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Lot Essay
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
A historic and very personal piece of Formula 1 memorabilia as well as one of the rarest models of F.P. Journe’s production, this Ruthenium Octa Jour et Nuit is number 63 of only 99 pieces made between 2001 and 2003. One of the set of 5 watches of F.P. Journe’s ‘Ruthenium Collection’, each numbered 63/99, this Octa Jour et Nuit not only uniquely bears the initials of the present owner “J.T” on the dial but also a personal Christmas gift dedication on the movement rotor from Michael Schumacher.
F.P. Journe’s Octa Jour et Nuit was, interestingly, only ever available as part of the Ruthenium Collection. The model was never made in normal production and therefore it is one of the most elusive and sought-after of Journe wristwatches.
This particular Octa Jour et Nuit was specially commissioned from F.P. Journe by former World Champion racing driver Michael Schumacher as a gift to the present owner. The lustrous ruthenium-coated gold dial has been personalized with the initials of the present owner and exceptionally, the movement’s rotor has been specially engraved with a personal dedication and additionally with Ferrari’s emblem and symbols representing the 5 World Championship victories for Schumacher and Ferrari.
This beautiful Ruthenium Octa Jour et Nuit provides collectors with not only the opportunity to obtain one of F.P. Journe’s rarest models but to also own a unique example with incredible provenance to one of the world’s greatest ever Formula 1 Champions.
A historic and very personal piece of Formula 1 memorabilia as well as one of the rarest models of F.P. Journe’s production, this Ruthenium Octa Jour et Nuit is number 63 of only 99 pieces made between 2001 and 2003. One of the set of 5 watches of F.P. Journe’s ‘Ruthenium Collection’, each numbered 63/99, this Octa Jour et Nuit not only uniquely bears the initials of the present owner “J.T” on the dial but also a personal Christmas gift dedication on the movement rotor from Michael Schumacher.
F.P. Journe’s Octa Jour et Nuit was, interestingly, only ever available as part of the Ruthenium Collection. The model was never made in normal production and therefore it is one of the most elusive and sought-after of Journe wristwatches.
This particular Octa Jour et Nuit was specially commissioned from F.P. Journe by former World Champion racing driver Michael Schumacher as a gift to the present owner. The lustrous ruthenium-coated gold dial has been personalized with the initials of the present owner and exceptionally, the movement’s rotor has been specially engraved with a personal dedication and additionally with Ferrari’s emblem and symbols representing the 5 World Championship victories for Schumacher and Ferrari.
This beautiful Ruthenium Octa Jour et Nuit provides collectors with not only the opportunity to obtain one of F.P. Journe’s rarest models but to also own a unique example with incredible provenance to one of the world’s greatest ever Formula 1 Champions.