Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
F.P. Journe
'Black Label' Tourbillon Souverain Limited Edition platinum tourbillon wristwatch with constant force device, dead beat seconds and power reserve indication Circa 2008 | 「'Black Label' Tourbillon Souverain」限量版鉑金陀飛輪腕錶備恆動力裝置、跳秒功能及動力儲存顯示，約2008年製
Auction Closed
November 10, 02:59 PM GMT
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
F. P. Journe
'Black Label' Tourbillon Souverain
Limited Edition platinum tourbillon wristwatch with constant force device, dead beat seconds and power reserve indication
Circa 2008
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1403 manual winding, 26 jewels
Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 488-TN
Closure: platinum F.P. Journe buckle
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: F.P. Journe warranty card, instruction manual, 18k white gold folding clasp and presentation case with outer packaging
Journe unveiled his first collection at the Basel Fair in 1999, adopting the spirit of "Invenit et Fecit" Latin for "invented and made". The Tourbillon Souverain was the first watch Journe ever created himself. This novel timepiece offered the exclusive combination of a wristwatch with tourbillon and constant-force device. Despite the model's immediate success, Journe decided to cease production in 2003 in order to maintain exclusivity and develop his own creativity.
Thus, the Tourbillon Souverain à seconde morte was born. A more sophisticated version of its predecessor, it includes a deadbeat second’s device. In 2004, the Tourbillon Souverain à seconde morte was awarded the esteemed 'Aiguilled'or' from the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix.
The present lot is part of F.P. Journe's very exclusive 'Black Label' series. The Black Label series are produced only in platinum and with a black lacquered dial produced especially for this range. Only available in F.P. Journe Boutiques they are manufactured in very limited numbers, only 12 watches per boutique per year are delivered per year, and only 2 watches per model are made available in any one boutique.
Featured within an impressive 40 mm case this exclusive and elegantly styled timepiece is a highly desirable item for patrons of independent horology.