When you hear the name Francois-Paul Journe, you might immediately think of the Chronomètre a Résonance—arguably Journe’s most iconic and recognizable timepiece. This pink gold example from 2002 is one of his first series still utilizing the sought after brass movement. Prior to the 20th century, there were only five résonance clocks in the world. Three made by legendary French clock maker Antide Janvier, and two made later by the watchmaking master himself, Abraham Louis Breguet. As early as 1983, François-Paul Journe tried his hand at a pocket-sized résonance watch. It would take about 15 years of research and development before he was able to launch his Chronomètre a Résonance in 2000: the first résonance wristwatch. A true grail of the Journe world, this watch is coming to market for the first time in our Fine Watches online sale, now open for bidding until 15 June and presented in partnership with silverseacruises. #SothebysWatches #FPJourne #Journe