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Ian, known as ianny on the forums, shares his F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain, sparking a discussion among collectors. His post highlights the enduring appeal of the 38mm CS and offers a glimpse into the collecting landscape before the brand's meteoric rise in demand. This thread serves as a valuable historical snapshot for both seasoned enthusiasts and new collectors discovering the brand.
The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain represents the foundational timepiece within the brand's Souveraine collection. This reference demonstrates the manufacture's approach to precision timekeeping through manual winding mechanics, positioned as a core offering in F.P. Journe's lineup.
The 40mm case is executed in 18k rose gold with a fixed bezel configuration. A sapphire crystal protects the silver dial, while the manual-winding caliber 1304 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. The timepiece features 30-meter water resistance and is paired with a leather strap. Production commenced in 2000.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking F.P. Journe's mechanical execution in a fundamental three-hand configuration. The substantial power reserve and manual winding caliber position this model for enthusiasts who appreciate traditional watchmaking approaches within the Souveraine series framework.
Your CS 38 looks great, very good case size imho. Best, Mahesh.,
And mr ChristianDK is the F.P. Journe section executive.
And a warm welcome here. We have a very good group of FPJ fans and interested here. It is a pleasure to welcome you amongst us 😊 Please tell us a few words about your interest in FPJ. Your 38 mm CS looks amazing. I wish I had added 38 mm while I had the chance but stuck to the 40. Best Christian
Some great pieces posted and some real deep Journe collectors watching and reading from the sidelines,
I got this watch around 2015 and actually pass on the opportunities to get the CB on at least three occasions when FPJ watches weren't in demand. And to be honest i have worn mine fewer than 10 times. Not because I dislike it but because i've a fair number of watches to rotate. LOL. By the way, i am not really new to the forum. It's just that i haven't got the time to post for a long time. In the past, we posted our indie watches on Horological Meandering. Great to know there's a dedicated forum
As others have said, this forum is a really great place for FPJ fans and collectors to come and share knowledge and photos! Thank you Christian for doing a great job!
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