Pre-Owned and New F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum Watches for Sale

F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum in Dubai

Prestige Calibers offers new and pre-owned F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum watches in Dubai. The Optimum is a hand-wound watch with a constant-force remontoire, a seconds hand that jumps once per second, and a power reserve of about 70 hours.

How the Chronomètre Optimum came about

François-Paul Journe says he designed the Optimum in 2001. It was the first time he joined a dead-beat seconds hand to his constant-force remontoire. He writes that other projects delayed its production, and that the watch inspired the Tourbillon Souverain with dead-beat seconds in 2004.

What is inside: Calibre 1510

Calibre 1510 is wound by hand and made of 18K rose gold. It has 44 jewels and beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour. Two mainspring barrels work side by side to keep the drive force steady.

The remontoire at 11 o'clock sends energy to the escapement in short steps, one every second. Its wheel is made of titanium and sits in view on the dial. The escapement is a two-wheel direct-impulse design that needs no oil. The brand states that it holds its amplitude for 50 hours.

Dial layout and power reserve

Hours and minutes sit off centre at 3 o'clock, with small seconds at 9 o'clock. A power reserve indicator sits at 6 o'clock. The brand rates the reserve at 70 hours, plus or minus 2. Through the sapphire case back you can see the dead-beat seconds hand on the movement.

Sizes and materials at Prestige Calibers

The brand makes the watch in 40 mm and 42 mm cases. Our collection includes both sizes in platinum and rose gold, with or without a black strap. Browse the full F.P. Journe collection for other lines.

How to buy an F.P. Journe Chronomètre Optimum

Prices are given on request and availability changes, so we confirm both for the watch you want. Send us your choice of size and material on WhatsApp and we will reply with the price and whether the watch can be arranged. Purchases are made through WhatsApp or by appointment.