Founded in 1999, F.P. Journe is perhaps one of the most highly regarded watchmakers in the industry thanks to the prolific abilities of its eponymous founder as a truly generational talent. Originally released in 1999 through the ‘souscription’ programme, the Tourbillon Souverain has gone on to become one of the most important watches in the entire brand’s line-up. While it was essential to finance the company, it was also an important vehicle to demonstrate F.P. Journe’s watchmaking credentials. What makes the Tourbillon Souverain so unique is that it was the first production watch to include a tourbillon with a remontoire d’égalité. The remontoire d’égalité is a mechanism created by John Harrison for use in his marine chronometers that would regulate the force provided from the mainspring to the escapement. This would keep the energy it provided constant and reduce its variability over time. This ensures that the power reserve will not supply different levels of power to the escapement depending on how wound it is, which could alter the accuracy of the watch. This was crucial for Francois-Paul as chronometry has been so incredibly important to him, as reflected by his constant pursuit for chronometer timepieces. Throughout the Tourbillon Souverain’s lifetime, it has seen numerous references, with varying dial arrangements, colours and complications – all as amazing as the last. Offered here we have the stunning 40mm platinum variant that features an 18kt white gold dial, and the beautiful 18kt rose gold cal. 1402 movement. An exceptional piece of Haute horology, the Tourbillon Souverain is a genuinely mind-blowing example of F.P. Journe's proficiency as a watchmaker.

An exhibition in truly exceptional watchmaking, the Tourbillon Souverain demonstrates F.P. Journe's unparalleled skill as a watchmaker with its stunning design and innovative technical prowess - as proven by the fact it won watchmaking's most prestigious prize in 2004, the Aiguille d'Or.