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100 . F . P . Journe
A very fine and rare platinum ergonomic chronograph wristwatch with 100th of a second , 20 seconds , 10 minutes registers and black lacquer dial , made exclusively for the F . P . Journe boutiques worldwide
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Manufacturer F . P . Journe Year Circa 2013
Case No . 316-CT Model Name Centigraphe Souverain
Black Label Material Platinum Calibre Mechanical , 1506 ,
50 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black F . P . Journe crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle Platinum F . P . Journe buckle Dimensions 40 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 320,000-480,000 USD 40,000-60,000
Accessories With F . P . Journe Certificat de Garantie dated 13 February 2013 , Certificate of Authenticity , DVD , instruction manual , fitted presentation box and outer packaging .
The present Centigraphe Souverain wristwatch is from the Black Label collection , which was created specifically for F . P . Journe boutiques around the world with a very strict distribution policy . Only 12 pieces are available per boutique and per year and 2 pieces maximum for each model . All timepieces in this collection are cased in platinum with a distinguished black lacquer dial .
The mechanical movement of this present Centigraphe wristwatch indicates elapsed time from a 100th of a second to 10 minutes and is displayed on three subsidiary dials , each with a time scale in red and a tachometer scale in black . The chronograph mechanism is operated through an unusual button in the band . This patented ergonomic design fits perfectly on the watch and helps retaining the case proportions . Further enhancing the watch ’ s appeal , the mechanism features an ingenious configuration that isolates the chronograph from the timekeeping system , meaning that the amplitude would not be affected when the chronograph is running , which optimizes accuracy .