Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Dec 12, 2025

LOT 157

FP JOURNE, SWITZERLAND, REF. ELHT, ELEGANTE TITANIUM

EUR 40,000 - 80,000

CHF 37,300 - 75,000 / HKD 362,000 - 730,000 / USD 46,400 - 93,000 / JPY 7,250,000 - 14,490,000

A fine and innovation, titanium flat tortue shaped quartz wristwatch with luminescent dial centre and transparent caseback


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand FP Journe , Switzerland

Model Elegante Titanium

Reference ELHT

Year 2021

Case No. A-941-ELHT

Bracelet FP Journe rubber with titanium deployant clasp

Length 40 mm

Caliber 1210

Width 48 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original box and certificate

Notes

The present FP Journe Élégante in titanium represents one of the most distinctive and forward-thinking creations of the manufacture, uniting the brand’s commitment to innovation with a design language rooted in refined simplicity. The flat tortue-shaped case, rendered in lightweight titanium, offers a modern interpretation of classic forms while ensuring exceptional comfort on the wrist. The dial, with its luminous central section, glows with an ethereal presence in low light, reflecting the technical poetry that defines FP Journe’s contemporary vision.

At the heart of the watch lies the calibre 1210, a highly advanced quartz movement conceived by François-Paul Journe to offer both precision and longevity. Activated by a motion-sensing system that places the movement into standby when unworn, it exemplifies the manufacture’s ability to transcend traditional categories and elevate quartz technology to a level of true horological ingenuity. The transparent caseback reveals the elegantly executed architecture of the calibre, underscoring the same attention to detail typically reserved for mechanical creations.

Housed in case number A-941-ELHT, the Élégante measures 48 millimetres diameter, its proportions balanced by the fluid lines of the titanium case and the integrated rubber strap fitted with a titanium deployant clasp. The dial, case and movement all bear the FP Journe signature, affirming the aesthetic and technical coherence of the piece.

Accompanied by its original box and certificate, this example of the Élégante Titanium stands as a compelling demonstration of FP Journe’s innovative spirit. It unites advanced engineering, contemporary design and an unmistakable identity, offering a rare fusion of elegance, utility and modern horological artistry.