F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain

About this reference

The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain CHINE was produced in 2005 as a limited edition of five pieces to commemorate the opening of the brand’s boutique in Beijing. This reference features a 38mm platinum case and a red lacquer dial, a departure from the standard gold or silver dials of the period. It utilizes the Calibre 1504, a manual-wind movement constructed from 18k rose gold, featuring a one-minute tourbillon with a constant force remontoire and a dead-beat seconds complication. Collectors value this reference for its extreme rarity and its status as one of the earliest boutique-specific editions. On the secondary market, these watches occupy the high-six-figure to low-seven-figure price range. A notable auction result occurred in 2021 when a CHINE edition sold for approximately $1.1 million, reflecting its position as one of the most sought-after variants of the 38mm Tourbillon Souverain production era.