- Founded
- 1999
- Based in
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Known for
- Invenit et Fecit
The house
About F.P. Journe
François-Paul Journe founded the brand in Geneva in 1999, after building a reputation for designing and making complicated watches by hand. Its dials carry the words Invenit et Fecit, Latin for 'invented and made', a statement that the watches are designed and built in-house.
Each F.P. Journe reference is distinct, and the details of the case metal, dial and movement matter to the piece's identity. We record them, together with the condition, on every listing.
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Signature models
Known For
Invenit et Fecit
The inscription found on the brand's dials, meaning 'invented and made'.
Buying guide
What To Look At
General points worth checking on any F.P. Journe piece. Each listing adds the specifics: condition grade, what is included and any flaws.
01
Confirm the exact reference, case metal and dial colour for the model.
02
Check the condition of the case and crystal, and ask for service history and papers.
Questions
F.P. Journe Answered
What does 'Invenit et Fecit' mean?
It is Latin for 'invented and made'. F.P. Journe places it on its dials to state that the watches are designed and built by the manufacture itself.
How does Luxury Club authenticate F.P. Journe pieces?
Every piece is physically inspected by our specialists before it is listed: construction, hardware, materials and markings are checked against what is expected of the maker and the era. Nothing is approved from photographs alone, and every sale includes a Certificate of Authenticity documenting what was verified on that specific piece.