F.P. JOURNE | TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN A PLATINUM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH REMONTOIRE DEAD BEAT SECONDS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2007

Accompanied by F. P Journe Certificate of Authenticity and presentation case with outer card box. The Tourbillon Souverain Remontoir embodies F.P. Journe's passion for horological principles and techniques. The constant-force remontoir is a supplementary energy source composed of springs or weights, supplying a constant force directly to the escapement via the going train and main power source. The remontoir, thus acts effectively as a buffer to limit the effect of variances in power of the going train on the escapement.

Born in March 1957 in Marseille, Francois Paul Journe enrolled at a Paris watch making school at the age of 16. Upon completion of his studies in 1976, he joined his uncle, Michel Journe, working at his antique clock and watch restoration workshop on Rue de Verneuil. In 1982, Journe created his first constant-force tourbillon pocket watch.

After setting up as an independent watchmaker in Paris in 1985, Journe spent four years restoring antiques and developing new timepieces. In 1989, Journe opened a movement factory in Jura, in Switzerland. Journe's horological genius allowed him to work with the most famous retailers such as Asprey, Breguet, and Cartier. In 1995, Journe left his venture in the Jura and devoted the next four years to prepare his own first collection of chronometer signed F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit.

In 2001, Journe presented the world's first automatic movement with a 120-hour power reserve indication, as well as the creation of eighteen unique Opus One watches, in partnership with Harry Winston. In 2002 and 2003 the Octa Calendrier and the Octa Calendrier and the Octa Luna were launched followed in 2005 by the famous Sonnerie Souveraine Wristwatch with Grade Sonnerie and the Chronometre Sourverain. The Tourbillon Souverain was the first tourbillon Journe created himself. This novel timepiece offered the exclusive combination of a wristwatch with tourbillon and constant-force device. Despite the model's immediate success, Journe decided to cease production in 2003 in order to maintain exclusivity and develop his own creativity.

Thus, the Tourbillon Souverain à Seconde Morte was born. A more sophisticated version of its predecessor, it includes a deadbeat seconds function. In 2004, the Tourbillon Souverain à Seconde Morte was awarded the esteemed 'Aiguille d'or' from the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix.

Featuring an impressive 40 mm case, this exclusive and elegantly styled timepiece is a highly desirable item for patrons of independent horology and today, the legacy of F.P. Journe endures as an industry leader, espousing a creative spirit and technical mastery in the art of high-end watchmaking.