CHRONOMÈTRE SOUVERAIN BLACK LABEL - Ref. CS
AUTOMATIQUE BLACK LABEL - Ref. AN
Automatique Lune Black Label - Ref. AL2
Lune Black Label - Ref. LN
QUANTIÈME PERPÉTUEL BLACK LABEL - Ref. QP
Chronomètre Optimum Black Label - Ref. CO
CHRONOMÈTRE À RÉSONANCE BLACK LABEL - Ref. RQ
Répétition Souveraine Black Label - Ref. RM
Tourbillon Souverain Black label - Ref. TV
BLACK LABEL COLLECTION

RÉPÉTITION SOUVERAINE BLACK LABEL - Ref. RM Calibre 1408 FP Journe FP Journe

Steel case
Diameter: 40 mm
Overall height: 8.5 mm
Dial: blackened guilloché Silver
Hands: rhodium plated Steel
Calibre 1408

Technical Specifications

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
Steel case
Diameter: 40 mm
Overall height: 8.5 mm
Dial: blackened guilloché Silver
Hands: rhodium plated Steel
Finishing
Steel case
Diameter: 40 mm
Overall height: 8.5 mm
Dial: blackened guilloché Silver
Hands: rhodium plated Steel
Calibre 1408

Technical Specifications

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.

RÉPÉTITION SOUVERAINE BLACK LABEL - Ref. RM Calibre 1408 FP Journe FP Journe

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F.P.Journe

About

AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION AVAILABLE ONLY FOR F.P.JOURNE WATCH OWNERS.

WITH A LIMITED PRODUCTION OF ABOUT 900 TIMEPIECES PER YEAR, F.P.JOURNE WANTED TO OFFER AN EVEN MORE EXCLUSIVE TIMEKEEPER THAT WOULD BE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR OWNERS OF AN F.P.JOURNE WATCH. WITH A CASE MADE IN PLATINUM, THE MOST PRECIOUS METAL, F.P.JOURNE HAS CREATED A DISTINGUISHED BLACK DIAL THAT PERSONALIZES EVEN FURTHER THE ELEGANCE OF THE BRAND WATCHES. THE BLACK LABEL COLLECTION WAS BORN.

THE BLACK LABEL COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE F.P.JOURNE BOUTIQUES AND ESPACES.

An ultra-slim and extremely light Minute Repeater

After the grande sonnerie, the minute repeater is the most complex and sophisticated of horological complications, one that demands the utmost, both technical and artistic, virtuosity from the watchmakers in charge of the assembling. An original construction was necessary to realize this ultra-slim movement of barely 4.50 mm thick.

By looking at it, one would never guess the complicated mechanism hidden behind it. The simple aspect of its silver guilloché dial, identical to that of the Chronomètre Souverain, hardly lets foresee the discrete window placed between 9 and 10 o’clock. It features the hammers striking the gongs at the hour, the quarters and the minutes, which can be activated by pressing a delicate indented slide on the left side of the case. This redevelopment has merited the application of two patents.

Its ultra-flat movement in 18K Gold with its case in Steel provide an astonishing lightness to the watch for a weight of only 69.6 grams, strap included. It makes the Repetition Souveraine one of the lightest complications in the world.

For his striking watches, F.P.Journe has exceptionally abandoned precious metals such as gold and platinum for a noble cause: to ensure the best possible striking tone that the use of the crystalline structure of steel makes optimal.

Two key technical developments have enabled François-Paul Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement.

The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Sonnerie Souveraine, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.

The incomparable style of François-Paul Journe has sometimes been copied, but his highly inventive technique is far more difficult to duplicate. With that in mind, after completing his majestic Sonnerie Souveraine, a watch rating 10/10 on the scale of complications, François-Paul Journe decided to follow up with yet another incredibly complex timepiece, the first ultra-slim Minute Repeater.
Testimony
THE REPETITION SOUVERAINE

After the grande sonnerie, the minute repeater is the most complex and sophisticated of horological complication, one that demands the very utmost in both technical and artistic virtuosity.

To date, the oldest known watch with répétition minutes was produced around 1710 in Friedberg, Germany. This invention made it possible to tell the time during the night by activating a pusher on the case. When activated by the pusher, the complication "tells" the time by causing two hammers to strike gongs which sound the hours, the quarters and the minutes.

The key goal for the creation of the Repetition Souveraine was to create a minute repeater that would leave an imprint in the history of horological science.

The minute repeater mechanism had to be reinvented in a way which enables strong crystal clear tones to emanate from a seemingly impossibly svelte movement of barely 4.50 mm, more reminiscent of a simple hand wind calibre than a highly intricate and complex complication.

This redevelopment has merited the application of two patents.

Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism

Two key technical developments have enabled François-Paul Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Sonnerie Souveraine, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.

Case
There is one metal that resonates sound above all others and that metal is steel. In his typical no-compromise style, François-Paul Journe places performance and function above all. So it is only natural that, as with the Sonnerie Souveraine, the dulcet tones of the Repetition Souveraine reverberate from a stainless steel case.

Movement
The manually wound movement, with base-plates and bridges in 18 carat rose gold, oscillates at 21,600v/h. Twin barrels work in parallel to deliver stable power for most of their 56-hour indicated reserve. The F.P.Journe free-sprung balance, with variable inertia adjustment on four opposing weights, is dynamically adjusted in six positions.

Many more components in very little extra space.

While the Repetition Souveraine calibre shares its technical heritage with the Chronomètre Souverain, the sheer complexity of the minute repeater demands nearly twice the number of components. Despite this, François-Paul Journe has managed to craft a movement with a height of just 4.50 mm.

Technical Specifications

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
  • About

    AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION AVAILABLE ONLY FOR F.P.JOURNE WATCH OWNERS.

    WITH A LIMITED PRODUCTION OF ABOUT 900 TIMEPIECES PER YEAR, F.P.JOURNE WANTED TO OFFER AN EVEN MORE EXCLUSIVE TIMEKEEPER THAT WOULD BE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR OWNERS OF AN F.P.JOURNE WATCH. WITH A CASE MADE IN PLATINUM, THE MOST PRECIOUS METAL, F.P.JOURNE HAS CREATED A DISTINGUISHED BLACK DIAL THAT PERSONALIZES EVEN FURTHER THE ELEGANCE OF THE BRAND WATCHES. THE BLACK LABEL COLLECTION WAS BORN.

    THE BLACK LABEL COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE F.P.JOURNE BOUTIQUES AND ESPACES.

    An ultra-slim and extremely light Minute Repeater

    After the grande sonnerie, the minute repeater is the most complex and sophisticated of horological complications, one that demands the utmost, both technical and artistic, virtuosity from the watchmakers in charge of the assembling. An original construction was necessary to realize this ultra-slim movement of barely 4.50 mm thick.

    By looking at it, one would never guess the complicated mechanism hidden behind it. The simple aspect of its silver guilloché dial, identical to that of the Chronomètre Souverain, hardly lets foresee the discrete window placed between 9 and 10 o’clock. It features the hammers striking the gongs at the hour, the quarters and the minutes, which can be activated by pressing a delicate indented slide on the left side of the case. This redevelopment has merited the application of two patents.

    Its ultra-flat movement in 18K Gold with its case in Steel provide an astonishing lightness to the watch for a weight of only 69.6 grams, strap included. It makes the Repetition Souveraine one of the lightest complications in the world.

    For his striking watches, F.P.Journe has exceptionally abandoned precious metals such as gold and platinum for a noble cause: to ensure the best possible striking tone that the use of the crystalline structure of steel makes optimal.

    Two key technical developments have enabled François-Paul Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement.

    The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Sonnerie Souveraine, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs.

    The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
    An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.

    The incomparable style of François-Paul Journe has sometimes been copied, but his highly inventive technique is far more difficult to duplicate. With that in mind, after completing his majestic Sonnerie Souveraine, a watch rating 10/10 on the scale of complications, François-Paul Journe decided to follow up with yet another incredibly complex timepiece, the first ultra-slim Minute Repeater.
  • Testimony

    THE REPETITION SOUVERAINE

    After the grande sonnerie, the minute repeater is the most complex and sophisticated of horological complication, one that demands the very utmost in both technical and artistic virtuosity.

    To date, the oldest known watch with répétition minutes was produced around 1710 in Friedberg, Germany. This invention made it possible to tell the time during the night by activating a pusher on the case. When activated by the pusher, the complication "tells" the time by causing two hammers to strike gongs which sound the hours, the quarters and the minutes.

    The key goal for the creation of the Repetition Souveraine was to create a minute repeater that would leave an imprint in the history of horological science.

    The minute repeater mechanism had to be reinvented in a way which enables strong crystal clear tones to emanate from a seemingly impossibly svelte movement of barely 4.50 mm, more reminiscent of a simple hand wind calibre than a highly intricate and complex complication.

    This redevelopment has merited the application of two patents.

    Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism

    Two key technical developments have enabled François-Paul Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Sonnerie Souveraine, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

    The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
    Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.

    Case
    There is one metal that resonates sound above all others and that metal is steel. In his typical no-compromise style, François-Paul Journe places performance and function above all. So it is only natural that, as with the Sonnerie Souveraine, the dulcet tones of the Repetition Souveraine reverberate from a stainless steel case.

    Movement
    The manually wound movement, with base-plates and bridges in 18 carat rose gold, oscillates at 21,600v/h. Twin barrels work in parallel to deliver stable power for most of their 56-hour indicated reserve. The F.P.Journe free-sprung balance, with variable inertia adjustment on four opposing weights, is dynamically adjusted in six positions.

    Many more components in very little extra space.

    While the Repetition Souveraine calibre shares its technical heritage with the Chronomètre Souverain, the sheer complexity of the minute repeater demands nearly twice the number of components. Despite this, François-Paul Journe has managed to craft a movement with a height of just 4.50 mm.
  • Technical description

    Technical Specifications

    Principal characteristics :

      Minute repeater strikes on demand
      Time adjustment via crown in position 2
      Repeater activated by single slide
      Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
      Two position crown
      Two mainspring barrels in parallel
      Four inertia weights
      Anachron flat balance spring

    Indications :

      Central hours and minutes
      Sub-second at 7h30
      Power reserve at 3h00
      View to striking hammers

    Case :

      Stainless Steel
      Diameter: 40.00 mm
      Height: 8.50 mm

    Movement :

      Calibre No.1408
      Movement in 18 K rose gold
      Manually wound by 38 turns

    Dimensions :
    • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
    • Overall height : 4.50 mm
    • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
    • Rubis : 33
    Balance :

      Four inertia weights
      Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
      Mobile stud holders
      Free sprung
      Laser soldered balance spring stud
      Pinned GE stud

    Frequency :

      21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

    Inertia :

      10.10 mg/cm2

    Angle of lift :

      52°

    Amplitude :

      0h dial up: 320°
      24h dial up: 280°

    Autonomy :

      56 ± 2 hours

    Decoration :

      Circular grained baseplate
      Straigt waves on bridges
      3D engraving
      Screw heads polished and bevelled
      Pegs with polished rounded ends
      Steel components hand polished and decorated

    Number of Pieces :

      Movement without dial: 312
      Cased-up on leather strap: 338

    Principal characteristics :

      Minute repeater strikes on demand
      Time adjustment via crown in position 2
      Repeater activated by single slide
      Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
      Two position crown
      Two mainspring barrels in parallel
      Four inertia weights
      Anachron flat balance spring

    Indications :

      Central hours and minutes
      Sub-second at 7h30
      Power reserve at 3h00
      View to striking hammers

    Case :

      Stainless Steel
      Diameter: 40.00 mm
      Height: 8.50 mm

    Movement :

      Calibre No.1408
      Movement in 18 K rose gold
      Manually wound by 38 turns

    Dimensions :
    • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
    • Overall height : 4.50 mm
    • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
    • Rubis : 33
    Balance :

      Four inertia weights
      Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
      Mobile stud holders
      Free sprung
      Laser soldered balance spring stud
      Pinned GE stud

    Frequency :

      21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

    Inertia :

      10.10 mg/cm2

    Angle of lift :

      52°

    Amplitude :

      0h dial up: 320°
      24h dial up: 280°

    Autonomy :

      56 ± 2 hours

    Decoration :

      Circular grained baseplate
      Straigt waves on bridges
      3D engraving
      Screw heads polished and bevelled
      Pegs with polished rounded ends
      Steel components hand polished and decorated

    Number of Pieces :

      Movement without dial: 312
      Cased-up on leather strap: 338


    At the heart of the movement
    At the heart of the movement
    Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
    fpjourne

    Technical description


    Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
    Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

    The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
    Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
    Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
    fpjourne

    Technical description


    Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
    Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

    The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
    Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.

Technical Specifications

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338

Principal characteristics :

    Minute repeater strikes on demand
    Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Repeater activated by single slide
    Linear escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
    Four inertia weights
    Anachron flat balance spring

Indications :

    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
    View to striking hammers

Case :

    Stainless Steel
    Diameter: 40.00 mm
    Height: 8.50 mm

Movement :

    Calibre No.1408
    Movement in 18 K rose gold
    Manually wound by 38 turns

Dimensions :
  • Casing-up diameter : 31.60 mm
  • Overall height : 4.50 mm
  • Height of winding system : 2.38 mm
  • Rubis : 33
Balance :

    Four inertia weights
    Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Laser soldered balance spring stud
    Pinned GE stud

Frequency :

    21'600 Alt/h (3Hz)

Inertia :

    10.10 mg/cm2

Angle of lift :

    52°

Amplitude :

    0h dial up: 320°
    24h dial up: 280°

Autonomy :

    56 ± 2 hours

Decoration :

    Circular grained baseplate
    Straigt waves on bridges
    3D engraving
    Screw heads polished and bevelled
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
    Steel components hand polished and decorated

Number of Pieces :

    Movement without dial: 312
    Cased-up on leather strap: 338


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.
Brevet - EP 1 760 549 A1 − WO 2 009 121 198 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


Unique patented Repetition Souveraine mechanism
Two key technical developments have enabled F.P.Journe to construct a sweet sounding ultra-slim repeater movement. The first is the flat gong, first seen on the F.P.Journe Grande Sonnerie, which produces a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. And because the gong is mounted under the dial, instead of around the movement, it allows more room for the movement.

The second is an innovative system of striking racks and strike selection mechanisms which take up much less space than conventional strike mechanisms.
Unlike traditional minute repeaters, the hours and minutes of the Repetition Souveraine do share the same hammer; so a pause is automatically inserted between hour and minute chimes when there are no quarters. The quarters sound with classic double chimes. An inertia regulator controls the speed of the chimes, thus eliminating the background noise usually associated with traditional air regulators.