F.P. Journe
About
F.P. Journe (Francois-Paul Journe Invenit et Fecit) is an independent Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 1999 by French-born watchmaker Francois-Paul Journe in Geneva, Switzerland. The "Invenit et Fecit" designation, Latin for "invented and made," signifies that the brand designs, develops, and produces its movements entirely in-house.
Francois-Paul Journe began his career as a watchmaker in Paris and gained recognition in the independent watchmaking community for his tourbillon pocket watch, completed in 1983. The brand's first wristwatch, the Tourbillon Souverain, was introduced in 1999 and featured a remontoir d'egalite (constant-force device), a mechanism that delivers consistent energy to the escapement regardless of the mainspring's state of wind.
F.P. Journe watches are distinguished by their use of 18-karat rose gold for movement plates and bridges, a practice that enhances stability and resistance to corrosion. The brand's cases have been produced in platinum and 18-karat gold, with tantalum used for case elements in some early steel-equivalent models. Core models include the Chronometre Bleu (blue dial in tantalum), Chronometre Souverain, Octa collection (automatic movements with multiple functions), Tourbillon Souverain, Resonance (dual-movement resonance chronometer), and the Elegante (quartz women's watch with an intelligent motion-sensing system).
F.P. Journe produces fewer than 1,000 watches per year at its manufacture in Geneva. The brand operates boutiques in select cities, including Geneva, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Miami, and New York. Retail prices generally start at approximately $25,000 for the Elegante and range to over $300,000 for tourbillon and grand complication references. The brand's watches command significant premiums on the secondary market.
Francois-Paul Journe began his career as a watchmaker in Paris and gained recognition in the independent watchmaking community for his tourbillon pocket watch, completed in 1983. The brand's first wristwatch, the Tourbillon Souverain, was introduced in 1999 and featured a remontoir d'egalite (constant-force device), a mechanism that delivers consistent energy to the escapement regardless of the mainspring's state of wind.
F.P. Journe watches are distinguished by their use of 18-karat rose gold for movement plates and bridges, a practice that enhances stability and resistance to corrosion. The brand's cases have been produced in platinum and 18-karat gold, with tantalum used for case elements in some early steel-equivalent models. Core models include the Chronometre Bleu (blue dial in tantalum), Chronometre Souverain, Octa collection (automatic movements with multiple functions), Tourbillon Souverain, Resonance (dual-movement resonance chronometer), and the Elegante (quartz women's watch with an intelligent motion-sensing system).
F.P. Journe produces fewer than 1,000 watches per year at its manufacture in Geneva. The brand operates boutiques in select cities, including Geneva, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Miami, and New York. Retail prices generally start at approximately $25,000 for the Elegante and range to over $300,000 for tourbillon and grand complication references. The brand's watches command significant premiums on the secondary market.
Luxury Watches
F.P. Journe is an independent Geneva-based watchmaker producing fewer than 1,000 watches annually with movements entirely designed and made in-house using 18-karat rose gold for plates and bridges. Key models include the Chronometre Bleu, Resonance (dual-movement resonance), and Tourbillon Souverain with remontoir d'egalite. Founded by master watchmaker Francois-Paul Journe, the brand is highly sought after on the secondary market.
Brand Details
Brand Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Price Range
$25,000 - $400,000+
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Parent Company
Independent
