====== F. P. Journe ====== {{wst>menue|F._P._Journe}} {{wst>image_cr|F. P. Journe|Sonnerie Souveraine}} {{wst>image_cr|F. P. Journe|Sonnerie Souveraine RS}} *See Also [[Journe, Francois-Paul]] **F.P.Journe** is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches founded by [[Journe, Francois-Paul]]. Note that the brand is officially "F.P.Journe" with no spaces. Nevertheless, it is often written with one or two spaces. "F. P. Journe" [[eponymous|stands for]] [[Journe, Francois-Paul|Francois-Paul Journe]], the master watchmaker behind the company. Journe is a member of the renowned watch artist association [[AHCI]]. His motto »Invenit et Fecit«, which is everywhere to be found on his watches, means "invented and made" and refers to the ability to practically implement the ideas developed by him. ===== Resonance chronometer ===== This also includes the design of totally new [[watch movement]]s. As a good example of this one can take the [[Resonance chronometer]]. It was inspired by a resonance watch of the King of France. In [[1983]] Journe first built a [[pocket watch]], and later a [[wristwatch]]. The [[Resonance chronometer]] consists of two largely independent watch movements, which are only coupled by a common [[balance staff]] and their resonance If the half-cycle of one [[balance]] slows down, the other speeds - and vice versa. [[Harry Winston]] realized this principle, which Journe first adapted for the [[wristwatch]], in [[2001]] in the standard model [[Harry Winston Opus One|Opus One]]. Around the same time also Journe offered this particularity for watch connoisseurs within his own range of models the [[F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance|Chronomètre à Résonance]]. ===== History ===== [[Journe, Francois-Paul|Francois-Paul Journe]] was born in Marseilles in [[1957]], where he started his education with 15 years at the local watchmaking school. In [[1976]] he received his watchmaking diploma at the [[École d'Horlogerie]] in Paris. In [[1985]] he opened a studio there, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and joined the watchmaker association [[AHCI]]. In [[1989]], Journe relocated to the [[Swiss Jura]], joining many other independent watchmakers. Journe focused on haute horology, producing the first [[tourbillon]] wristwatch with a [[remontoir]] in [[1991]] and winning the [[Prix Gaïa]] for Best Watchmaker in [[1994]]. In [[1996]] he moved to [[Geneva]], where he began to realize his dream to build his own watch company. At [[Baselworld]] in [[1999]] the **F. P. Journe Invenit et Fecit** branding was unveiled, and the company presented two watches at the [[AHCI]] booth The [[Resonance chronometer]] and the //Tourbillon avec Remontoir d'Egalité//. This watch was selected for the grand prize "Aiguille d'Or" at the [[Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève]] in [[2004]] as well as the [[Watch of the Year]] Award in Japan. In [[2006]], F. P. Journe presented the [[F. P. Journe Sonnerie Souveraine|Sonnerie Souveraine]], which again won the Aiguille d'Or at the GPHG. Journe's [[F. P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain|Centigraphe Souverain]] won this award again in [[2008]], and the [[F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance|Chronomètre à Résonance]] won the Complicated Watch prize at the GPHG in [[2010]]. Another award winner that year was the [[F. P. Journe Vagabondage II|Vagabondage II]], which won the [[Champions of Time in China]] prize. ===== Classic quality brings forth an astounding success ===== Within the still relatively short time that his company exists, Francois-Paul Journe, with his ingenious design gift and his unusual watch creations, has made it to the very top of [[Haute Horlogerie]]. As a special feature a certain understated modesty of appearence can be noted So all of his watches distinguish themselves by a pleasantly reserved valence, though at their inside they are all the more spectacular. And also the public image of the brand is not boastful, but everything seems calm, clear, dignified and filled with classic quality. ===== Awards ===== {{wst>image_cr|F. P. Journe|Chronomètre à Résonance}} Francois-Paul Journe has received numerous awards for his watches and inventions, including in [[1994]] the prestigious [[Prix Gaia]] for his horological achievements. Outstanding success he reaped in particular at the renowned [[Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève]], a kind of "Oscar" of the Swiss watch industry. There he garnered, with the exception of two years, till [[2010]] every year the coveted trophy. Here are the individual winning models * 2002 [[F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier|Octa Calendrier]], Prix Spécial du Jury (special prize of the jury) * 2003 [[F. P. Journe Octa Lune|Octa Lune]], Prix de la Montre Homme (best men's watch) * 2004 [[F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain|Tourbillon Souverain]], main prize "Aiguille d'Or" ("Golden hand") * 2005 [[F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain|Chronomètre Souverain]], Prix de la Montre Homme * 2006 [[F. P. Journe Sonnerie Souveraine|Sonnerie Souveraine]], Aiguille d'Or * 2008 [[F. P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain|Centigraphe Souverain]], Aiguille d'Or * 2010 [[F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance|Chronomètre à Résonance]], Prix de la Haute Complication (best [[complication]] watch) ===== Montres Journe SA ===== F.P.Journe is a brand of **Montres Journe SA**, the company that produces these watches along with components for others. In addition to the personal work of François-Paul Journe and his brand, **F.P.Journe Manufacture**, Montres Journe includes dial specialist **Les Cadraniers de Genève** and case maker **Les Boîtiers de Genève**. On September 17, [[2018]], Journe confirmed that he had sold a 20% stake in Montres Journe SA to French luxury company [[Chanel]]. The move was a way to ensure that his company would outlast its founder, and gives Chanel access to the dial and case operations of the company. ===== Address ===== Montres Journe SA, Genève\\ Rue de l'Arquebuse 17 \\ CH-1204 Genf\\ Tél. +41 22 322 09 09\\ Fax +41 22 322 09 19\\ info@fpjourne.com ===== Weblinks ===== * [[http://www.fpjourne.com/|F. P. Journe]] * [[http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/interviews/journejan03/|Interview with F. P. Journe, ThePuristS]], Jan. 2003 * [[http://www.timezone.com/library/wbore/wbore631757469243906250|The Watchmaking of F-P. Journe, Watchbore]], Nov. 2002 * [[http://artofdesign.wordpress.com/2007/09/22/fp-journe/|art of design]], Sept. 2007 {{tag>Watch_brands Watch_brands_Switzerland Manufactures FHH}}