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F.P.Journe Chronometre à Resonance (RQ) Platinum Black Dial Leather Strap 40MM Calibre 1520


The F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Black Label Ref. RQ is one of the most technically fascinating and recognizable watches produced by F.P. Journe, showcasing the brand’s mastery of both mechanical innovation and classical watchmaking aesthetics.

Crafted in a platinum case measuring approximately 40–42 mm in diameter, the watch features the distinctive Black Label dial, a blackened gold base paired with contrasting silver guilloché subdials. The dial layout is symmetrical and instantly recognizable, displaying two independent time indications—a hallmark of the Résonance concept. At the center of the dial, the exposed resonance mechanism visually highlights the watch’s most remarkable technical feature.

Inside the watch beats the Calibre 1520, a manually wound movement constructed from 18k rose gold, designed to harness the natural phenomenon of resonance. Two balance wheels oscillate side by side and gradually synchronize with one another, improving timekeeping stability and precision through their interaction. This rare complication is one of the few true resonance wristwatches ever produced and represents François-Paul Journe’s interpretation of a concept historically explored in high horology.