A truly exceptional collector example F.P. Journe's original Resonance. Comes with all original FPJ box, papers, and card (warranty card dated March 2008) *PLEASE NOTE: This is both a stunning and rare example of a red or "Salmon" dial 38mm Platinum cased Chronomètre à Resonance, this piece is now discontinued, out of production and unavailable via F.P. Journe points of sale. This RARE dial color and case metal combination is known as a "Bi-Color/Bi-Metal" reference, and was generally made to order by Journe collector's who preferred this style, rather than the standard grey dial platinum case or red dial rose gold case combination. It is believed that only 3 pieces were made in platinum with a red dial. **Launched in 2000 the Chronomètre à Resonance had a seminal effect in the horological world as it was the world’s first wristwatch using the resonance phenomenon. The movement is composed of two independent balances alternatively serving as an “exciter” and “resonator”. When in motion, the balances create the resonance effect and beat in opposition, naturally evening out each other’s discrepancies and thus permitting greater accuracy. Journe’s quest of chronometry and accuracy inspired him to use a system originally devised by the great 18th century watchmaker Antide Janvier and for the first time miniaturize it into pocket watch format first in 1983 and push the boundaries into creating a wristwatch 17 years later. Not only a wonderful tribute to technical watchmaking, the Chronomètre à Resonance is also an extremely useful dual time watch. In recent times, these early and rare first generation examples with a brass movement and a 38mm diameter case made between 2000 – 2005 are of very high demand by collectors due to its technical prowess combined with the historical relevance to the heritage of the young firm. The present example is of the rare and desirable example of a 38mm case with a modern gold movement considered q transitional model only produced for a very short number of years between approximately 2003-2008 boasting a collector desired 38mm case and modern gold movement rather than the brass movements of the previous models. Furthermore it is this rare timepiece will surely be a great addition to any of the world’s finest collection of fine timepieces.