F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain T

Geneva, May 11, 2024 FP JOURNE, SWITZERLAND, REF. T, TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN, BRASS MOVEMENT, PLATINUM An early, exquisite, attractive, platinum, manual wind tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve Very good Slightly scratched Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Very good HANDS Original Brand FP Journe , switzerland Model Tourbillon Souverain Reference T Year circa 2001 Case No. 091/01T Bracelet leather with an 18k white gold FP Journey deployant clasp Diameter 38 Caliber 1498, 25 jewels Signature dial, case and movement Apart from the first 20 "Souscription" Tourbillons produced by Mr Journe, the Tourbillon souverain was his first commercially available watch that was first introduced to the world at Basel in 1999 and featured a remontoir d'egalite. Produced only until 2003, when the updated version was launched (known as the Remontoir d'Egalite avec Secondes Mortes), this early example dates from 2001 and was the 91st example made. Purchased by a Swiss client it has been kept in excellent condition with crisp hallmarks and is fitted with a yellow dial as preferred by collectors worldwide.