F.P. Journe, was founded in 1999 by none other than François-Paul Journe. Known for its artisanal approach to watchmaking, this Swiss manufacturer creates timepieces entirely by hand. Their dedication to craftsmanship is evident by the number of watches they release per year: less than 1,000. Some of its most popular models; The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain (which they released at launch in 1999), the Chronomètre à Résonance, and the Chronomètre Bleu are now some of the most coveted watches in the world.