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F.P. Journe. A Fine Platinum Limited Edition Dual Time Wristwatch with Power Reserve and Ruthenium Movement

Signed F.P. Journe, Invenit et Fecit, Chronomètre A Résonance Model, No. 01/99 01R, Circa 2001

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F.P. Journe. A Fine Platinum Limited Edition Dual Time Wristwatch with Power Reserve and Ruthenium Movement
Signed F.P. Journe, Invenit et Fecit, Chronomètre A Résonance Model, No. 01/99 01R, Circa 2001
Cal. 1499 mechanical ruthenium covered lever movement consisting of two independent gear-trains set on a single plate, 36 jewels, twin monometallic four-arm balances, 18k gold dial covered in ruthenium, Arabic numerals on two off-centered silvered engine-turned time displays and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, fan-form power reserve indicator, circular case, winding crown at 12 o'clock, seconds hands synchronized by the crown at 4 o'clock, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws, platinum F.P. Journe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
40mm diam.

Provenance

Property from an Important Private Collection

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by a photocopy of the F.P. Journe Certificate of Guarantee dated December 31st, 2001. Further accompanied by an additional F.P. Journe 18k White Gold deployant clasp, additional F.P. Journe crocodile strap, loupe, F.P. Journe polishing cloth, watch tool, product literature, F.P. Journe presentation box and outer packaging.

The present model is number 1 in a limited edition of only 99 examples.

For collectors of F.P. Journe watches, the limited edition series of pieces made with ruthenium-coated movements and dials are among the most desirable, for both the material used as well as their striking and innovative aesthetics. Furthermore, it is understood these are the only 40mm F.P. Journe watches ever made with the legendary brass movements. This watch is not only desirable for those characteristics, but furthermore for the fact that it is number 1 in the series of 99 pieces made.

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