- 1409
An unusual platinum automatic wristwatch with five day duration, F.P. Journe, precision Chronometer, Octa Auto, no257-02A, circa 2000
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Description
- F.P. Journe
- diameter 39mm.
nickel lever movement, free-sprung mono-metallic balance, adjusted to 5 positions, 22k gold engine turned eccentric rotor, grained silvered mask with aperture for date and sector for 120 hour power reserve indication, eccentric engine turned dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel Journe style hands, sapphire crystal display back, case, dial, buckle and movement signed.
Catalogue Note
F P Journe was dedicated to the production of high quality hand finished watches from leaving college and was titled a Master watchmaker at the age of 20. He has investigated and produced watches with unusual refinements and has earned one of the highest reputations in the independent watch manufacturer field.