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F.P. JOURNE | TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN D'EGALIT, AVEC SECONDE MORTE A PLATINUM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH CONSTANT FORCE REMONTOIRE, DEAD BEAT SECONDS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2010
Lot Closed
May 27, 02:05 AM GMT
Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
F.P. JOURNE
TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN D'EGALIT, AVEC SECONDE MORTE
A PLATINUM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH CONSTANT FORCE REMONTOIRE, DEAD BEAT SECONDS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2010
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1403 mechanical, 26 jewels
Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 293-TN
Closure: navy F.P. Journe alligator strap and platinum buckle
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: F.P. Journe Certificate of Authenticity card, instruction manual and presentation box
Launched in 1999, the Tourbillon Souverain d'Egalité marked the first usage of a constant force remontoire in a wristwatch, a timekeeping mechanism that would regulate the uneven force delivered by the mainspring. It is through this watch that F.P. Journe rose to fame in the world of horology.
To continue with developing a greater and more technologically advanced watch, in 2004, F.P. Journe decided to replace the d'Egalité model with a newer and better Avec Seconde model. Although very similar, the Avec Seconde includes a deadbeat seconds which is used to ensure the precision of time keeping.
Awarded the 'Aiguille d'or' from the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix in 2004, this model has proven to be a great success amongst watch aficionados for its traditional technological advancements as well as its proportionately designed visual appeal. Discontinued in 2019, this model will soon be remembered as one of the most important wristwatches of the 20th century.
Offered in exceptional condition, the present watch is further accompanied with all original accessories and is fresh to the market.