F.P. JOURNE | TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN D'EGALIT, AN EARLY PLATINUM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH CONSTANT FORCE REMONTOIRE, POWER RESERVE INDICATION AND BRASS MOVEMENT, CIRCA 2001

Launched in 1999, the Tourbillon Souverain d'Egalité marked the first usage of a constant force remontoire in a wristwatch, a timekeeping mechanism that would regulate the uneven force delivered by the mainspring. However, it is by combining the remontoire with the tourbillon that acts as a successful tribute to F. P. Journe's technical genius in the creation of complicated modern wristwatches firmly rooted in horological tradition. Although the Tourbillon Souverain has been in F.P. Journe’s production for 21 years, only the ones that were produced from 1999 to 2003 were classified as the D’Egalit model. While the ones afterward would be classified as the Avec Seconde Morte as they would further include a fascinating deadbeat seconds function as well. For the D’Egalit model such as the present watch, collectors were able to identify four significant series of the model produced. The present model which would be considered the fourth generation of the D’Egalit model can be identified with its smaller dial screws and pronounced case back engravings. In recent years the market has shown a great appreciation for all of F.P. Journe’s earlier rhodium-plated brass movements. However, among all, it would undoubtedly be the earlier Tourbillon Sourverain that captures the heart of all collectors. With approximately 240 to 410 pieces of the D’Egalit made, the current watch offered is in very good overall condition and also accompanied by the original certificate and presentation box that is surely a great piece of F.P. Journe’s heritage.