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  • Astronomical indications
  • Tourbillon
  • Calendar
  • Time zones
  • Striking mechanism

Astronomic Souveraine

F.P. Journe 2020

Men's

F.P.Journe presented the prototype for the Astronomic Souveraine at the Only Watch 2019 charity auction. Now the brand has unveiled, in the current collection, a version in steel of this Grande Complication, for a total of 18 functions, that renews with the grand tradition of astronomical watches. In addition to a minute repeater, the movement in 18k pink gold incorporates civil time with a second time zone in a subdial at 3 o'Clock and sidereal time in a subdial at 9 o'clock. Adjacent to these subdials are two discs, one showing moon phases and another for small seconds. At 6 o'clock, a power-reserve indication mirrors an aperture at 12 o'clock for sunrise and sunset. Minutes are shown by a central hand. On the reverse side, the equation of time and a full annual calendar are surrounded by the signs of the zodiac. Not forgetting a tourbillon with remontoir d'égalité. In total, the Astronomic Souveraine comprises no fewer than 758 components within a perfectly ergonomic case that measures 44mm in diameter and 13.80mm thick. Only five of this extraordinarily complex watch will be made each year.

Function

  • Function
    Hours, Minutes, Small seconds

Complications

  • Astronomical indications
    Equation of time
    Sidereal time
    Sunrise and sunset times
    Moon phases
  • Time zones GMT
    Multiple time zones
  • Display
    Power-reserve indicator
  • Calendars
    Annual calendar
  • Striking watches
    Minute repeater
  • Regulating mechanism
    Tourbillon

Movement

  • Movement name
    1619
  • Energy supply
    Manual-winding
  • N° of components
    758
  • N° of jewels
    68
  • Power reserve
    40 hours
  • Vibrations
    21600
  • Form
    Round
  • Height/thickness
    10.75 mm
  • Diameter
    37.00 mm

Case

  • Form
    Round
  • Material
    Steel
  • Height/thickness
    13.80 mm
  • Diameter
    44.00 mm
  • Back
    Sapphire

Dial

  • Material
    White gold
  • Colour
    White / grey

Strap

  • Material
    Alligator
  • Colour
    Black