F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Two-Tone: A Collector's Perspective
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Two-Tone: A Collector's Perspective

By Jay (Eire) · May 20, 2020 · 22 replies
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Jay (Eire)'s original post highlights a rare F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with a unique two-tone aesthetic, sparking a lively discussion among collectors. This piece, featuring pink gold elements alongside a white gold dial, challenges traditional preferences and offers a fresh perspective on a beloved reference. Jay's enthusiasm captures the excitement of discovering a watch that resonates deeply with personal taste, while also predicting its significant market appeal.

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Coming up at Philips a two tone Resonance.  For me, I was just blown away.  

It’s almost my very own watch, but with the addition of the pink gold elements. It’s their play off the white gold dial, those additional elements just elevate the watch so much. 

I’m in love...I predict this one will go high, very high.  

Image courtesy of Philips via WatchesBySJX.



About the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Ref. resonance

The Chronomètre à Résonance represents F.P. Journe's entry in the Souveraine collection, distinguished by its resonance complication. This reference utilizes the principle of resonance between two independent escapements to enhance chronometric precision.

The 40mm case is crafted in 18k rose gold with a fixed bezel and sapphire crystal. The silver dial houses the manual-winding caliber 1499 movement, offering a 42-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters, and the watch is completed with a leather strap.

This reference appeals to collectors focused on haute horlogerie complications and independent watchmaking. The resonance mechanism positions this piece as a technical showcase within F.P. Journe's manual-winding offerings. Production began in 2000, establishing this as part of the brand's contemporary catalog for collectors seeking advanced chronometric functions.

Specifications

Caliber
1499
Case
18k Rose Gold
Diameter
40 mm
Dial
Silver
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Sapphire

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K-
K-Lo
May 20, 2020

A major dent in someone’s wallet. 😬😬

MD
mdg
May 20, 2020

...is my favorite aesthetic for watches. If I ever do a custom, independent piece it will almost certainly have elements of platinum and gold... This one is a stunner...

JL
jleno
May 20, 2020

But either way, it's a very nice Resonance!

W7
W72
May 20, 2020

not my preference in watches. I am in with the conservative lot. One color metal only..

JA
Jay (Eire)
May 21, 2020

But this, and the other two tone Journes, have strong appeal for me.

JA
Jay (Eire)
May 21, 2020

The dial is what pulls this all together I think.

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