F.P. JOURNE | CHRONOMETRE OPTIMUM A BOUTIQUE EDITION PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2017
F.P. JOURNE
CHRONOMETRE OPTIMUM
A BOUTIQUE EDITION PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2017
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1510 mechanical, 44 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 121-CO
Closure: 18k pink gold F.P Journe buckle
Dimensions: diameter 42 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Accessories: F.P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Authenticity card and instructional manual F.P. JOURNE | CHRONOMETRE OPTIMUM A BOUTIQUE EDITION PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2017 F.P. JOURNE | CHRONOMETRE OPTIMUM A BOUTIQUE EDITION PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2017
Restricted Species
Estimate:
50,000 - 100,000 USD Lot sold:
75,000
USD F.P. JOURNE
CHRONOMETRE OPTIMUM
A BOUTIQUE EDITION PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2017
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1510 mechanical, 44 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 121-CO
Closure: 18k pink gold F.P Journe buckle
Dimensions: diameter 42 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Accessories: F.P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Authenticity card and instructional manual Condition report
CASE
Case in overall very good condition with light surface wear and scuffing consistent with previous use. Buckle with equivalent wear.
DIAL
Dial in overall excellent condition.
MOVEMENT
Power reserve operating.
The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.***
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE. F.P. Journe's watchmaking skills standout via the Chronometre Optimum, a true testimony where complications and precision meet perfection. Designed in 2001, the Chronometre Optimum was F.P. Journe's first attempt to incorporate dead-beat seconds to a constant-force remontoire (meaning "to wind"). The twin-barrel design provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve when fully wound. The remontoire at 11 o'clock will tick in one-second bursts, synchronizing with the dead-beat seconds displayed on the case back. The dial is an achievement of asymmetrical perfection, with the remontoire showcasing technological prowess, off-center hours and minutes demonstrating accuracy and the power reserve indication tracing energy.
Using pink gold for the case and a delicate movement, F.P. Journe designed this watch with superior durability in mind. His aim was for it to work in 200 years, given the proper maintenance and care. The present boutique edition is fitted with a striking black dial and remains in superb overall condition. Furthermore, this timepiece comes with a beautiful presentation box—Certificate of Authenticity card and instructional manual.
