F.P.Journe Unveils 18-Function Astronomic Souveraine Watch
“Devoted to the contemplation of the stars.”
In celebration of its first official flagship in Tokyo, independent watchmaker F.P.Journe unveiled its production model of the Astronomic Souveraine watch. This watch packs a hefty 18 functions with over 750 components inside its 44mm case.
Among the 18 functions/complications is a tourbillon with remontoir d’égalité, a sun path with day/night aperture, moon phase, a second time zone, power reserve, minute repeater, annual calendar, and an equation of time. Based on a 15-year-old sketch by François-Paul Journe’s son, this watch was finally brought to life after six years of development.
As with many of F.P.Journe’s watches, the Journe caliber 1619 movement is made from 18-carat rose gold, contains two mainspring barrels, and 68 jewels. The Astronomic Souveraine will be made in extremely limited quantity and sold for $898,000 USD, significantly lower than its previous one-of-one “Blue” prototype which was auctioned for $1.8 million USD at this year’s Only Watch.
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