Friday, July 11, 2014

F.P.Journe – A New Dial in Gold


F.P.JourneA New Dial in Gold

Timeless Elegance and sheer perfection for the new F.P.Journe face
Ever since François-Paul Journe created timepieces, his dream was to manufacture them in Gold. The dream became reality in 2004, and F.P.Journe is today the only watch brand to produce its movements in 18K rose Gold.

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Before diving in the heart of its haute horology mysterious mechanical gear trains, one discovers first their face through their emblematic dials, made today in massive 18K Gold, with embossed mirror numbers integrated in the dial.

F.P.JourneChronomètre Souverain Gold

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After a very careful preparation of the dial, including a refined sanding for the base to be perfect, a specific F.P.Journe silver layer is applied. The numbers are then surfaced with a diamond tool making them appear like mirrors on the dial. The last operation is the print transfer for the time indications and the F.P.Journe logo which requires up to 5 successive layers for a perfect bombé shape.
Completed with the F.P.Journe drop shaped hands, the new Gold dial is dedicated to the Chronomètre Souverain, the Octa Réserve and the Octa Lune. These 3 watches are available in the 10 F.P.Journe Boutiques.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  Chronomètre Souverain

Movement Exclusive F.P.Journe caliber 1304
    Manually wound by 38 turns
    Movement in 18K rose Gold
Dimensions of the Movement
    Overall diameter : 30.40 mm
    Casing-up diameter : 29.60 mm
    Overall height : 3.75 mm
    Height of winding system : 2.30 mm
    Diameter of stem thread : S0.90 mm
Balance
    Four inertia weights
    Flat Anachron microflamed spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
    Pinned GE stud
    Frequency : 21,600 v / h, (3Hz)
    Inertia : 10.10 mg /cm2
    Angle of lift : 52°
    Amplitude : 0h dial up : > 320°
    24h dial up : > 280°
Principal characteristics
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
   Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Pallets escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
Indications
    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
Power reserve
    56 hours +- 2h.
Decoration
    Partly circular grained baseplate, solar grained
    Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
Case
    Platinum or red gold
    Diameter : 40.00 mm (or 38mm upon request)
    Height : 8.60 mm
Dial
    Red Gold case: red Gold with silver, numbers integrated in the dial, hands golden 5N
    Platinum case: white gold with silver, numbers integrated in the dial, hands in steel
Number of Pieces
    Movement without dial : 161
    Cased-up on leather strap: 198
    Jewels : 22

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F.P.JourneOcta Reserve Gold
 
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F.P.JourneOcta Lune Gold
 
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Technical Specifications

Model:  Octa Réserve & Octa Lune

Movement  Exclusive F.P.Journe calibre 1300.3
Unidirectional automatic winding
   Movement in 18K rose gold
Dimensions of the movement
   Total diameter: 30.80 mm
   Casing-up diameter 30.40 mm
   Overall height: 5.70 mm
   Height of winding system: 3.00 mm
   Diameter of stem thread S0.90 mm
Balance Four adjustable inertia weights
   Anachron flat balance spring
   Mobile stud holder
   Free-sprung
   Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
   Pinned GE stud
   Frequency: 21,600v/h (3Hz)
   Inertia: 10.10 mg*cm2
   Angle of lift: 52°
   Amplitude: 0h dial up: >300° -
   120h dial up: >280°
Main Characteristics  
   Three position crown – winding of the watch in position 0, clock wise - 
   Correction of date in position 1, anti clock wise – correction of the moon in position 1, 
   (AL) – correction of time in position 2 - Instantaneous jump calendar - 
   Off-centre winding rotor – barrel with slipping spring – Escapement 15 tooth
Indication Reserve  
   Central hours and minutes - Small seconds at 4:30 -  
   Large date at 11h30 - Power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock –
Indication Moon   
   Central hours and minutes - Small seconds at 6h00 - 
    Large date at 11h30 - Power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock – 
   Moon phase at 7h00
Autonomy 120 ± 12 hours
Winding speed on watch winder: 274 rotations / 24 hours
Decoration 
   Circular côtes de Genève on bridges – partly circular graining on base plate – polished screw heads with chamfered slots – chamfered and circular grained wheels – 
   Steel components hand polished and chamfered
Case dimensions 
   Platinum or 18K red Gold
   40 mm (or 38 mm upon request)
 
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MONTRES JOURNE SA
Brigitte Bocquet-Makhzani - Communication
International PR & Events Manager
17, rue de l’Arquebuse – 1204 Geneva – Switzerland
Tel : +41 (0)22 322 09 09 / Fax : +41 (0)22 322 09 19
e-mail :bmakhzani@fpjourne.com
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