“With interest and demand continuing to surge, and Journe pieces fetching millions at auction, the Élégante has been named one of the five best investment watches of 2022.” Nick Baranga, Founder

Founded in 1999 by independent watchmaker François-Paul Journe, the eponymous brand is synonymous with exclusivity, having never produced more than 1,000 pieces in a single year. Journe’s flagship quartz-powered timepiece, the Élégante, described as a “revolutionary horological concept”, extraordinarily only requires a battery change every 8-10 years if worn daily, and every 18 years on standby mode. Recognisable by its tortue, grade 5 titanium case, measuring 48mm by 40mm and enhanced through titalyt treatment to improve resistance to wear and corrosion, the luxurious polished and brushed finishing makes for a suave, slim statement piece. The white luminescent dial is unmistakably F.P. Journe, with the brand’s signature numerals and a railroad minute track. At the 4:30 position is the mechanical motion detector, a stroke of genius which sends the watch into standby mode after 35 minutes without use. Even if unworn for months, the microprocessor will automatically reset the watch to the correct, current time. Utterly unique, the Élégante is the absolute cutting edge of horology.

Condition Report:

Brand new, the watch is on its original white vulcanised rubber strap, and comes complete with its box, F.P. Journe Warranty Card, leather card holder, USB stick user manual, alternate orange vulcanised rubber strap and F.P. Journe polishing cloth. It remains under F.P. Journe’s international warranty until 2025

Year: 2020

Reference: Elegante 48mm

Size: 48mm

Case: Titalyt-Coated Titanium

Strap: White & Orange Rubber Straps

Movement: Quartz Calibre 1210

Water Resistance: 30m

Box: Original Box

Papers: F.P. Journe Warranty Card