Important Watches: Part I

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F.P. Journe

'Tokyo Boutique Edition' Octa Perpetuelle Limited edition titanium and pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch Circa 2012 | 「'Tokyo Boutique Edition' Octa Perpetuelle」限量版鈦金屬及粉紅金萬年曆腕錶，約2012年製

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November 10, 02:59 PM GMT

Estimate

60,000 - 80,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

F.P. Journe

'Tokyo Boutique Edition' Octa Perpetuelle

Limited edition titanium and pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch

Circa 2012

Dial: gray

Calibre: cal. 1300.3 automatic, 39 jewels

Case: titanium and 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 5 screws

Case number: 97/99-OP

Closure: F.P. Journe alligator strap and 18k pink gold folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: F.P. Journe Certificate, USB key with user manual, leather card holder and presentation case with outer packaging

Francois-Paul Journe began his career as a clock restorer in France. Ultimately, the talented watchmaker created his own manufacture in 1999. His innovative approach to watchmaking and great sense of design inevitably made Francois-Paul Journe one of the most acclaimed independent watchmakers and the only one to win the celebrated Aiguille d’Or prize three times.

The present Octa Perpetuelle is particularly special, crafted from titanium and accented with a pink gold crown and month corrector. It was made in 2012 in commemoration of their Tokyo boutique. Its dial is of contemporary and asymmetrical design with the calendar functions placed towards the left whilst the time indication stays on the right. It features a retrograde date and apertures for the day and month, as well as a small subsidiary seconds.