Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
F. P. Journe
Centigraphe Souverain Pink gold chronograph wristwatch Circa 2019 | F. P. Journe |「Centigraphe Souverain」粉紅金計時腕錶，年份約2019
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May 10, 11:59 AM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
F. P. Journe
Centigraphe Souverain
Pink gold chronograph wristwatch
Circa 2019
F. P. Journe
「Centigraphe Souverain」粉紅金計時腕錶，年份約2019
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1506 manual winding, 50 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 424-CT
Closure: 18k pink gold F.P. Journe buckle
Dimensions: 40.5 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: F.P. Journe warranty card, USB key with instruction manual, leather cardholder, polishing cloth and presentation case with outer packaging
In 2008, Francois-Paul Journe won his third 'Aiguille d’Or prize' with his innovative Centigraphe Souverain creation. The ingenious mechanism indicates elapsed time from one 100th of a second to 10 minutes, visible on three dials, and in the process a patent was granted to protect his invention.
The development of this mechanical wonder began when Francois-Paul Journe met Jean Todt, former executive director of Scuderia Ferrari, the Ferrari company's Formula One constructor through the ICM Foundation (Institute of medical research to help fight brain and spinal cord diseases). During the course of their meetings they discussed the ideal chronograph for the world of car racing. Journe said "there was nothing serious enough in mechanical horology to time today’s racing cars to the 100th of a second.” After three years working on his idea he finally presented the Centigraphe Souverain, giving Jean Todt all the credit for the inspiration.
The present example in pink gold with silver dial is well-preserved and further offered as a full set with its original warranty card and presentation case.