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F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Aluminum

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This F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport is an early version of the manufacturer's mechanical sport chronograph, introduced in 2011. Constructed from aluminum, it features a case, movement caliber, and bracelet entirely produced from this alloy. The design goal was to minimize weight, resulting in a total weight of approximately 55 grams. To enhance durability for active wear, the case and bracelet incorporate protective rubber elements. The dial displays a signature chronograph layout with three sub-dials, capable of tracking intervals down to 1/100th of a second. The aluminum caliber is visible through a transparent case back. This aluminum iteration was produced for a three-year window before being replaced by a titanium successor. The auction description reports the watch is in excellent condition, with no observable signs of wear or use. No history of service is provided.

Front view of the F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport in aluminum featuring a rubber-accented case and bracelet.
Front view of the F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport in aluminum featuring a rubber-accented case and bracelet. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
F.P. Journe
Reference
CTS
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2011
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Design

The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport, introduced in 2011, is characterized by its reliance on aluminum for its structural components. It is reported to be the first wristwatch globally to utilize aluminum for its case, movement caliber, and integrated bracelet. This engineering approach serves to reduce the overall mass of the timepiece to approximately 55 grams, balancing weight reduction with complex mechanical functionality.

The external design integrates protective rubber elements applied to the case and bracelet, intended to offer additional impact resistance during active use. The dial features a chronograph configuration comprised of three sub-dials. The internal mechanism is visible through a transparent case back, displaying the aluminum caliber architecture.

Evidence for this section
  • “نخستین ساعت مچی جهان به‌شمار می‌رود که قاب، کالیبر موتور و بند فلزی آن تماماً از آلیاژ آلومینیوم ساخته شده‌اند”
  • “وزن کلی این ساعت مچی تنها به ۵۵ گرم می‌رسد”
  • “قاب و بند ساعت با پوشش‌های محافظتی لاستیکی (رابر) تکمیل شده‌اند”

Technical Capability

The watch operates as a mechanical chronograph designed for high-precision time measurement. According to the technical specifications provided, the movement is engineered to record time intervals with a resolution of one-hundredth of a second. This mechanical complexity is achieved within an aluminum-based caliber construction, which remains visible through the case back.

The movement and chronograph functions are integrated into the overall light-weight design of the timepiece, adhering to the manufacturer's technical requirements for the Centigraphe Sport model line. The display includes three sub-registers for the chronograph function, arranged on the dial face.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور پیشرفته آن قادر به ثبت و اندازه‌گیری فواصل زمانی بسیار دقیق معادل یک‌صدم ثانیه می‌باشد”
  • “کالیبر ساخته‌شده از آلومینیوم از طریق درب پشت شفاف قابل مشاهده است”

Production History and Condition

This aluminum version of the Centigraphe Sport was in production for a three-year period following its 2011 release. It was subsequently replaced in the manufacturer's lineup by a later version utilizing titanium.

The auction description reports the condition of the watch as highly preserved. It states that the item has been maintained in an ideal manner with no visible signs of wear or previous use. There is no information provided regarding the watch's service history or maintenance records.

Evidence for this section
  • “این نسخه اولیه آلومینیومی تنها به مدت سه سال در خط تولید باقی ماند”
  • “وضعیت این نمونه بسیار برجسته و استثنایی توصیف شده است؛ به گونه‌ای که به‌طور کاملاً ایدئال نگهداری شده و هیچ‌گونه آثار سایش یا استفاده در آن مشهود نیست”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific total number of aluminum units produced during the three-year manufacturing window?
  • Are there distinct serial number ranges used to differentiate the early aluminum models from the later titanium versions?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Aluminum
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerF.P. Journe“سازنده: F.P. Journe”
ModelCentigraphe Sport“مدل: Centigraphe Sport”
ReferenceCTS“Reference: CTS”
Year of Introduction2011“سال معرفی: ۲۰۱۱”
Country of manufactureSwitzerland“Country: سوئیس”
Total Weight55 grams“وزن کلی: حدود ۵۵ گرم”
Case MaterialAluminum“جنس قاب: آلومینیوم”
Movement MaterialAluminum“جنس کالیبر: آلومینیوم”

Visible details

  • Case and bracelet constructed from aluminum alloy
  • Rubber protective components on the case and bracelet
  • Chronograph movement capable of 1/100th second measurement
  • Transparent case back revealing the aluminum caliber

Research qualifications

  • The auction house has not performed independent authentication or expert verification.
  • Service history and past repair records are not documented in the provided description.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف F.P. Journe مدل Centigraphe Sport آلومینیومی

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1bcb3aeff5

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