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F.P. Journe
Vagabondage
A fine, rare and unusual platinum tonneau-shaped wandering hour wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 250,000€19,300 - 30,100$20,000 - 32,000
HK$437,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2005
- Case No
- 40/69V
- Model Name
- Vagabondage
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 19 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>F.P. Journe</em> crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>F.P. Journe</em> folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 36 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 40/69V</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>F.P. Journe</em> undated Certificate.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 2004, F.P. Journe introduced the Vagabondage, which was the first F.P. Journe's watch with a tonneau-shaped case, rather than a circular case. The watch was greeted with enormous praise and really broke the boundaries of traditional watchmaking. Each watch features the 'wandering hour' dial, which is where the name Vagabondage comes from. The present watch is numbered 40 of a limited edition of 69 pieces only and is presented in overall excellent condition.
F.P. Journe
Swiss | 1999Founded by watchmaker François-Paul Journe in 1999, the F.P. Journe brand is relatively young, but already is as highly regarded by collectors as many distinguished manufacturers with centuries-old heritage. In the minds of the world's savviest collectors, Journe is producing some of the finest wristwatches the market has ever seen. Mastering his craft from restoring historical timepieces, he was the first to create a wristwatch incorporating two escapements that benefit from the phenomenon of resonance — the Chronomètre à Résonance.
Key models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.
Browse MakerKey models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.