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F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu No. 136-CB

Partially verified

This F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu, identified by serial number 136-CB, is a manual-winding wristwatch constructed from tantalum. The timepiece features a three-body polished tantalum case measuring 39 mm in diameter and 8.6 mm in thickness, characterized by concave lugs and a transparent case back secured with five screws. The metallic blue dial displays white painted radial Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial, accompanied by white painted hands. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 1304 movement, crafted in 18K pink gold, which incorporates twin barrels, 22 jewels, and a gold wheel train. The movement is decorated with fausses cotes and engine-turned guilloché patterns and features a monometallic 4-arm balance adjusted to 6 positions. The watch is presented with a tantalum F.P. Journe buckle, a fitted box, and a certificate.

Front view of the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu with an inset showing the Caliber 1304 movement.
Front view of the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu with an inset showing the Caliber 1304 movement. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
F.P. Journe
Reference
Chronomètre Bleu
Catalogue / lot identifier
312
Source-reported date
2010
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
136-CB

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 Design

The Chronomètre Bleu is housed in a three-body, solid, polished tantalum case. The construction includes concave lugs and a transparent case back that is attached using five screws, with sapphire crystals covering the front and rear of the watch. The exterior diameter of the case is 39 mm, with an overall thickness of 8.6 mm.

The dial is finished in a metallic blue tone. It features painted radial Arabic numerals and an outer minute track. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned on the main dial surface. The watch is equipped with white painted hands, which the auction description confirms are original to the piece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 5 screws, sapphire crystals.”
  • “Metallic blue with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial.”
  • “White painted Journe hands.”

Movement Specifications

The watch utilizes the Caliber 1304 movement, which is manufactured in 18K pink gold. The movement architecture features twin barrels and a gold wheel train. It is finished with fausses cotes and engine-turned and guilloché decoration. The caliber contains 22 jewels and operates via a straight-line lever escapement.

Mechanical regulation is achieved through a monometallic 4-arm balance that is adjusted to 6 positions, featuring 4 eccentric timing weights. The balance assembly includes a shock absorber and a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement provides a 56-hour power reserve.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. F.P. Journe 1304 in 18K pink gold, fausses cotes, engine turned and guilloché decoration, 22 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance adjusted to 6 positions with 4 eccentric timing weights, shock absorber, self compensating free sprung fl at balance spring, twin barrels, gold wheel train.”

Condition and Documentation

Specifically, the case is rated as very good (Grade 2), and the dial as new (Grade 1-01). The movement is described as being in 'as new' condition (Grade 1*).

The watch is sold with its original fitted box and certificate. The dial, case, and movement are signed accordingly, and the watch includes a tantalum F.P. Journe buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AAA Excellent”
  • “Case: 2 Very good”
  • “Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”
  • “Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production timeframe for serial number 136-CB?
  • Are there variations in the blue dial finish across different years of production for this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu No. 136-CB
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerF.P. Journe“F.P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit," Chronomètre Blue, No. 136-CB.”
Case MaterialTantalum“tantalum chronometer wristwatch”
MovementCaliber 1304“Cal. F.P. Journe 1304 in 18K pink gold”
Diameter39 mm“Diam. 39 mm.”
Thickness8.6 mm“Thickness 8.6 mm.”
Jewel Count22“22 jewels”
Power Reserve56 hours“56-hour power reserve”
Balance Adjustment6 positions“adjusted to 6 positions”

Visible details

  • Case is made of tantalum
  • Transparent case back secured by five screws
  • Dial is a metallic blue finish with radial Arabic numerals
  • Movement baseplate and bridges are made of 18K pink gold

Research qualifications

  • The source indicates an overhaul is recommended
  • Long-term mechanical status not verified beyond auction condition report

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

Consulted source

F.P. JOURNE CHRONOMETRE BLUE TANTALUM F.P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit," Chronomètre Blue, No. 136-CB. Sold on November 26th, 2010. Very fine and rare, tantalum chronometer wristwatch with 56-hour power reserve and a tantalum F.P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 9baa6fc3ea

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