Lot 2305
2305
F.P. JOURNE. A VERY FINE PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, RUTHENIUM-PLATED MOVEMENT AND DIAL
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F.P. JOURNE. A VERY FINE PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, RUTHENIUM-PLATED MOVEMENT AND DIAL

SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, OCTA CHRONO MODEL, CASE NO. 32/99-02C, CIRCA 2003

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F.P. JOURNE. A VERY FINE PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, RUTHENIUM-PLATED MOVEMENT AND DIAL
SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, OCTA CHRONO MODEL, CASE NO. 32/99-02C, CIRCA 2003
Movement: Ruthenium-plated brass, cal. 1300, 30 jewels, 22k gold rotor, automatic, signed
Dial: Ruthenium-plated 18k gold and silver guilloché, signed
Case: Engraved glazed display back secured by six screws, two chronograph buttons in the band, 40 mm. diam., signed
With: Platinum F.P. Journe buckle and Certificate of Origin dated 29 August 2017
Special Notice
> Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot. > Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Watch no. 32/99-02C is a fine example of the Octa Chrono model from the workshop of one of the most acclaimed contemporary independent watchmakers: F.P. Journe.
Made in a limited series of 99 pieces, it is from the second series of the model distinguished by the caliber 1300 rhodium-plated brass movement with 22k gold rotor and 40 mm. case.

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