The split seconds chronograph is a landmark complication, and gives users the ability to time two simultaneous events. Known for its mechanical complication, it is a function that every great manufacture must possess in their quiver. The present Chronographe Rattrapante is <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>'s offering in the category, and as always he has executed in a wholly original way, incorporating an integrated bracelet as well as a striking dark purple dial.

F.P. Journe LineSport Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante (Reference CMS/CM). A 44mm platinum manual wristwatch with date and split-seconds chronograph. Circa 2022

The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a>, a collection of mechanical wristwatch chronometers with automatic winding and a record breaking 120-hour power reserve was launched in 2001. Joining the collection in 2011 is the Octa UTC, powered by the magnificent 1300.3 calibre movement. On top of this is the innovative patented system that uses Universal Time Coordinated, the modern standard of determining time zones in full hours based on international atomic time. This system mechanically indicates the different time zones and seasonal time differences with reference to the Earth’s rotation, making it less variable than the previously utilized GMT. Seen on the salmon-colored dial are the indications for the impressively long power reserve as well as the date. An off-centered guilloché subdial illustrates local time via blued steel hands, while a gilt steel hand indicates home time in 24-hour format. Also seen on the dial is a laser engraved and hand painted world map on a sapphire disc that illustrates the earth’s 24 time zones, a bright and brilliant feature for <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>.

F.P. Journe Octa UTC. A pink gold dual time zone automatic wristwatch with date and power reserve indication, Circa 2012

In 2015,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>&nbsp;released an extremely limited set of his most coveted model lines cased in the highly unusual stainless steel case metal to commemorate the discontinuing of the 38mm case size. Each watch was only produced in 38 individual pieces. The present&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a>&nbsp;Reserve de Marche is part of that extremely rare and highly sought after run.

F.P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche. A limited edition stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and power reserve. Circa 2015

The split seconds chronograph is one of the technically challenging and prestigious <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/high-complications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">complications</a> in watchmaking, and for his first ever offering in the segment, the ever-audacious <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> cased the newly developed movement in an ultra-light and sporty titanium case. For further weight saving, many movement components were also crafted out of titanium, making the present watch not only highly complicated but also unprecedented in the field. This earlier version also features rubber elements for protection which was removed on the current production version, making it more collectable.

F.P. Journe LineSport Chronographe Rattrapante. A titanium mechanical single button split seconds chronograph wristwatch with date. Circa 2021

Introduced in 2013, the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> Quantieme Perpetuel instantly became one of the most anticipated collections of the brand. The model features an innovative instantaneous jump mechanism and big window display, giving the user great legibility. The leap year counter is located in the centre of the dial, resulting in a dial that displays a lot of information but at the same time not over-crowding the dial.

F.P. Journe Quantième Perpétuel. A platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with power reserve. Circa 2021

The successor to the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a> Calandrier, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>’s automatic annual calendar wristwatch, the current Quantième Perpétuel was first introduced in 2012 in a 40mm or 42mm case in platinum or pink gold.&nbsp; The present one features a clean silvered dial cased in pink gold.

F.P.Journe Quantieme Perpetual, A rose gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with power reserve, Circa 2021

One of the first watchmakers to incorporate the resonance effect onto a wristwatch, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>'s <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/chronometre-a-resonance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resonance</a> has gained an reputation for its eccentric design and remarkable complication. The present example is cased in platinum with a white gold dial, the movement upgraded to pink gold from the earlier brass movements.

F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, A platinum mechanical dual time wristwatch with power reserve, Circa 2008

The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> Quantième Perpétuel is a prestigious automatic wristwatch celebrated for its technical ingenuity and refined aesthetics. It features an innovative perpetual calendar mechanism with an instantaneous jumping display, ensuring that all indications day, date, month, and leap year—change simultaneously at midnight. This design prioritizes exceptional legibility and ease of use, setting it apart from traditional perpetual calendars. Crafted with F.P. Journe’s signature attention to detail, the watch combines mechanical sophistication with timeless elegance, making it a standout piece in the world of haute horology.

F.P. Journe Octa Quantième Perpétuel. A rose gold automatic wristwatch date, day, month, power reserve, leap year, and perpetual calendar. 2017

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch?waysToBuy=buyNow&amp;creators=F.P.%2520Journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> papers and box.

F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Lune Nacre 'Boutique Collection'. A platinum automatic wristwatch with date, moon phase, and power reserve. 2012

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/chronometre-a-resonance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronomètre à Résonance</a>&nbsp;series is one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>'s crowning works, cementing his position as both a master watchmaker and visionary genius. The movement contains two balance springs, which through the resonance phenomena, synchronise in beat rate and improves the overall accuracy of the watch. The present example belongs to a very early batch of this landmark series, differentiated by its smaller case size of 38mm and movement made of brass instead of the later standard rose gold.

F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance (Reference R). A 38mm platinum mechanical dual time wristwatch with power reserve, Circa 2004

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>'s Chronographe Rattrapante from the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/linesport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LineSport</a> collection is nothing short of mesmerizing. The split-seconds chronograph entered the LineSport family in 2018 and appeared for the first time in this collection with precious metal-cases. Having listened closely to collector's criticism and preferences, F.P. Journe got rid of the rubber bumpers in between bracelet links like the previous model and increased the case size to 44mm. In the hierarchy of chronographs, the rattrapante (split-seconds) is king. Designed to time events that start but do not end together, the beauty of a rattrapante is having two chronographs in one watch.

F.P. Journe LineSport Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante (Reference CM). A pink gold split seconds single button chronograph automatic bracelet watch. Circa 2024

The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/chronometre-a-resonance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronomètre à Résonance</a> series is one of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>'s crowning works, cementing his position as both a master watchmaker and visionary genius. The movement contains two balance springs, which through the resonance phenomena, synchronise in beat rate and improves the overall accuracy of the watch. The present example belongs to a very early batch of this landmark series, differentiated by its smaller case size of 38 mm and movement made of brass instead of the later standard rose gold. The watch comes with an Authenticity Certificate issued by the brand in 2025.

F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, A platinum dual time mechanical wristwatch with power reserve indication and brass movement, Circa 2002

In the world of collecting <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a>, there are several differentiating which can greatly elevate value. Two of these factors are the case size and movement material. Journe discontinued the 38mm case size in 2015, and stopped producing brass movements in 2004, therefore watches possessing these features are considered to be rarer and more desirable. The present <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a> Chronographe, a model which was also discontinued years ago, contains both of these features.

F.P. Journe Octa Chronographe. A 38mm platinum automatic flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and brass movement. Circa 2004

F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu was the first watch in the F.P. Journe collection to be crafted in a tantalum case. The dial, made by the Journe Cadrans integrated dial manufacture, is lacquered to resemble a striking blue mirror above which the cream Arabic numerals appear to be floating. The watch is encased with a twin barrel movement made from 18ct gold, a unique brand signature of F.P. Journe. <ul><li>Please note the image is a representative image of this item and not a photograph of the exact item available for purchase. For exact specifications, please use the Enquire function for further assistance from our team.</li><li>Please note that availability of this item is subject to change based on market conditions. For details please use the Enquire function.</li></ul>

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