Lot 62
62
F.P. Journe a large and highly complicated 18K pink gold and silver limited edition wristwatch with tourbillon, twin barrel, box and certificate
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F.P. Journe a large and highly complicated 18K pink gold and silver limited edition wristwatch with tourbillon, twin barrel, box and certificate

Signed F.P. Journe, Invenit et Fecit, model T-30 Tourbillon n° 59/99, circa 2013

Details
F.P. Journe a large and highly complicated 18K pink gold and silver limited edition wristwatch with tourbillon, twin barrel, box and certificate
Signed F.P. Journe, Invenit et Fecit, model T-30 Tourbillon n° 59/99, circa 2013
MOVEMENT: manual brass grained and golden twin barrel, cal. 1412, 19 jewels
DIAL: silvered white, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds
CASE: 18K pink gold and silver case, engine-turned band and hinged case back engraved with the watch number in the centre, 40 mm. diam.
SIGNED: case, dial and movement
BUCKLE: 18K pink gold F.P. Journe buckle
ACCOMPANIED BY: F.P. Journe certificate of origin dated 2016, presentation box with outer packaging and polishing cloth
Special Notice
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Lot Essay

In 2013 François Paul Journe was celebrating his 30 years career as a watchmaker. On this occasion, the master revisited the first watch fully manufactured by himself in 1983, which was also a tourbillon pocket watch. The anniversary watch, subtly cased in sterling silver and pink gold such as the original, features the pocket inspired hinged case back to view the gilt dual-train movement with a one minute revolving tourbillon. The lateral pallet escapement, more compatible with a wristwatch, replaces the original detent escapement. The present watch is a rare opportunity to own a special piece of history from one of the most revered modern watchmakers.

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