Brand comparisons usually run on opinion. This one runs on settled transactions: 129 recorded sales of F.P. Journe and 118 of Richard Mille, all in US dollars so the figures are directly comparable.
What each one actually costs
The median F.P. Journe result is $215,900. The median Richard Mille result is $138,050. On typical examples, F.P. Journe carries roughly 1.6 times the price of Richard Mille at auction.
Half of all F.P. Journe sales land between $88,900 and $406,400. For Richard Mille the middle half runs $69,850 to $287,100.
Which one surprises the specialists
75% of F.P. Journe lots beat their high estimate, against 39% for Richard Mille. That gap says the trade is more often caught out by F.P. Journe, which is a sign of demand outrunning the published guide.
Breadth of the record
Our archive covers 10 distinct F.P. Journe references and 35 for Richard Mille, with results going back to 2021 and 2008 respectively. The top recorded result is $13,922,000 for F.P. Journe and $3,014,500 for Richard Mille.
What this does not tell you
A median is not a verdict. These brands overlap heavily at the edges, and a well chosen example of the cheaper one will outrun a poor example of the dearer one. Condition, completeness and model matter more than the badge on the dial.
