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Lot 20
F.P. JOURNE, TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN, A RARE ROSE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BRASS MOVEMENT
CASE NUMBER: 145/01T
Closed29 March 2022
Price Realised
USD 504,000
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Specialist note
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.
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.