F.P.Journe Linesport Automatique Réserve Ref. AR2 Rose Gold Black Dial (2024)

Introduced in May 2019, the AR2 marked a pivotal evolution for F.P. Journe's LineSport collection. This precious metal variant represents Journe's response to collectors seeking his technical mastery in refined, wearable form. The rose gold AR2 replaced the discontinued Octa Automatique Réserve, bringing the brand's workhorse Caliber 1300.3 into a larger 44mm case with enhanced legibility. The blackened silver guilloché dial with ruthenium coating creates sophisticated contrast against matte rose gold applied numerals, departing from the bright yellow aluminum dials of titanium versions. LineSport's origin traces to 2011 when Japanese collector Mori commissioned an ultra-light sports watch for endurance racing, inspiring the aluminum Centigraphe Sport.

The 44mm rose gold case features granular frosted finish, black ceramic bezel insert with engraved numerals. Movement entirely crafted in 18k rose gold (Journe signature), powered by off-center 22k rose gold rotor. Caliber 1300.3 delivers 160-hour (5-day) power reserve, instantaneous jumping oversized date at 1 o'clock, day/night indicator at 7:30, power reserve display at 9:30, small seconds at 6 o'clock. Silver guilloché subdials for chronograph counters and seconds. Integrated rose gold bracelet with hammered finish, folding clasp.