F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain

About this reference

The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain (CS) in platinum was introduced in 2005 and remains in production, though annual output is limited. Collectors prioritize this reference for the manual-wind Calibre 1304, which is constructed from 18k rose gold and features a double-barrel architecture providing a 56-hour power reserve. The 40mm or 38mm platinum case houses a silver dial with guilloché patterns and a distinct sub-seconds display located between 7 and 8 o’clock. This model is historically significant as it won the Men’s Watch Prize at the 2005 GPHG. On the secondary market, the platinum CS typically trades in the $75,000 to $110,000 range depending on the case size and dial configuration. A notable variant is the early 38mm execution, which commands a premium due to its proximity to the original design specifications and lower production numbers compared to the 40mm version.