Catering to you heavy (valuable) steel followers, FP Journe has introduced that the Centigraphe and Automatique Réserve at the moment are out there in platinum and 18ok 6N gold choices. Fairly the departure from the sporty and enjoyable titanium-cased and yellow-dial flavors launched final yr, FP Journe is including a extra upscale choice for these within the LineSport aesthetic or performance, whereas shedding not one of the technically spectacular achievements present in both watch.
When FP Journe launched the brightly coloured yellow LineSport choices final yr, it actually felt a bit misplaced in its catalog. Granted, I appreciated the titanium circumstances and sporty aesthetic introduced on by the yellow dial, however it actually didn’t appear very FP Journe-like. The discharge of those two watches in gold and platinum feels extra in keeping with what we’re used to seeing from the model. Measurement-wise, each watches measure in at 44mm in diameter, with the Centigraphe coming in at a peak of 10.95mm, and the Automatique Réserve at a thickness of 11.10mm. Each watches are provided on an identical platinum or gold bracelet, relying in your collection of case materials. Whereas the watches share the same general aesthetic, the important thing variations come within the type of the technical prowess of the problems.
The Centigraphe is a novel chronograph, powered by the in-house Calibre 1506, a handbook winding motion with 80 hours of energy reserve, and is completed in gold. This chronograph is actuated through the rocker on the correct aspect of the case, reasonably than the standard pushers you would possibly discover on most chronographs. Additionally in contrast to many different chronographs, the Centigraphe is extremely exact, with the sub-dials permitting you to trace 1/100th of a second, 20-second, and 10-minute indications, versus your ordinary seconds, minutes, and hours sub-dials. For an in-depth rationalization of this motion and the way it works, learn David’s hands-on with the Centigraphe Souverain.
The Automatique Réserve is kind of a bit less complicated by comparability to the Centigraphe. Powered by the in-house caliber 1300.three, an computerized motion in rose gold, providing an influence reserve of 160 hours; the Automatique Réserve is full of its personal problems. Displaying central hours and minutes with a small seconds sub-dial, the Automatique Réserve additionally incorporates a day/night time indicator, a power-reserve indicator, and a big dual-pane date window. Actually extra reserved (ba-dum-tiss) by comparability, the Automatique Réserve continues to be fairly the looker, for my part.
Whereas valuable metals actually aren’t my factor, they do have an necessary half within the watch trade, particularly now that gold is “again” whether or not we prefer it or not. I might, little question, choose the titanium-cased yellow cousin launched final yr, however I’m additionally not the goal marketplace for these items. These technically spectacular watches deserved to even be provided in a valuable steel for individuals who want to gown them up and benefit from the added heft and shine introduced on by platinum and gold. If you happen to’re a type of folks, the Centigraphe and Automatique Réserve in platinum and 18ok gold at the moment are out there in FP Journe Boutiques, with the Centigraphe priced at $80,000 in gold and $109,500 in platinum, and the Automatique Réserve priced at $59,000 in gold and $88,500 in platinum. To be taught extra, go to fpjourne.com.
