F.P. Journe

• cal. 1304 18k pink gold twin barrel movement, 22 jewels • semi skeletonized pink gold guilloché dial with blue outer hour ring, painted white Arabic numerals, Journe hands, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds between 7 and 8 • tantalum case, sapphire crystal display back secured by five screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with a tantalum F.P. Journe buckle

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, 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. Case in excellent condition with shop wear. Some very light surface markings at the flat underside area of the lugs. Dial and movement in excellent condition. 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 shipping.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports 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. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. 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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands 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."

Accompanied by an F.P. Journe certificate of guarantee, an instruction booklet, a polishing cloth, and a presentation box. 

The F.P. Journe's Chronomètre Bleu Byblos was produced to commemorate the opening of their tenth boutique in Beirut, Lebanon. This limited series of 99 numbered pieces not only demonstrates the scarcity of timepieces produced by this house but also the house's acute attention to detail and design. Named after the first and oldest inhabited city in the world, Byblos represents F.P. Journe's commitment to success in the region and its own rich history.

F.P. Journe executed a semi skeletonized dial for the first time to great effect. A powerful blue hour circle frames their signature 18k pink gold movement. Another unprecedented feature is the variation to the F.P. Journe logo, whose J is written in the Phoenician alphabet. The dial is further amplified by a tantalum case, a rare dark metal with rich blue overtones. Tantalum is highly resistant to corrosion but is rarely seen in watchmaking due to its unyielding nature. This material itself marks F.P. Journe as a leader in exceptional watchmaking.

This highly collectible piece is an amalgamation of F.P. Journe's precision, innovation, and remarkable sensitivity to visual aesthetics.