Up for grabs is an F.P. Journe Resonance
“RT” reference (or Résonance Trios), which was the third generation of FPJ Resonance made between 2010 and 2019 and featuring Caliber 1499.3 movement in 18k red gold
The ref. RT marked the 10th anniversary of the Chronomètre à Résonance, reintroducing the model with a newly designed dial layout. Using the Résonance’s independent time-setting capability, the ref. RT incorporates a 24-hour disc alongside the traditional time display, to show multiple time zones. Having been nicknamed the “parking meter” amongst collectors, the result is perhaps F.P. Journe’s most visually distinctive Résonance wristwatch. The digital display on the left and the analog display on the right sets this Resonance apart from every other Resonance model thus far.
Even though the RT had an almost 9 year production run, there were about half as many produced than the earlier RN version as it was not as popular amongst earlier collectors. Today’s the RT is amongst the most rare and coveted references form FPJ.
The current variant comes in a classic combo with 40mm platinum case and white gold (gray) dial.
The watch is in excellent used condition without any dings or dents or deep scratches, it also appears unpolished.
The dial is very attractive, damage-free with beautiful matte gray color and silver subdials with guilloche.
The back of the watch is even more impressive with Cal. 1499.3 displayed in all of its glory.
This watch comes on a rare FPJ strap with red stitching and platinum FPJ buckle.
Original box set, manual and unused FPJ polishing cloth are included. No warranty card, but based on archives, this watch was purchased in 2012 from a Parisian retailer.
For those unfamiliar with FPJ Resonance, please have a read:
What is actually the resonance phenomenon?
Two frequencies which harmonize!
François-Paul Journe pays tribute to the research conducted on resonance by the great 18th century watchmakers, with the presentation of the first wristwatch resonance chronometer.
In 1983, François-Paul Journe took up the challenge with a first creation in the form of a pocket-watch, which did not yet perform according to his expectations. It would take fifteen more years of work for the watchmaker to gain the maturity and the experience to enable him to present an exclusive world première, the first resonance wristwatch.
He devised, developed and built this movement to meet the demands of actual wear on the wrist and thereby provide chronometric performance driven to extremes. Each of the two balances alternately serves as exciter and resonator. When the two balances are in motion, they enter into sympathy due to the effect of the resonance and begin naturally beating in opposition. The two balances thus rest against each other, giving more inertia to their movement.
Nonetheless, this harmony is possible only if the difference in frequency between them does not exceed five seconds per day of cumulated difference in six situations. Adjusting them is an extremely delicate task.
Whereas an external disturbing movement affects the running of a traditional mechanical watch, this same disturbance, in the case of a resonance watches, produces an effect that accelerates one of the balances as much as it slows the other down. Little by little, the two balances come back towards each other to find their point of harmony, thus eliminating the disturbance. This innovative chronometer offers a level of precision that is unequalled in the field of the mechanical watch.
First unveiled in the year 2000, this watch represents one of the wildest challenges ever in the field of the mechanical watch ! The first applications of the resonance phenomenon in horological science dates back to the 18th century, with watchmakers such as Antide Janvier (†1840) and Abraham-Louis Breguet (†1823).
They observed the negative effects of these waves on clocks and then conducted in their own way, research into ways of using this phenomenon in the operating of regulators.
Credit FPJ’s official site.