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While the original retail price was under $30,000, secondary market values currently fluctuate in the low-to-mid six-figure range, typically between $140,000 and $180,000 depending on condition and provenance. A notable production detail is the movement's \"suspended\" wheel train, which creates a visual gap between the balance wheel and the power source. In 2023, examples with early \"Byblos\" style characteristics have commanded significant premiums at auction."}, "listing_stats": {"count": 1, "median": 449500.0, "low": 449500.0, "high": 449500.0, "brands": 1, "merchants": 1}, "listings": [{"id": "h_7783833305175", "title": "F.P. Journe F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "model": "F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum", "reference": "40993512", "price_usd": 449500.0, "currency": "USD", "condition": "excellent", "box_papers": "full_set", "year": null, "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "case_size_mm": 40.0, "movement": "Automatic", "complications": ["Chronograph"], "merchant_slug": "analog-shift", "merchant_name": "Analog/Shift", "image_url": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0809/1255/files/AS12773_40993512_F.P.JOURNE_CHRONOMETREOPTIMUM_FPJOPTIMUM42-6_a3af8953-ac43-4423-9ad6-624b7d03fde1.jpg?v=1789770706", "detail_url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/listing/h_7783833305175", "buy_url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/out/h_7783833305175", "alt_buy_urls": [{"partner": "goldsmiths", "name": "Goldsmiths", "region": "UK", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/out/h_7783833305175/via/goldsmiths"}, {"partner": "selfridges", "name": "Selfridges", "region": "UK", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/out/h_7783833305175/via/selfridges"}, {"partner": "farfetch", "name": "Farfetch", "region": "Global", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/out/h_7783833305175/via/farfetch"}], "available": true}], "auction_lots": [{"slug": "f-p-journe-rt-souscription-no-2-2025", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "RT Souscription No. 2", "model": "Chronomètre à Résonance \"Souscription\"", "case_material": "Platinum and 18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 4133900, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "The second Resonance ever produced, part of the legendary 20-piece subscription series that defined the brand's early success.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/CH080325/102", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-rt-souscription-no-2-2025"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-chine-2010-2022", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "Chine 2010", "model": "Tourbillon Souverain \"China 2010\"", "case_material": "Platinum", "hammer_usd": 1100000, "year_sold": 2022, "venue": "Phillips Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "One of only five pieces made to commemorate the opening of the F.P. Journe boutique in Beijing, featuring a red dial with five stars.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/HK080122/872", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-chine-2010-2022"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-255-cb-2020", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "255-CB", "model": "Chronomètre Bleu", "case_material": "Tantalum", "hammer_usd": 650000, "year_sold": 2020, "venue": "Phillips Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "An early example of the cult-favorite Chronomètre Bleu, notable for its mirror-polished blue dial and rare tantalum case.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/HK080220/842", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-255-cb-2020"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-072-cts-2021", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "072-CTS", "model": "Centigraphe Souverain Sport", "case_material": "Aluminum", "hammer_usd": 132540, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Bonhams London", "lot_summary": "A fine aluminum manual wind bracelet watch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second. It is part of the LineSport collection, emphasizing lightweight materials.", "source_url": "https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26768/lot/44/", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-072-cts-2021"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-352-cb-2021", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "352-CB", "model": "Chronomètre Bleu", "case_material": "Tantalum", "hammer_usd": 84952, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Bonhams London", "lot_summary": "A tantalum manual wind wristwatch with a blue chrome dial. 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