F.P. JOURNE, TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN, A RARE ROSE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BRASS MOVEMENT
CASE NUMBER: 145/01T
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Price Realised USD 504,000
Estimate
USD 400,000 - USD 600,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 29 Mar 2022
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F.P. JOURNE, TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN, A RARE ROSE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BRASS MOVEMENT
Since 2005 F. P. Journe’s timepieces are made of 18k gold movements but early models made between 2001 and 2004 featured movements made from brass. It is estimated that only around 2,000 timepieces were fitted with brass movements and as a result are more collectible and are significant for an epoch in the watchmaker’s career.
The Tourbillon Souverain launched F. P. Journe’s illustrious career in 1999. It was the first wristwatch to combine a remontoire d’égalité (a constant force device that ensures a consistent supply of power from the mainspring to the escapement) with a tourbillon and established F. P. Journe's status as a technical and design genius.
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OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is in excellent overall condition
CASE: The case is impeccable with its original proportions and case finishing. Few very light surface scratches are visible with a loupe.
DIAL: The dial is nice, clean, and original. All screws are untouched.
MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, a service is recommended upon sale
BUCKLE: The FP Journe rose gold pin buckle in excellent condition
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CASE NUMBER: 145/01TF.P. JOURNE, TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN, A RARE ROSE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BRASS MOVEMENTEstimate: USD 400,000 - 600,000
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