F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain TN Platinum Grey Dial Dead-Beat Seconds

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The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Ref. TN Platinum Grey Dial is one of the defining creations of independent haute horlogerie, bringing together a one-minute tourbillon, a remontoire d’égalité constant-force mechanism, and F.P. Journe’s distinctive dead-beat seconds complication. Crafted in platinum and paired with a refined grey-gold and guilloché silver dial, this exceptional 40mm timepiece represents François-Paul Journe’s relentless pursuit of chronometric precision. Dating to 2006, this particular example captures the highly sought-after early generation of the TN and remains an extraordinary collector’s watch.

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The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Ref. TN represents a landmark in the history of contemporary independent watchmaking. Originally introduced in its new-generation form in 2004, the TN replaced the earlier Tourbillon Souverain and introduced a completely redesigned architecture incorporating an independent dead-beat seconds mechanism alongside the remontoire d’égalité. F.P. Journe describes the remontoire as a constant-force device designed to stabilize the energy delivered to the escapement, while the dead-beat seconds hand remains stationary until each second has actually elapsed, offering an exceptionally precise reading of elapsed time.

The 40mm platinum case measures just 9.9mm thick and features a sapphire crystal case back, allowing the manually wound 18k rose-gold movement to be admired from the reverse. The grey-gold dial carries the distinctive F.P. Journe chronometer aesthetic, with a whitened guilloché silver subdial framed by a screwed steel circle. Off-centre hours and minutes are displayed at 3 o’clock, while the dead-beat seconds indication sits at 6 o’clock and the 42-hour power-reserve indication balances the composition at 12 o’clock. Blued-steel hands complete the restrained yet highly recognizable design.

Powering the Tourbillon Souverain TN is the manually wound Calibre 1403.2/1403, featuring 26 jewels and operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. The movement incorporates a 15-tooth escape wheel, 90-degree anchor fork, free-sprung balance with four inertia weights, and a flat Anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil. Its constant-force tourbillon mechanism is protected by F.P. Journe patents and delivers approximately 42 ± 2 hours of autonomy.

The Tourbillon Souverain has an especially important place in F.P. Journe history. The original Tourbillon Souverain was the first model of the Souveraine collection, while the TN generation introduced the dead-beat seconds system in 2004. The watch received the prestigious Aiguille d’Or at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2004, further cementing its place among the most important modern tourbillon watches. This 2006 platinum example therefore represents a particularly compelling period of the TN’s production and a remarkable combination of technical innovation, rarity, and independent watchmaking craftsmanship.

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Brand Name F.P. Journe
Model Family Tourbillon Souverain
Reference Number TN
Movement Manual-Winding Calibre 1403.2
Movement Material 18k Rose Gold
Case Material Platinum
Dial Grey Gold with Whitened Guilloché Silver
Bracelet Material Alligator Leather Strap
Case Dimension 40MM
Case Thickness 9.9MM
Functions Off-Centre Hours & Minutes, Dead-Beat Seconds, Power Reserve & Tourbillon
Power Reserve 42 ± 2 Hours
Frequency 21,600 vph (3Hz)
Tourbillon One-Minute Tourbillon with Remontoire d’Égalité
Year 2006
Box & Papers Original Box & Original Papers
Gender Men’s Watch/Unisex
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SHK Watches is dedicated to offering the highest level of service available. Owning your next timepiece begins with a simple inquiry via boutique visit, call, text, email, or even Instagram message. From there, one of our concierges will guide you through the process of selecting your next timepiece.


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