F.P. Journe CT Centigraphe Souverain Black Label Platinum Black Dial

The F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain Black Label, reference CT, is one of the most distinctive chronographs to come out of modern independent watchmaking. It pairs Francois-Paul Journe's unusual chronograph display with the boutique-only exclusivity of the Black Label series. Produced within the Centigraphe Souverain line introduced in 2008, the Black Label version was sold only through F.P. Journe boutiques and Espaces, which makes it a notably scarce variant. Its 40 mm platinum case is matched with a blackened gold and guilloche silver dial, giving the watch a more restrained, technical look than the standard model. Inside is the manually wound Calibre 1506 in 18K rose gold, a movement built to measure elapsed times from 1/100th of a second to 10 minutes across three registers. A key part of the design is its patented system that separates the chronograph from the going train, helping preserve balance amplitude while the chronograph is running. The rocker-style control set into the case band is another hallmark of the model, replacing traditional pushers with a solution that feels both ergonomic and mechanically unusual. The Centigraphe is one of Journe's clearest expressions of a useful complication: a technically ambitious chronograph that still wears easily on the wrist. In Black Label form, that concept becomes even more appealing, combining the model's inventive mechanics with boutique-only production and a darker, more discreet aesthetic that many collectors prefer. For buyers interested in important independent watchmaking, the CT Black Label is one of the standout F.P. Journe chronographs of its era. Like New with F.P. Journe box and papers dated 2011.