating 24 hours
Right dial: analog, indicating 12 hours
2 small seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 11h00
High quality
Partial circular graining on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled, with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 299
Cased up with strap: 336
- Winding : Manual
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 36 jewels
- Overall diameter : 32.60 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 32.0 mm
- Overall height : 4.50 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.59 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S1.00mm
- Diameter of reset to zero stem : S1.20mm
2 x linear escapements, 15 teeth
2 x balances with 4 inertia weight
2 x flat microflamed Anachron balance Spring
2 x mobile stud carriers
2 x free sprung balance springs
2x spring laser pinned to Nivatronic collets
Pinned GE studs
2 position winding crown
Reset to zero button for seconds
21'600 v/h (3Hz)
10.10 mg/cm2
52°
0h dial up: 320°
24h dial up: 270°
Manual winding, 27 turns of crown
Time adjustment at 12h for left dial by winding crown on position 2 in one direction, and in the opposite direction for right dial
Reset both seconds to zero by pulling button at 4h00
Power reserve :
40 hours + 2
40 ± 2 hours
Double display:
Left dial: analog or digital according to version, indicating 24 hours
Right dial: analog, indicating 12 hours
2 small seconds at 6h00
Power reserve at 11h00
High quality
Partial circular graining on baseplate
Screw heads polished and bevelled, with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 299
Cased up with strap: 336
Technical description
(1) Pinions to adjust distance
(2) Adjustable inertia weights
(3) Special balance
François-Paul Journe pays tribute to the research conducted on resonance by the great 18th century watchmakers, with the presentation of the first wristwatch resonance chronometer.
In 1983, François-Paul Journe took up the challenge with a first creation in the form of a pocket-watch, which did not yet perform according to his expectations. It would take fifteen more years of work for the watchmaker to gain the maturity and the experience to enable him to present an exclusive world première, the first resonance wristwatch.
Technical description
(1) Pinions to adjust distance
(2) Adjustable inertia weights
(3) Special balance
François-Paul Journe pays tribute to the research conducted on resonance by the great 18th century watchmakers, with the presentation of the first wristwatch resonance chronometer.
In 1983, François-Paul Journe took up the challenge with a first creation in the form of a pocket-watch, which did not yet perform according to his expectations. It would take fifteen more years of work for the watchmaker to gain the maturity and the experience to enable him to present an exclusive world première, the first resonance wristwatch.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 10.2 mm
Dial: Gold with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Steel case
Diameter: 38 mm
Overall height: 8.6 mm
Dial: Silver with bronze patina and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Technical Specifications
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 22 jewels
- Manually wound : 38 turns
- Overall diameter : 30.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 29.60 mm
- Overall height : 4.00 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.30 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90 mm
Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron micro flamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
- 0h dial up : 320°
- 24h dial up : 280°
Manual winding
Two mainspring barrels in parallel
Time adjustment via crown in position 2
Pallet escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
Two position crown
Central hours and minutes
Sub-second at 7h30
56 ± 2 hours
Partly circular grained baseplate, meulé soleil
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 161
Cased-up on leather strap: 198
- Movement in 18K rose gold : 22 jewels
- Manually wound : 38 turns
- Overall diameter : 30.40 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 29.60 mm
- Overall height : 4.00 mm
- Height of winding system : 2.30 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90 mm
Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron micro flamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
- 0h dial up : 320°
- 24h dial up : 280°
Manual winding
Two mainspring barrels in parallel
Time adjustment via crown in position 2
Pallet escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
Two position crown
Central hours and minutes
Sub-second at 7h30
56 ± 2 hours
Partly circular grained baseplate, meulé soleil
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Movement without dial: 161
Cased-up on leather strap: 198
Technical description
Movement inspired by early 19th-century marine chronometry.
Twin barrels, in the classic configuration of precision watches, work in parallel to deliver stable power for much of their 56-hour indicated reserve.
Technical description
Movement inspired by early 19th-century marine chronometry.
Twin barrels, in the classic configuration of precision watches, work in parallel to deliver stable power for much of their 56-hour indicated reserve.
Calibre 1300.3 https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collection/limited-series/38-mm-steel-set FP Journe https://www.fpjourne.com/en FP Journe
About
A 38 mm STEEL CASE FOR 5 EMBLEMATIC F.P.JOURNE WATCHES
« The Historic Size »
In the 1980’s, François-Paul Journe constructed custom-made pocket watches for very discerning collectors. In 1991, he presented his first wristwatch at BaselWorld with a Platinum case of 38 mm in diameter. This was unheard-of at the time, when watches ranged between 33 and 36 mm maximum for the largest ones.
The main reason the watch was so large was that it was the first Tourbillon wristwatch with Remontoir d’Egalité ever created, and the complex mechanism took up a certain amount of space.
In 2001, F.P.Journe presented a new Tourbillon in a limited series of 99 pieces. This was the start of the Ruthenium Collection: a collection of 5 models, all with a case that was 40 mm in diameter. From then on, each watch could be offered either in 38 or 40 mm.
The Grande Sonnerie, presented in 2006, was 42 mm in diameter. After that, collectors began requesting 42 mm watches. But in order to maintain harmonious proportions, the dimension of the dial had to be completely redesigned as well as the complication that would animate the watch.
Thus, the Chronomètre Optimum, which is a compendium of chronometric savoir-faire, naturally required more space. A 38 mm case is too small; 40 or 42 mm sizes would suit perfectly this watch’s incredible mechanism.
Afterwards, the Quantième Perpétuel with instant jump and the Octa Lune were also adapted to 40 and 42 mm cases to make their indications more legible. Now, wishing to celebrate the end of the historic 38 mm case after 25 years of existence, F.P.Journe has created 38 exclusive collector’s sets containing 5 emblematic and historic watches in 38 mm.
38 mm in Steel!
It is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in Steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose Gold movements with 38 mm Steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P.Journe’s collections.
5 Watches!
The Tourbillon Souverain (made from 1999 to 2003) was never made with a Gold movement, which makes it doubly exclusive.
The Chronomètre à Résonance in its original configuration (made from 2000 to 2009) with 2 symmetrical analog display dials.
The Octa Automatique (made from 2001 to 2016), emblematic timepiece, is the first automatic watch made by F.P.Journe.
The Octa Calendrier, (made from 2003 to 2015) the company’s automatic bestseller since its creation.
The Chronomètre Souverain (made since 2005) had to be included in the set, due to its aesthetic purity and its magnificent mechanism; pure minimalism.
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
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About
THIS SET WAS PRODUCED IN 2015.
A 38 mm STEEL CASE FOR 5 EMBLEMATIC F.P.JOURNE WATCHES
« The Historic Size »
In the 1980’s, François-Paul Journe constructed custom-made pocket watches for very discerning collectors. In 1991, he presented his first wristwatch at BaselWorld with a Platinum case of 38 mm in diameter. This was unheard-of at the time, when watches ranged between 33 and 36 mm maximum for the largest ones.
The main reason the watch was so large was that it was the first Tourbillon wristwatch with Remontoir d’Egalité ever created, and the complex mechanism took up a certain amount of space.
In 2001, F.P.Journe presented a new Tourbillon in a limited series of 99 pieces. This was the start of the Ruthenium Collection: a collection of 5 models, all with a case that was 40 mm in diameter. From then on, each watch could be offered either in 38 or 40 mm.
The Grande Sonnerie, presented in 2006, was 42 mm in diameter. After that, collectors began requesting 42 mm watches. But in order to maintain harmonious proportions, the dimension of the dial had to be completely redesigned as well as the complication that would animate the watch.
Thus, the Chronomètre Optimum, which is a compendium of chronometric savoir-faire, naturally required more space. A 38 mm case is too small; 40 or 42 mm sizes would suit perfectly this watch’s incredible mechanism.
Afterwards, the Quantième Perpétuel with instant jump and the Octa Lune were also adapted to 40 and 42 mm cases to make their indications more legible. Now, wishing to celebrate the end of the historic 38 mm case after 25 years of existence, F.P.Journe has created 38 exclusive collector’s sets containing 5 emblematic and historic watches in 38 mm.
38 mm in Steel!
It is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in Steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose Gold movements with 38 mm Steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P.Journe’s collections.
5 Watches!
The Tourbillon Souverain (made from 1999 to 2003) was never made with a Gold movement, which makes it doubly exclusive.
The Chronomètre à Résonance in its original configuration (made from 2000 to 2009) with 2 symmetrical analog display dials.
The Octa Automatique (made from 2001 to 2016), emblematic timepiece, is the first automatic watch made by F.P.Journe.
The Octa Calendrier, (made from 2003 to 2015) the company’s automatic bestseller since its creation.
The Chronomètre Souverain (made since 2005) had to be included in the set, due to its aesthetic purity and its magnificent mechanism; pure minimalism. -
Technical description
Technical Specifications
Indications :Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phaseDimensions :- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
Particularities :In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotorWinding Speed :274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Features :Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3Frequency :21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Balance: :Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°Amplitude :12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°Autonomy :160 ± 10 hours
Number of jewels :36
Decoration :High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight grainingNumber of pieces :Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308Indications :Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phaseDimensions :- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
Particularities :In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotorWinding Speed :274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Features :Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3Frequency :21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Balance: :Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°Amplitude :12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°Autonomy :160 ± 10 hours
Number of jewels :36
Decoration :High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight grainingNumber of pieces :Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
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Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical Specifications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large Date
Power reserve at 10h00
Moon phase
- Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
- Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
- Overall Height : 5.90 mm
- Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
- Diameter of stem thread : S0.90mm
In-line lever escapement, 15-tooth wheel
Balance with 4 inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung balance
Nivatronic laser-welded to the collet
Pinned GE stud
Three-position crown
Slipping mainspring
Off-centre winding rotor
274 anti clock-wise rotations per 24 hours
Uni-directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Date and moon setting by turning crown in opposite ways (position 2)
Time setting with crown in position 3
21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
Inertia: 10.10 mgcm2
Angle of lift: 52°
12 h dial up : 280°
90 h dial up : 220°
160 ± 10 hours
36
High grade
Circular stripes on the bridges
Baseplate partly circular grained
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steelwork with polished chamfers and straight graining
Movement: 271
Cased up with strap: 308
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.
Technical description
(1) 22K Gold rotor with uni-directional winding
(2) Large capacity mainspring barrel
(3) Precision-adjustment weights
(4) Full-size free-sprung chronometer balance
Watches with long power reserves have hitherto been handicapped by small balances which are susceptible to shocks and disturbances. The Octa's compact construction allows a large (10.1 mm) balance to be fitted, giving greater inertia and stability. The free-sprung chronometer balance is adjusted by five turning weights that vibrate at a steady 21'600 times an hour.
Fully wound, the Octa delivers chronometric precision for 120 hours. The meter-long mainspring supplies an average 850gr of torque, limiting the loss in balance amplitude to 25% over the five-day period. Beyond that time, the watch will continue to go for another day or two, but the amplitude-loss no longer guarantees precision timekeeping.