F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu

This watch is being managed by Watch Collecting for the duration of the auction and is being held in a secure third-party facility. Watch Collecting will release the watch to the successful bidder after the vendor confirms they have received payment.

KEY FACTS

• The Chronometre Bleu first launched in 2009 and, despite being one of the least technical watches in the independent watchmaker’s catalogue, has become a brand-defining model for F.P. Journe
• Its popularity and reputation are well illustrated by collector demand and current values on the second-hand market due to significant waiting lists at boutiques
• The 39mm case is made from tantalum, a rare, hard and corrosion-resistance metal with a reputation for being difficult to machine
• Its blue-grey hue is complemented by a distinctive and eye-catching iridescent blue dial, which is perhaps the watch’s defining feature
• Depending on the angle of light, it can take on a range of tones, from a light electric blue to an inky navy colour
• A seconds sub-dial at 8 o’clock has a concentric guilloche pattern that helps it to jump out and breaks up the otherwise simple layout.
• The watch’s underside is equally impressive, with a sapphire case back displaying the expertly hand-crafted manually-wound movement
• The bridges and plates are all 18K gold, and twin barrels deliver a 56-hour power reserve
• F.P. Journe has cleverly engineered the movement to give the impression that the balance wheel is floating by hiding the drivetrain under the dial
• This icon of modern watchmaking is paired with an alligator strap and signed F.P. Journe pin buckle
• Offered by a London-based private seller
• Presented with an F. P. Journe outer box, F. P. Journe inner wooden box, polishing cloth and original guarantee card (UK stamped)
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order
• The vendor also notes superficial marks on the case and lugs, most notably light scuffs on the left side of the bezel, upper left lug, and on the bezel at the twelve o'clock position

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