Name: Chronomtre Bleu | Tantalum
SKU: 438244

Housed in a 39mm case, the Chronomtre Bleu is one of very few watches to be produced in the rare, dark-grey metal, tantalum. Rarely used in watchmaking due to its difficulty to work with, tantalum is highly resistant to both corrosion and wear. It's also non-allergenic, and so perfectly suited to be worn on the wrist. Measuring at just 8.6mm thick, the Chronomtre Bleu comfortably fits beneath a cuff, and is made distinctive by a number of signatureelements throughout. Quintessentially Journein both its design language and movement, this example was originally sold in 2014, through the Geneva boutique.

The polished-dial is an uncommon feature, displaying various shades of blue which compliment the grey-blue colour of tantalum. Together, these blue overtones give the watch its name. The signature-style hands are off-white and contrast with the polished dial, to improve legibility. The outer-track holds embossed decorative Arabic numerals (also off-white in colour), which vary in size dependent on their location on the dial. Between 7 and 8 oclock is a subsidiary seconds, as seen in the , though the Chronomtre Bleu goes without a power-reserve indication. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed and excellently legible.

The movement is certainly independent watchmaking at its finest. The in-house Calibre 1304 is made entirely of 18-carat rose-gold, seen through the sapphire caseback. The movement has two mainspring barrels in parallel, which work together, powering the movement. Most impressively, is the chronometric balance fitted into the movement, which helps to provide the accuracy thatF.P. Journehas based his watchmaking around. The hand finishing is expertly conducted, mixingCte de Genve, circular graining and barleycorn guilloch. All screw heads are polished and all edges neatly chamfered.

This Chronomtre Bleuwatch is in very good condition, fitted to one of our straps with curved-ends, measuring . The set also includes the manufacture's guarantee card, manual, original purchase receipt and alligator strap from F. P. Journe.

Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.

Closer look

Brand:	F. P. Journe
Model:	Chronomtre Bleu
Movement:	mechanical manual-winding Cal.1304
Functions:	time-only:hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds
Features:	polished blue dial, display-back
Case:	39 mmtantalum
Crystal:	sapphire front and back
Strap:	F.P Journeblack alligator strap, grainedleather strap, tantalum buckle
Lug/buckle width:
Year:	2014
Box & papers:	stamped warranty card, manual, original purchase receipt

ThisF. P. Journe Chronomtre Bleuis in very good condition, with some light scratches visible on the case. These are most noticeable on sides of the case, shown in the photography. There's also a light mark on the bezel at the 4 o'clock.

Whilst the calibre 1304 movement of this Chronomtre Bleuis functioning well,A Collected Man is unable to provide a guarantee of timekeeping accuracy. A complimentary service will be provided by A CollectedMan, within one year of purchase, through F.P. Journe's Paris boutique.