F.P. JourneChronomètre à Résonance Platinum - Very Rare early Série with Cal 1499.2

Time finds its harmony in the Chronomètre à Résonance. Crafted in platinum, the noblest of metals, this watch whispers rather than shouts — a silent symphony where two balance wheels beat in synchrony, locked in a gravitational dance of resonance. It is not just a measure of hours and minutes, but a philosophical exploration of time’s duality and the search for mechanical perfection. The F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance equipped with the caliber 1499.2 is generally considered rarer than its successor, the 1499.3, due to its shorter production span and transitional status in the model's evolution

Year2007

Reference Nr.Chronomètre à Résonance - Cal 1499.2

IncludedBox & Papers included

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CommentWatches.de Experts

This watch is in very mint condition, complete with box and papers.

The Chronomètre à Résonance in platinum is a masterwork of horological innovation, encased in one of the noblest metals. It embodies the rare phenomenon of resonance, achieving unparalleled precision through poetic mechanical symmetry.

The F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance in platinum is a rare and complex timepiece that harnesses the natural phenomenon of resonance — a mechanism where two independent balance wheels oscillate in synchronization to stabilize each other, enhancing timekeeping precision.

This is a 40mm platinum case exudes understated luxury, complementing the asymmetrical yet harmonious dial layout. The twin time displays allow for independent time zones or differential time measurement, while the hand-finished movement — crafted entirely in rose gold — can be admired through the sapphire case back.

Caliber 1499.2 (2004–2006): The Transitional Rarity
Introduced around 2004, the 1499.2 marked F.P. Journe's shift from rhodium-plated brass movements to solid 18K rose gold constructions. This movement was part of the second-generation "RN" (Résonance Nouveau) series and retained the symmetrical twin 12-hour dials, a hallmark of the original design. Production of the 1499.2 was brief, likely spanning only two years, making these models particularly scarce and sought after by collectors

General

BrandF.P. Journe
ModelChronomètre à Résonance Platinum - Very Rare early Série with Cal 1499.2
Reference Nr.Chronomètre à Résonance - Cal 1499.2
Year2007
Condition
Very Good
  • Worn with little to no signs of wear

  • Glass, hands, dial, case and movement in very good condition

  • Movement serviced to an adequate extent

  • May have been polished

Very Good

Watch

CasePlatinum
Dial ColorSalmon
buckletypeFolding
StrapLeather
Diameter40 mm
MovementManual Winding

Authenticity

BoxYes
PapersYes
Warranty2 years watches.de warranty

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