- Technical
- Astronomical indications
- Tourbillon
- Calendar
- Time zones
- Striking mechanism
Astronomic Souveraine
F.P. Journe 2020
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.