F.P. JOURNE | A PLATINUM DUAL TIME ZONE WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVENO467-RN CHRONOMÈTRE À RÉSONANCE CIRCA 2010

Movement: cal. 1499.2 twin manual winding levers, 36 jewels Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 6 screws Dial: silvered, Arabic numerals Bracelet/Clasp/Buckle: platinum F.P. Journe buckle Diameter: 38mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: warranty card, instructions manual, polishing cloth and presentation case  

DIAL: in good condition with no signs of ageing. CASE: scuffs and scratches throughout, consistent with age and wear of the timepiece, thin scratches on the 4 o'clock crown, small dent on top left crown, slight scratches on the exterior part of the clasp MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing, however the left hand-side escapement seems intermittent, a service is recommended The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

In 1780, Antide Janvier, a gifted watchmaker and watchmaker to the King of France, found that by putting two pendulums on the same structure they began to beat together in resonance. This force enveloped the pendulums, protecting them from outside vibrations and enhancing the movement's precision. Two centuries after A.L. Breguet succeeded in building a regulator with two pendulums, Francois-Paul Journe, another gifted watchmaker, was the first to find the way to put this phenomenon into a wristwatch: the remarkable Chronomètre à Résonance.