Lot 2887
  • 2887

F.P. JOURNE | A FINE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM TONNEAU-FORM SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH JUMPING MINUTES, HOURS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION NO 41/69 VAGABONDAGE II CIRCA 2008

Estimate
240,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description

  • A FINE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM TONNEAU-FORM SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH JUMPING MINUTES, HOURS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION NO 41/69 VAGABONDAGE II CIRCA 2008
  • dimensions 38 x 45 mm (including lugs)
• cal. 1509 manual winding pink gold movement, 31 jewels • skeletonized dial displaying the disks of time, apertures for jumping minutes and hours, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, fan-form sector for power reserve indication • platinum tonneau-form case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case and movement signed • with an 18k white gold F.P. Journe folding clasp

Condition

Movement in working order when cataloging. Dial and hands are in excellent condition. Case with some inevitable light scratches, especially to the bands and back. A 0.5cm scratch is located to the left band near 9 o'clock position. Overall in very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a F.P. Journe certificate, 4 extra leather straps and presentation box.  The Vagabondage was named for the wandering original digital time display and special flat bezel tortue shape unique to the model from Journe. The original Vagabondage, housed in a 36 mm case was launched as a unique edition for charity and later in a limited series due to the overwhelming demand by collectors. The long awaited and highly anticipated Vagabondage 2 was released in an edition of either platinum or rose gold with only 69 example of each manufactured. Retaining similar design aspect of the original the updated version was increased in size to 37.5 mm and featured an 18k pink gold movement visible through the smoked glass dial, in keeping with the Vagabondage tradition the dial is not signed and no publicity was launched for the model with demand lead by word of mouth from collectors.