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Wristwatch · Manual-winding watch with resonance complication

F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance

Partially verified

This F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance is an early production example featuring the brass movement, a series introduced in 1998. It is constructed with a 38mm platinum case. The dial is crafted from yellow gold with a distinct textured finish and incorporates two separate time-display sub-dials, each equipped with dedicated hands and indices. The exhibition case back reveals the mechanical brass movement, characterized by its dual independent balance system which facilitates the resonance phenomenon. According to the provided information, the total production of this early brass movement iteration is limited to fewer than 467 units. No details regarding service history, technical performance, or original box and papers are provided.

Exhibition case back view of the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, showing the brass resonance movement.
Exhibition case back view of the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, showing the brass resonance movement. — Hairspring. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-winding watch with resonance complication
Maker / attribution
F.P. Journe
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1998 to early 2000s
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

Case and Dial

The timepiece features a 38mm diameter case crafted from platinum. It consists of two primary sub-dials for time indication, each featuring blued steel hands and a central guilloché pattern.

These sub-dials provide independent time measurement, complemented by additional indicators for the power reserve. The overall design emphasizes the technical orientation of the movement, with the precious metal construction of the case serving to house the intricate acoustic resonance mechanism developed by François-Paul Journe.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب این ساعت از جنس پلاتین با قطر ۳۸ میلی‌متر ساخته شده است.”
  • “صفحه ساعت از طلای زرد درخشان با بافت و پرداخت ویژه طراحی شده که دو صفحه فرعی مجزا با اعداد و عقربه‌های اختصاصی را برای نمایش زمان در بر می‌گیرد.”

Movement and Functionality

At the core of this watch is a brass movement, which signifies its placement within the initial production run of the Chronomètre à Résonance model. The architecture is defined by the use of two independent balance wheels, which work in tandem to achieve the physical phenomenon of resonance, aiding in the watch's chronometric precision.

The production of this specific movement configuration is documented to be limited, with fewer than 467 units having been manufactured.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور مکانیکی برنجی این اثر با ساختار پیچیده دو رقاصک مستقل قابل مشاهده است”
  • “کمتر از ۴۶۷ نمونه از ساعت رزونانس در دوره موتورهای برنجی ساخته شده است”

Condition and Status

The source describes the current condition of the watch as untouched, emphasizing the presence of a natural and original patina on its external surfaces. This characteristic is noted as a specific trait of the early brass-movement watches, distinguishing them from subsequent models produced with gold movements.

Due to its preserved state and historical importance, the watch has received a request from the F.P. Journe company for inclusion in a dedicated exhibition in Miami in 2025. No further information is provided regarding the watch's mechanical performance, its frequency of use, or the existence of accompanying secondary items such as original boxes or purchase certificates.

Evidence for this section
  • “وضعیت فیزیکی این قطعه طبق منبع کاملاً دست‌نخورده (untouched) و همراه با پتینه‌ای طبیعی گزارش شده است.”
  • “شرکت اف. پی. ژورن خواستار حضور این قطعه در نمایشگاه ویژه رزونانس در میامی در سال ۲۰۲۵ شده است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date or serial number range for this platinum example?
  • Does the watch retain any original accompanying documentation or service records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerF.P. Journe“سازنده: F.P. Journe”
ModelChronomètre à Résonance“مدل: Chronomètre à Résonance”
Movement MaterialBrass“جنس موتور: برنج (Brass Movement)”
Case MaterialPlatinum“قاب این ساعت از جنس پلاتین با قطر ۳۸ میلی‌متر ساخته شده است.”
Total ProductionFewer than 467 examples“کمتر از ۴۶۷ نمونه از ساعت رزونانس در دوره موتورهای برنجی ساخته شده است”
Exhibition RequestRequested by F.P. Journe for 2025 Miami exhibition“شرکت اف. پی. ژورن خواستار حضور این قطعه در نمایشگاه ویژه رزونانس در میامی در سال ۲۰۲۵ شده است.”

Visible details

  • Dual time display sub-dials with guilloché centers
  • Exposed brass movement with twin balance wheels visible through the case back
  • Engraved text on the movement back including the maker's name and resonance function

Research qualifications

  • Lack of verified provenance documents, service history, or original packaging
  • Unverified mechanical health and precision status
  • The source claims are based on seller information without independent validation

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی F.P. Journe مدل Chronomètre à Résonance قاب پلاتین

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 03bca9f391

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