F.P.Journe – OCTA Automatique LUNE & ÉLÉGANTE NEW
Official Watchmaker France – China 50
Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the French
Republic and the People’s Republic of China
Fifty years ago, on January 27, 1964, guided by a visionary spirit and extraordinary political courage, General de Gaulle and President Mao Tse Tung opened the way for exchanges between China and France. France thus became the first major Western country to establish diplomatic relations with Beijing. This gesture, coming during the Cold War, was a strong and courageous move on the part of a future world power that was becoming a force to be reckoned with internationally.
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With over 30 years of savoir-faire and creativity, F.P.Journe is the Official Watchmaker of France- China 50 to represent excellence in the field of haute horology. Patron of the event, F.P.Journe has designed the commemorative watches that will be presented during the different events of France-China 50.
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Leader among the most prestigious horological firms, F.P.Journe has opened an exclusive network of 10 Boutiques over the world, including one rue du Faubourg St Honoré in Paris, next to the Elysée Palace, and 2 Boutiques in China since 2006, in Hong Kong’s Landmark Prince’s Building and one in Beijing’s China World Mall.
The men’s Commemorative Watch Octa Automatique Lune
The Platinum case features a novel blue dial dedicated for this event with gold arabic numerals, hours minutes, small seconds, phases of the moon, an exceptional power reserve of over 120 hours, a large date and the F.P.Journe and France-China 50 logos.
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The mechanical movement with automatic winding in 18K rose Gold beating to a frequency of 21,600v/h is visible through the transparent sapphire back.
The unidirectional off centre F.P.Journe rotor in 22K rose Gold includes a self-locking ball bearing system. Each infinitesimal movement is thus exploited for an optimized winding of the watch.
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Technical Specifications
Model: OCTA Automatique 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, clockwise
Correction of date in position 1, anti clockwise
Correction of the moon in position 1, clockwise
Correction of time in position 2
Instantaneous jump calendar
Off-centre winding rotor
Barrel with slipping spring
Escapement 15-tooth
Indications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 4h30
Large date
Power reserve indicator at 9h00
Moon phases at 7h00
Autonomy
120 hours +- 2 h.
Winding speed on watch winder: 274 rotations / 24 Hours
Decoration
Circular Cotes 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
Platinum PT 950
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Total Height: 10.60 mm
Special Commemorative Gold Dial
Blue with numerals in white Gold with logos F.P.Journe / France-Chine 50
Number of parts
Jewels: 39
Movement without dial: 292
Cased up on leather strap: 329
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The ladies’ Commemorative Watch « Elégante » with Jade dial
Unique model, the Platinum case is set with a row of diamonds and unveils a dedicated translucent Jade dial especially made in homage to China and allowing to see the mechanical parts of the movement.
F.P.Journe has conceived a revolutionary horological concept exclusively for Ladies, combining feminity, elegance and precision. It offers the comfort of use and the performances of an electro-mechanical watch assuring an autonomy of 10 years when worn, and up to 18 years in standby mode.
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The mechanical motion detector allows the time to be stopped and started again. When not worn, the watch stops after about 30 minutes. When the « Elégante » is again worn, it automatically sets itself to the correct time taking the shortest path for the purpose of energy conservation.
This 50th anniversary year will be marked by hundreds of events in France and in China, including major exhibitions, such as those highlighting treasures of the partner country: masterpieces from the French National Museums, with retrospective exhibitions devoted to Monet and Rodin in China, and an exhibition devoted to the Han dynasty and one on Chinese lacquer in France. China will be invited to French film festivals in Cabourg and Cannes, and France will be guest of honour at Chinese film festivals in Shanghai and Chengdu.
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These events will highlight the wealth of cultural exchanges between the two countries. Amplified by visits of important Chinese and French political figures, they will reinforce the partnership between the two countries and will enrich their mutual knowledge in many areas: science, technology, education, culture and the arts.
Within these France-China commemoration events, F.P.Journe will be the patron of Asia Now, the first Asian Contemporary Art salon that will take place at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, from 7 to 13 October 2014.
Wednesday March 26, François-Paul Journe was honoured to be invited to the official dinner given at the Elysée Palace for the state visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping in France, one of the great moments of this commemoration.
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Technical Specifications
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Model: Elégante
Movement
Calibre 1210
Electro-mechanical
Patented tow-rotor motor
Dedicated processor, specific functions and low consumption
Quartz frequency: 32000 Hz.
Movement dimensions
Overall dimensions: 28.5 x 28.3 mm
Casing up : 27.9 x 27.7 mm
Total height : 3.13 mm
Height of winding stem : 1.10 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S0.90 mm
Particularities
Stand by after 30-40 minutes motionless
Restart and automatic time setting when the watch is put back on
Motion detection oscillating weight visible on the dial
2 positions hand setting stem
Main characteristics
Time adjustment in position 2 of the hand-setting stem
Stop second in time setting position / (crown pulled)
Autonomy
Daily use : 8 to 10 years
Standby : 18 years
Indications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 6h00
Finish
Golden movement 4N
Engraved and decorated battery bridge
Cotes de Genève
Screw heads polished and bevelled
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Case
Platinum PT 950
Flat Tortue 34.00 x 35.00 mm
Thickness : 7.35 mm
Set with 54 VVS diamonds for 0.62 carat
Hands blued steel
Dial
Inner dial green Jade
Outer dial with screwed indices
Strap
Navy blue rubber
Number of parts
Jewels 18
Movement without dial : 129
Including case and strap : 162
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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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