F.P. Journe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: Circa 2011
    Case No: 02/68-VII
    Model Name: Vagabondage II
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1509, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold F. P. Journe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 45mm length x 37.5mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by F. P. Journe certificate stamped Montres Journe Paris dated 30th June 2011, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Vagabondage series by F.P. Journe was initiated in 2006 following a charity auction dedicated to a research institute for brain and spinal cord diseases in Paris. This unique model earned its name due to its wandering original digital time display and its distinctive flat turtle-shaped case, which deviates from the brand's usual round cases that are highly popular. In 2010, the Vagabondage II was introduced as the second timepiece by F.P. Journe, featuring a tortue-shaped case.

    The Vagabondage II is an innovative and captivating timepiece that showcases jumping hours and minutes through rotating discs positioned at the center of its symmetric dial layout. Notably, like its predecessor, the dial does not bear the brand name but there are numerous details that embody the unmistakable genetic codes of the F.P. Journe brand. On the reverse side, the observer is treated to the sight of the caliber 1509, luxuriously crafted in pink gold, seamlessly fitted into the case. The movement boasts exquisite finishing and incorporates a constant force device, ensuring equal energy distribution from the mainspring with each jump of the discs.

    The Vagabondage II was released as a limited edition with 68 pieces in pink gold and 69 pieces in platinum. This particular pink gold Vagabondage II, offered by its original owner, remains in excellent condition with impeccable finishing. It was sold in 2011 at the F.P. Journe Paris boutique, and the engraved case number on the back further highlights its importance. Numbered 2 out of 68 pieces, this watch is possibly one of the earliest from the production batch to appear on the market. Given that tortue-shaped timepieces are a rarity in the creations of Monsieur Journe, this example holds significant value as a highly collectible piece from one of the most esteemed independent master watchmakers today.

  • Artist Biography

    F.P. Journe

    Swiss • 1999

    Founded 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.

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Property from the Original Owner

Σ956

A very fine and rare limited edition semi-skeletonized pink gold tortue-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, jumping hour and minutes, power reserve indication, certificate and presentation box, numbered 2 of a limited edition of 68 pieces

Circa 2011
45mm length x 37.5mm width
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$700,000 - 1,400,000 
€83,800-168,000
$89,700-179,000

Sold for HK$1,778,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024