Watch out, iceberg proper in entrance of you! FP Journe Tourbillon Souverain Joaillerie Reviewed by Tim Mosso
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FP Journe Tourbillon Souverain Joaillerie 18K gold motion
Whereas this and different Journe actions are product of strong gold, this impact was calculated on the expense of the baroque ending of rivals equivalent to Romain Gauthier, Laurent Ferrier and Lang & Heyne. To be honest, Journe’s annual manufacturing of lower than 1,000 mechanical watches per 12 months – there are extra Élégantes – prevents the form of lily-gilt that Gauthier or L&H make use of.
A lot of Journe’s signature subdials are made out of embossed brass moderately than true reductive guilloche. That is clearly seen on the TSJ pictured right here, however shouldn’t obscure the truth that the principle dial of this watch and most of Journe’s different gown fashions is product of strong treasured steel.
That is no disgrace, no secret or scandal. For many of its 25-year historical past, Montres Journe has been recognized for providing an distinctive degree of unique innovation, distinctive design and surprisingly inexpensive retail costs. Present ready lists and aftermarket costs make it tough to recollect the latest previous when Journe watches have been thought of relative values. However, this story is of relative Price management is the premise of the automated process inherent within the manufacturing course of.
Crucially, these built-to-price qualifiers apply to straightforward FP Journe watches, however to not at this time’s topic. The Tourbillon Souverain Joaillerie is a halo mannequin for a model that just about completely sells halo fashions. It’s as particular because the discontinued Journe Sonnerie Souveraine or the present Astronomic Souveraine; The manufacturing distinction between these monsters and the jeweled tourbillon just isn’t as massive as one may think.
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With numerous fastidiously lower and meticulously positioned gem stones, the TSJ provides Dufour-level exclusivity to those that wish to play within the Journe universe.
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Quick info: FP Journe Tourbillon Souverain Jewelery
Enhancing: Only a few from 2004; Gross sales continued into the 2020s regardless of the top of the core TS mannequin
Referral Code: TJ
Case: 40mm platinum, 10.2mm thick, 48mm bridge to bridge; 93 Baguette Gems; 30 meters WR
Shut: Single fold in platinum (outer buckle) and white gold (wing): 18 baguette diamonds
Diamond mass: 23 carats earlier than reducing
Select: white gold; set with 201 brilliant-cut diamonds, tourbillon, energy reserve indicator, small seconds; Polished metal bezel for subdials; Brass hour, minute and second dials
Motion: Caliber 1403, hand-wound with 42-hour energy reserve, reserve indicator, 3 Hz escapement, 1 Hz deadbeat, one-minute tourbillon, remontoir, hairspring, free-sprung stability, 26 jewels, bridges and plates product of 18 carat rose gold
Options: Hours, minutes, deadbeat seconds, energy reserve indicator, remontoir, tourbillon
Market worth 2024: About $700,0000
* Tim Mosso is media director and watch specialist at Watchbox. You’ll be able to take a look at his very complete YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@WatchBoxStudios/movies.
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