{"product_id":"f-p-journe-chronometre-bleu","title":"F.P.Journe Chronomètre Bleu","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIntroduced in 2009 during the global financial crisis, the Chronomètre Bleu was conceived as a more approachable entry into F.P. Journe. Demand for independent watchmaking had weakened while the cost of gold and platinum had risen sharply in the years surrounding its development. Rather than create another expensive precious metal watch, François-Paul Journe turned to tantalum, which was less costly as a raw material but considerably more difficult to machine and polish. Journe later explained that the watch launched at a low price with almost no margin, allowing it to serve as an entry point into the brand during difficult economic conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe choice of tantalum became central to the watch’s identity. Its substantial weight recalls platinum, while its natural blue-grey tone complements the reflective chrome-blue dial. Producing a fully polished tantalum case was highly unusual due to the material’s hardness and demanding manufacturing requirements. Paired with the 39mm case and hand-wound rose gold Calibre 1304, the Chronomètre Bleu transformed an economic constraint into one of the most recognizable watches in modern independent watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: F.P.Journe\u003cbr\u003eModel: Chronomètre Bleu\u003cbr\u003eReference: CB\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Tantalum\u003cbr\u003eBracelet: OEM Crocodile Strap\u003cbr\u003eSize: 39mm\u003cbr\u003eDial: Blue\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2022\u003cbr\u003ePaperwork: Yes\u003cbr\u003eBox: Yes\u003cbr\u003eMovement:\u003cspan class=\"itemvalue\"\u003e Cal. 1304\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: Very good overall condition with light signs of wear. The case shows minor hairlines and small surface scratches, most noticeable on the polished bezel and lugs. No major dents or deep damage are visible. The strap shows light wear with a small area of edge lifting near one lug. The buckle has light surface scratches.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F.P.Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43911329349745,"sku":null,"price":175000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/5118\/3729\/files\/DSC_0399.jpg?v=1786045095","url":"https:\/\/falkwatches.com\/products\/f-p-journe-chronometre-bleu","provider":"Falk Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}