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October 5, 2009 at 12:39 pm
F P Journe released Chronometre Bleu watch
- Tags: Bleu, Chronometre, tantalum
F.P.Journe, the famous watchmaker, released its newest Chronometre Bleu watch on October 2. We are happy to see the new watch that demonstrates unparalleled chronometric features.
With a 39mmcase of the novel timekeeper which is rendered in tantalum featuring blue hues, we are confident in its character. Tantalum is not commonly employed in the manufacture of timepieces, because it involves many sophisticated technology since this material has a density of 16.3 anda requires a very high fusion temperature of 3000°.
From the watch’s external appearance, the chrome blue dial’s style is very coordinated. The massive Arabic numerals on the watch dial, presented in cream color. To be surprised by this watch, we can find its hands guilloche seconds counter being placed at 7:30. The hand-wound movement of Chronometre Bleu timepiece is sculptured in 18K rose gold. The watch’s energy is provided by the twin barrels which could ensure a 56-hour power reserve.
If we open its case-back, we can see the balance and the escapement are totally independent from the movement. The brand’s specialists was placed at the connecting train under the dial.
In November, the F.P.Journe Chronometre Bleu watch will be proposed at all F.P.Journe boutiques in New York, Beijing, Paris, Tokyo, Geneva, Hong Kong and Boca Raton, as well as at all authorized F.P.Journe retail channels, located all over the world.