The Collector’s Series · F.P. Journe
F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain price guide
Reviewed by Alex B, watch reviewer · Published 16 June 2026 · Updated September 27, 2026.
Passion Asset Advisory evidence note. We distinguish historical office estimates, asking prices and individually sourced closed sales. Reference, condition, originality and documents must match before a result is used as a comparable.
Closed results and indicative figures. Asking price is not sale price. Confirm the reference, condition, and completeness before a sale.
Reference facts
Centigraphe: version before value
Source: F.P. Journe specifications and the auction lots linked below. Auction sale totals are not seller net proceeds.
Key takeaways. A Centigraphe Souverain, titanium Anniversaire and aluminum or titanium Sport are separate comparisons. A special early aluminum result cannot establish a standard titanium band. Match the reference, case, dial and set before using any number.
Price evidence
Centigraphe prices in 2026: Sport, titanium and aluminum
The available evidence does not establish a verified current transaction band for titanium CTS or CTS2. A Sotheby’s CTS estimate of CHF 50,000 to 70,000 belongs to an August 6, 2020 sale, not August 2024, and is an estimate rather than a sold result. Aluminum Sport and precious-metal Souverain results are listed below with their exact lot identities.
| Version | Evidence and amount | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTS titanium, bracelet, case 403 | Auction estimate CHF 50,000 to 70,000; catalogued as 40 mm, circa 2019. Result not published here. | 6 Aug 2020 | Sotheby’s lot 1151 |
| CTS2 titanium | No verified current transaction band published here. Dealer asking prices are not closed sales. | Evidence checked 27 Sep 2026 | Request a reference-level valuation |
| CTS aluminum, case 128-CTS | Auction estimate HK$1,200,000 to 3,000,000. Sold result requires login and is not reproduced. | 24 Apr 2026 | Sotheby’s lot 2331 |
Catalogue sizes vary by generation and sometimes by the house’s description. Use the case number and papers to identify the watch. sell your Centigraphe with a written estimate of the applicable route and net proceeds.
Calibre 1506
How the Centigraphe reads 1/100th of a second
The Centigraphe Souverain has three timing registers: a one-second counter with a hundredth-second scale, a 20-second counter and a 10-minute counter. The hand-wound calibre 1506 runs at 3 Hz, or 21,600 vibrations per hour. The hundredth-second readout is not a claim that its balance runs at 100 Hz.
A rocker at 2 o’clock starts, stops and resets the chronograph. F.P. Journe describes a separate chronograph train driven directly from the mainspring, designed to leave the timekeeping balance amplitude unaffected. The stated power reserve is 80 ± 2 hours with the chronograph stopped and 24 ± 2 hours with it running.
Technical specifications and operating description: F.P. Journe, Centigraphe Souverain CT. These specifications describe the Souverain; identify a Sport reference separately.
Why it exists
Why the Centigraphe was created
According to F.P. Journe, François-Paul Journe conceived the Centigraphe as the ideal motorsport chronograph after meeting Jean Todt through the ICM Foundation. ICM is the Institut du Cerveau, or Brain & Spinal Cord Institute, in Paris. The two discussed the ideal stopwatch for car racing. Todt became the watch’s “godfather.” Journe then committed to donating 30% of the profit from every Centigraphe to the ICM, with no time limit. The funds support research into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. Note: some collector sources associate an early Centigraphe charitable piece with Action Against Hunger. The F.P. Journe record and our verification support the ICM partnership, which is what we state here.
Specifications
Centigraphe Souverain specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Case | 40 mm diameter, ~10.1 mm thick |
| Metal | Platinum or 18k 6N rose gold (titanium for sport / Anniversaire refs) |
| Movement | Calibre 1506, hand-wound, 18k rose-gold plates & bridges |
| Frequency / jewels | 3 Hz (21,600 vph) · 50 jewels |
| Power reserve | ~80 h (chrono stopped) · ~24 h (chrono running) |
| Chronograph | 1/100th s, 20 s and 10 min registers; rocker-arm control at 2 o’clock |
| Launched | 2008 · discontinued ~2018 · Aiguille d’Or 2008 |
Specifications per F.P. Journe.
References
Which Centigraphe do you own?
| Version | Identification | Price comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Centigraphe Souverain (CT) | Classic 40 mm model, usually gold or platinum; calibre 1506 | Match case metal, dial, provenance and set. |
| Centigraphe Anniversaire | Titanium Souverain commemorating boutique anniversaries | Limited editions need their own comparables. |
| Centigraphe Sport (CTS) | Early aluminum and later titanium LineSport watches | Aluminum and titanium must be priced separately. |
| Centigraphe Sport (CTS2) | Later LineSport generation; verify dimensions and bracelet | Do not use a CTS result without a stated adjustment. |
Octa Sport is a different watch; it is not another name for a Centigraphe. Phillips describes the early aluminum Centigraphe Sport as an approximately 55-gram watch. Its 2011-to-2014 aluminum production is part of the collector context, not a price formula.
Closed-sale evidence
Verified Centigraphe auction results
| Watch and distinguishing details | Date and house | Reported sold total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souverain, 18k pink gold, 40 mm, 2010; case 156-CT. Guarantee, presentation box and outer box. | 8 Apr 2026 · Phillips New York | $355,600, including buyer’s premium | Lot 14 |
| Sport, aluminum, 42 mm, circa 2011; case 010-CTS. Early serial, like-new condition and original accessories. | 23 Nov 2025 · Phillips Hong Kong | HK$3,175,000, including buyer’s premium | Lot 1108 |
| Souverain, platinum, 40 mm, circa 2009; case 093-CT. Guarantee stamped La Pendulerie, box and outer packaging. | 6 Jul 2026 · Artcurial Monaco | €317,760, house-reported sold total. Premium and tax split not independently re-established; not a hammer or seller-net quote. | Lot 177 |
The early serial and exceptional condition of Phillips lot 1108 make it a special comparison. Artcurial’s lot has documented La Pendulerie retail provenance. These are individual sales, not a normal-price band for every Centigraphe.
Primary lot pages checked September 27, 2026. Phillips dates follow the April 2026 closing schedule and November 2025 session schedule. Artcurial’s total is reproduced in euros without an invented US-dollar conversion. Auction totals exclude any additional personal shipping, import or tax costs; they are not what the consignor necessarily received.
Acquisition mandates
References sought by our clients
Our registered acquisition mandates cover the Élégante 48 Titalyt full set and Octa Sport ARS. The buyer pays our fee on a buyer-side mandate. Other watches are reviewed individually; any seller-side service has its own written fee and terms.
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Owning and selling a Centigraphe
The Centigraphe rewards patience and originality. Prices vary widely between references, so first confirm which Centigraphe you own: Souverain, Anniversaire titanium or LineSport CTS. Keep it unpolished, complete and documented. Then choose the sale route carefully. Precious-metal Souverains are liquid through specialists and private sale. Sport and limited titanium references need a more targeted collector approach. Our luxury watch advisory can place it privately. See how the office works or request a private valuation. If you are deciding whether to hold, read our analysis of whether luxury watches are a good investment.
FAQ
F.P. Journe Centigraphe FAQ
How much does a Centigraphe Souverain cost?
A pink-gold Souverain, case 156-CT, sold at Phillips for $355,600 including buyer’s premium on April 8, 2026. A platinum Souverain, case 093-CT, has an Artcurial reported total of €317,760 on July 6, 2026. Neither result is a universal price for the model.
How much is a titanium Centigraphe CTS or CTS2 worth?
The exact generation, case and bracelet must be identified first. The CHF 50,000 to 70,000 Sotheby’s CTS figure is an August 2020 auction estimate, not a 2024 sold result. This page does not publish a verified current transaction band for CTS or CTS2.
Why did an aluminum Centigraphe Sport sell for HK$3,175,000?
Phillips lot 1108, sold on November 23, 2025, was case 010-CTS from circa 2011, described as like-new with original accessories. Its early serial and condition make it a special comparison; the result should not be applied to a later titanium watch.
Is Octa Sport another name for the Centigraphe?
No. They are different watches in the broader LineSport family. Check the reference and complication on the watch and its papers.
What movement does the Centigraphe Souverain use?
It uses the hand-wound calibre 1506. The dial has registers for one second with a hundredth-second scale, 20 seconds and 10 minutes.
How do I sell a Centigraphe?
Gather the case number, papers, condition photographs and service history. Compare a direct offer, private placement and auction by expected net proceeds. sell your Centigraphe with the represented side and fees disclosed in writing.
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Auction evidence · Checked September 27, 2026
Method, sources & independence
The price section uses primary auction-house lot pages checked September 27, 2026. Each result identifies the lot, case, metal, sale date and original currency. A login-only result is not reproduced, and an auction estimate is never labeled as a sale. The broader historical office bands have not been refreshed. Passion Asset Advisory is a mandate-led private office for collectors selling significant watches, including F.P. Journe; it holds no general dealer inventory, with a disclosed collector-watch principal purchase as the only exception.
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