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Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 31, 2026

LOT 125

F.P. JOURNE, CHRONOMÈTRE BLEU, TANTALUM

HKD 700,000 - 1,200,000

EUR 77,000 - 132,000 / CHF 70,000 - 120,000 / USD 90,000 - 154,000 / JPY 13,980,000 - 23,950,000

Sold: HKD 1,250,000

A very fine and rare, manual-winding, tantalum chronometer wristwatch with chrome blue dial, subsidiary seconds at 7:30, sapphire crystal caseback, and 18K pink gold movement.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand F.P. Journe

Model Chronomètre Bleu

Year sold on 7 May 2010

Case No. 076-CB

Bracelet leather strap with FPJ tantalum pin buckle

Caliber 1304, 22 jewels

Diameter 39mm.

Weight 80gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories FPJ fitted box, warranty card dated 7 May 2010, sale invoice dated 7 May 2010, instructions booklet, cloth

Notes

Introduced in 2009, the Chronomètre Bleu was the watchmaker’s first timepiece crafted from tantalum, a rare, dark metal with extreme hardness and unique greyish-blue hue. This striking case perfectly complements the «chrome blue» dial with a mirror-like finish that gives the watch its name.

Beyond its aesthetics, the present example is powered by the Calibre 1304, an in-house movement crafted from 18K pink gold. This stunning mechanical heart is fully visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, offering a warm contrast to the cool tones of the exterior.

Consigned by a Hong Kong-based collector who purchased it brand new on 7 May 2010, this watch has been preserved in like-new condition. Presented in excellent condition and complete with its original box and warranty, this Chronomètre Bleu is more than a watch—it is a true collector’s masterpiece.