$70,800
Platinum Vagabondage F. P. Journe, Invenit et Fecit, No. 44/69V. Made in a limited edition of 69 pieces in 2006. Very fine and very rare, "tortue”-shaped, platinumwristwatch with wandering hour indication, 18K pink gold movement and a platinumF. P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by the original box and certificate signed by F.P. Journe. Two-body, solid, inclined lapidated bezel and lugs, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. Anthracite Arabic chapter ring, outer minute track, central aperture to view the balance. Revolving sapphire glass with luminous hour and minuteindicating frame. Cal. 18K solid pink gold tonneau, 50-hour power reserve, fausses cotes decoration, two barrels, 19 jewels, special anchor escapement on the left, central visible monometallic balance, frequency: 21,600 alt/hour, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 43 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Notes The name “Vagabondage” was suggested by the French collector Jean Aubé, and chosen by F.P. Journe, to express thewandering of the revolving frame,which captures the hour and keeps itwhile continuing its journey around the dial to indicate the minutes.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-12-11
