F.P. Journe Élégante 40 mm 2 Rows of Diamonds Ref. EL Rose Gold Black Dial

Rose gold, two rows of diamonds and a black center is the warmest of the set Élégante dials and much the highest in contrast. Stones against a dark face read very differently from stones against a pale one, which is most of the reason both were offered at all. The watch underneath is unchanged in every respect, and still sleeps when it is set down and corrects itself the moment it is lifted off a surface again.

The case is rose gold in the flat tortue shape at 40 by 35 mm, with two rows of diamonds set around it. A black sapphire center sits within the ring of screwed steel elements. Gold and stones on a dark ground is the most decorative thing in the collection, and it still runs on a rubber strap. Neither of the two set versions stayed in production for very long at all.