Francois-Paul Journe’s introduction to watches came via his uncle, one of the few antique timepieces restorers working in Europe during the 1970’s. Apprenticing for his uncle, Journe had the opportunity to work hands-on with original pieces by such greats as Breguet and Janvier. That thorough education in the elements of classical watchmaking laid the foundation for Journe’s own brand, which he launched in 1999. That year, he debuted the first watches to bear his now-signature imprimatur: “F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit” or “invented and made”. Journe’s first release was the Tourbillon Souverain, which was the first wristwatch to employ the historic remontoire mechanism to transfer power between the mainspring and escapement. It married a near-forgotten vestige of antique pocket-watches with the latest technology, defining the F.P. Journe approach. It was followed by such revolutionary introductions as 2000’s Chronomètre à Resonance and 2008’s Centigraphe Souverain. Journe’s numerous technical feats, including a complex grand sonnerie, have earned him the top prize at Geneva’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie three times — more than any other manufacture in history. While Journe is fluent in classicism, he isn’t afraid to break from tradition. One of Journe’s most popular models, the supremely stylish Chronomètre Bleu, features a case of blue-gray tantalum and a glossy blue chrome dial. The sporty Linesport range includes models in titanium and aluminum that are no less elegant, equipped with fine complications and elaborate mechanics. Journe is one of the few modern watchmakers to have his workshops in the heart of Geneva, where every component is designed, constructed and assembled in-house.

F.P. Journe 

Important Watches

Dial: whitened brass with 'clous de Paris' pattern

Dial: whitened brass with 'clous de Paris' pattern Caliber: quartz Case: stainless steel Size: 126 mm diameter Signed: dial Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F. P. Journe presentation box, International Guarantee and Operating Instructions booklet (undated), and receipt dated 11 July 2025

View 1 of Lot 117: Pendulette Réveil Souveraine | A stainless steel table clock with alarm, Circa 2025

pendulette réveil souveraine | a stainless steel table clock with alarm, circa 2025

Dial: white gold Caliber: cal. 1499.3 mechanical, 40 jewels Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws Case number: 447-RN Closure: platinum F. P. Journe buckle Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F. P. Journe presentation boxes with outer packaging, Certificate of Authenticity card confirming the individual number of the piece as 447-RN (undated), Operating Instructions booklet, and polishing cloth

View 1 of Lot 66: Chronomètre à Résonance | A platinum dual time zone wristwatch with power reserve indication, Circa 2005

chronomètre à résonance | a platinum dual time zone wristwatch with power reserve indication, circa 2005

Dial: grey Caliber: cal. 1300.3 automatic, jewelled Case: aluminum, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws Case number: 216-ARS Closure: aluminum F.P. Journe integrated bracelet with double-folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F.P. presentation box with outer packaging, warranty card, instruction manual, and polishing cloth

View 1 of Lot 65: Reference ARS Octa Sport | An aluminum bracelet watch with digital date display, day/night and power reserve indication, Circa 2013

reference ars octa sport | an aluminum bracelet watch with digital date display, day/night and power reserve indication, circa 2013

Dial: semi-skeletonized Caliber: cal. 1509 mechanical, 31 jewels Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws Case number: 27/69-VII Closure: platinum and 18k white gold F. P. Journe folding clasp Size: 45.2 x 37.5 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F. P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Authenticity confirming the individual numbering of the piece as 27/69-VII and dated January 20th, 2017

View 1 of Lot 14: Vagabondage II | A limited edition platinum semi-skeletonized wristwatch with wandering minutes and hours display, and power reserve indication, Owned and Worn by Tom Brady,Circa 2017

vagabondage ii | a limited edition platinum semi-skeletonized wristwatch with wandering minutes and hours display, and power reserve indication, owned and worn by tom brady,circa 2017

Dial: semi-skeletonized Caliber: cal. 1504 mechanical, 19 jewels Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws Case number: 53/69V Closure: 18k white gold F. P. Journe folding clasp Size: 41 x 34 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F. P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, and Certificate dated April 1st, 2006

View 1 of Lot 13: Vagabondage I | A limited edition platinum semi-skeletonized wristwatch with wandering minutes and hours display, Circa 2006

vagabondage i | a limited edition platinum semi-skeletonized wristwatch with wandering minutes and hours display, circa 2006

Dial: luminescent white Caliber: cal. 1210 quartz, 18 jewels Case: titanium and diamond-set, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws Case number: A-008-ELZ Closure: F. P. Journe rubber strap and stainless steel folding clasp Size: 35 x 40 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F.P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, Warranty Card, leather tassel, silk scarf, polishing cloth, and notebook

View 1 of Lot 11: Reference ELT Élégante 40 | A titanium and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2017

reference elt élégante 40 | a titanium and diamond-set wristwatch, circa 2017

Dial: Mediterranean blue, semi-skeletonized

Dial: Mediterranean blue, semi-skeletonized Caliber: cal. 1304 mechanical, 22 jewels Case: tantalum, sapphire crystal display back secured by five screws Case number: 95/99- Byblos Closure: tantalum F. P. Journe buckle Size: 39 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: F. P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, and polishing cloth

View 1 of Lot 15: Chronomètre Bleu Byblos | A rare limited edition tantalum semi-skeletonized wristwatch, no. 95 out of 99 pieces, Circa 2015

chronomètre bleu byblos | a rare limited edition tantalum semi-skeletonized wristwatch, no. 95 out of 99 pieces, circa 2015

Dial: anthracite Caliber: cal. 1300.3 automatic, 40 jewels Case: titanium with rubber inserts, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws Case number: no. 400-ARS Closure: titanium with rubber inserts F. P. Journe bracelet with double folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F. P. Journe presentation box, Warranty Card (undated), and polishing cloth

View 1 of Lot 12: Octa Automatique Réserve Sport Titanium | A titanium automatic bracelet watch with date, day/night and power reserve indication, Circa 2015

octa automatique réserve sport titanium | a titanium automatic bracelet watch with date, day/night and power reserve indication, circa 2015

This construction helmet in the brand's colors by F.P. Journe was given to an extremely limited number of guests during the breaking ground ceremony of the F.P. Journe's New York boutique located on Mercer street. The hat is exceptionally autographed by F. P. Journe.

View 1 of Lot 116: Construction Crew | An autographed construction hard hat given at the breaking ground for F.P. Journe's New York boutique, Circa 2021

construction crew | an autographed construction hard hat given at the breaking ground for f.p. journe's new york boutique, circa 2021

Dial: silvered Caliber: cal. 1300 automatic rhodium plated brass, 32 jewels Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws Case number: 076-01A Closure: 18k pink gold F.P. Journe buckle Size: 38 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F.P. Journe presentation box, Warranty card dated August 21st, 2001, and two additional pairs of straps

View 1 of Lot 63: Octa Réserve de Marche 'Straight Côtes de Genève' | A pink gold wristwatch with date, power reserve indication and rhodium coated brass movement, Circa 2001

octa réserve de marche 'straight côtes de genève' | a pink gold wristwatch with date, power reserve indication and rhodium coated brass movement, circa 2001

The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a> Automatique Lune Nacre 'Boutique Collection' is a rare platinum automatic wristwatch produced between 2008 and 2017. This specific 2012 model features an unique mother-of-pearl (nacre) hour circle combined with a central silver guilloché Clous de Paris dial.

Octa Automatique Lune Nacre 'Boutique Collection'. A platinum automaticwristwatch with date, moon phase, and power reserve. 2012

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> introduced his now coveted Ruthénium series in the year 2001, producing an exceedinly small 99-piece edition across a variety of collections utilising a Ruthénium coated dial and movement giving these pieces an instantly distinguishable aesthetic. The present Jour et Nuit combines this sought after series with one of Journe's most celebrated families, the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a>, with signature sub-dial time display and oversized power display indicator.

Octa Réserve de Marche Jour et Nuit 'Ruthénium'. A limited edition platinum automatic wristwatch with date, power reserve, day and night indication and ruthenium coated dial and movement. 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.

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

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/octa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Octa</a> Zodiaque was produced beginning in 2004 as a special edition to commemorate the end of the brass movement era.&nbsp;Inspired by the horological sky chart, the outer zodiac ring moves each day, driven by the large date system, and displays the month and the sign of the zodiac at 12 o'clock.&nbsp;Produced in only 150 pieces, it is one of the most idiosyncratic timepieces in the entire Journe catalogue.

Octa Zodiaque. A limited edition platinum automatic wristwatch with zodiac scale, date, month, and power reserve indication, with brass movement. Circa 2006

The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">F.P. Journe</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/f-p-journe/chronometre-souverain-watches" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronomètre Souverain</a> (Ref. CS) is regarded as one of the brand’s most emblematic creations, embodying François‑Paul Journe’s pursuit of pure chronometric excellence. Released in 2005, it distilled his philosophy into a manual‑wind precision timepiece that focuses on accuracy and restraint.

Chronometre Souverain (Reference CS). A rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication. Circa 2022

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>

F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu

Dial: ruthenium Caliber: cal. 1300 automatic ruthenium plated brass, jeweled Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws Case number: 25/99-02A Closure: platinum F.P. Journe buckle Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: F.P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate and Warranty paper identifying this piece as number 25/99-02A (undated), Operating Instructions booklet, one white gold F.P. Journe folding clasp, loupe, and polishing cloth

View 1 of Lot 64: Octa Jour et Nuit 'Ruthenium' | A limited edition platinum automatic wristwatch with date, power reserve, day/night indication and ruthenium coated dial and brass movement, Circa 2003

octa jour et nuit 'ruthenium' | a limited edition platinum automatic wristwatch with date, power reserve, day/night indication and ruthenium coated dial and brass movement, circa 2003

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