Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 52. Chronomètre à Résonance Platinum dual time zone wristwatch with power reserve indication Circa 2005 | 「Chronomètre à Résonance」鉑金兩地時間腕錶備動力儲存顯示,約2005年製.

Property of a private collector

F.P. Journe

Chronomètre à Résonance Platinum dual time zone wristwatch with power reserve indication Circa 2005 | 「Chronomètre à Résonance」鉑金兩地時間腕錶備動力儲存顯示,約2005年製

Auction Closed

November 10, 02:59 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 250,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Property of a private collector


F. P. Journe


Chronomètre à Résonance

Platinum dual time zone wristwatch with power reserve indication

Circa 2005


Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. 1499.2 manual winding, 36 jewels 

Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws

Case number: 195-RN  

Closure: F.P. Journe alligator strap and platinum buckle

Dimensions: 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes  

Papers: yes

Accessories: F.P. Journe warranty card, instruction manual and presentation case with outer packaging

Francois-Paul Journe began his career as a clock restorer in France. Ultimately, the talented watchmaker created his own manufacture in 1999. His innovative approach to watchmaking and great sense of design inevitably made Francois-Paul Journe one of the most acclaimed independent watchmakers and the only one to win the celebrated Aiguille d’Or prize three times. Staying true to his ‘Invenit et Fecit’ philosophy, that is ‘Invented and Made’, the Resonance has left an indelible mark on haute horology with its rigorous craftsmanship since its launch in the year 2000.

At a first glance the Resonance may deceive the public as a simple dual time watch. However, on the contrary, it not only has an appealing watch face, but it also has a very exciting and technologically advanced movement. As its name suggests, the Resonance adopts a pair of balance wheels that not only power the two-time zones displayed, but most astonishingly serve together as exciter and resonator which provides more inertia to the movement and results in greater accuracy of time. Abraham-Louis Breguet was the first to discover the principles of 'resonance'. Breguet's resonance watches introduced two independent movements within the same case and in so doing, Breguet was able to demonstrate that the balances became regulated by the 'resonance' phenomenon, oscillating exactly in step with one another.

The present watch is offered in very attractive condition with razor sharp edges and beautiful proportions. It comes further as a complete set with warranty card and presentation case with outer packaging.