F.P. JOURNE, TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN, AN IMPRESSIVE AND VERY RARE PLATINUM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH STUNNING JADE DIAL

Given the difficulties of producing dials in stone, notably the risk of chipping and cracking, most manufacturers produce their dials in circular disks, thus making the cutting action simpler and reducing the pressure on ‘stress-points’. However, given the tourbillon and the offset dial, F.P. Journe cuts his dials with two very intricate and complex shapes; a process which no doubt results in numerous failed attempts.

As exemplified perfectly above, the hard work is made worth it by the illuminating effect of light passing through the ethereal jade dial. This particular example is further distinguished by the matching solid platinum bracelet which gives the watch a suitably substantial feeling on the wrist, making the owner abundantly aware of the importance of the work of art they are wearing.