F.P. Journe Élégante 48mm Titalyt
A relatively young brand, F.P. Journe have seen a dramatic increase in popularity in the past 10-15 years. Known for its traditional dressy and highly complicated watches, the brand have expanded their lineup to cater for those desperate for a taste of the craftsmanship and artistry the brand is associated with.
The F.P. Journe Élégante 48mm Titalyt is the perfect example of the creativity and vision François-Paul Journe have. The watch is fitted with an in-house quartz movement that is no ordinary electrically powered movement, originally catered for ladies but eventually created in two sizes making it the perfect daily option for those who prefers somehting more robust in comparison to some of his other fantastic dress watches.
A relatively young brand, F.P. Journe have seen a dramatic increase in popularity in the past 10-15 years. Known for its traditional dressy and highly complicated watches, the brand have expanded their lineup to cater for those desperate for a taste of the craftsmanship and artistry the brand is associated with.
The F.P. Journe Élégante 48mm Titalyt is the perfect example of the creativity and vision François-Paul Journe have. The watch is fitted with an in-house quartz movement that is no ordinary electrically powered movement, originally catered for ladies but eventually created in two sizes making it the perfect daily option for those who prefers somehting more robust in comparison to some of his other fantastic dress watches.
A relatively young brand, F.P. Journe have seen a dramatic increase in popularity in the past 10-15 years. Known for its traditional dressy and highly complicated watches, the brand have expanded their lineup to cater for those desperate for a taste of the craftsmanship and artistry the brand is associated with.
The F.P. Journe Élégante 48mm Titalyt is the perfect example of the creativity and vision François-Paul Journe have. The watch is fitted with an in-house quartz movement that is no ordinary electrically powered movement, originally catered for ladies but eventually created in two sizes making it the perfect daily option for those who prefers somehting more robust in comparison to some of his other fantastic dress watches.
Technical Data:
Maker: F.P. Journe
Model: Elegante 48mm Titalyt
Reference: Elegante 48mm
Year: 2020s
Condition: 9/10
Material: Titanium
Dimensions: 48mm x 40mm diameter
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Dial: White dial
Bezel: Titanium
Caliber: Calibre 1210
Bracelet/Strap: Orange rubber strap from F.P. Journe with factory titanium clasp.
Box/Papers: Full set box and card
Condition:
Watch is in excellent condition with little to no swirl marks and no obvious scratches and dents across the case with dial in perfect condition. There are normal signs of use but the case does not appear to be polished and is in its original form with the watch in normal working order.
Our Thoughts:
Calling this watch a simple quartz watch would be undermining just how much research and development that F.P. Journe did to create this so called “entry-level” sports model. The dedication in finding a way to create a unique movement resulted in this electro-mechanic movement that is extremely durable due to the power-saving technology applied that stops the time when idled in a prolonged period, and instantly activates back to the correct time once reactivated.
The brand’s interpretation of a modern sports model does exactly what is required of a sports watch. Designed in a unique tortue shape, functionally its exellent and its titanium case is extremely light and the 48mm size might sound like a littel oversized, but it fits extremely snug just like a Cartier LM Tortue from the 1990s.
