F.P.Journe Chronomètre Souverain Ref. CS Black Label Platinum Black Dial (2021)

Description

Produced between 2006 and 2021, Black Label Collection represents F.P. Journe’s most exclusive offering created specifically for existing F.P. Journe watch owners only, available exclusively through F.P. Journe boutiques and espaces worldwide. With limited annual production of approximately 900 timepieces per year across entire brand, F.P. Journe created even more exclusive timekeeper reserved solely for owners of F.P. Journe watches establishing unprecedented collector community exclusivity. Platinum case paired with distinguished blackened guilloché silver dial personalizes elegance of brand watches beyond standard offerings. Chronomètre Souverain represents precision chronometer inspired by marine chronometers of early 19th century constructed in purest chronometric tradition featuring extraflat movement just 4mm thick. Movement architecture follows classical configuration of precision timekeeping where twin mainspring barrels working in parallel deliver stable linear power to escapement for majority of 56-hour indicated power reserve ensuring isochronism throughout extended running period. Black Label status signifies dual exclusivity through both platinum material choice and restricted availability creating highly collectible references within F.P. Journe production.

The 40mm platinum case measures 8mm overall height featuring polished and brushed surfaces, screwed caseback with exhibition sapphire crystal revealing movement finishing, crown in position 2 for time adjustment. Blackened guilloché silver dial features circular guilloché pattern, applied 18k white gold Arabic numerals, rhodium-plated steel hands. Manual-winding Caliber 1304 crafted entirely in 18k rose gold comprises 22 jewels, 30.40mm overall diameter, 29.60mm casing-up diameter, 4mm overall height representing extraflat construction, 2.30mm height of winding system, twin mainspring barrels in parallel configuration delivering power, pallet escapement with 15-tooth escape wheel, two-position crown with manual winding in position 1 and time adjustment via crown in position 2, balance featuring four adjustable inertia weights, flat Anachron micro-flamed balance spring, mobile stud holders, free-sprung configuration, Nivatronic laser-welded to collet, pinned GE stud, 21,600 vph frequency, amplitude 320 degrees at 0 hours dial up and 280 degrees at 24 hours dial up, 56-hour power reserve, partly circular-grained baseplate with meulé soleil finish, polished screw heads with chamfered slots, pegs with polished rounded ends. Black alligator leather strap with platinum deployant buckle.