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Centigraphe

F.P. Journe’s 1/100th-of-a-second chronograph: the cal. 1506 splits the mechanical chronograph hand into a high-speed disc that completes a full rotation each second. Drives a 20-second register, a 10-minute register, and the running 1/100-second hand together; the watch the brand uses to demonstrate that haute-horlogerie can compete with quartz on resolution.

Year introduced: 20071 reference

References in this family

F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain · CTS
top-luxuryneo-vintageFP Journe Cal. 1506 -- in-house manual-wind chronograph, 21,600bph, 40h PR; the Centigraphe -- 1/100th-second mechanism; unique pulsometer and 10-minute counter40mm2007–presenteditorial
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Which ref to buy

The Centigraphe Souverain measures hundredths of a second -- a mechanical chronograph function Journe achieved without electricity, using a 360,000 bph gear train. It is the sporting-technical answer to the dress complications and one of the most requested FPJ references on the secondary market.

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F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain · CTSBuy
Centigraphe Souverain -- hundredths-of-a-second mechanical chronograph; technically unique.
The case for it:
The 1/100th second complication is mechanically unmatched -- no quartz, no electrical assist, purely mechanical. The dial layout with the centisecond hand is visually dramatic and functionally distinct from any other chronograph. One of the strongest collector pieces in the FPJ lineup.
Consider instead if:
Practical utility of a mechanical 1/100th second timer is minimal outside of enthusiast demonstration. At this price tier, buyers who want a daily wear chronograph should look at the Résonance or Octa Calendrier for more wearable complications.
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Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-07. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.

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