Geneva, Nov 10, 2024

LOT 677

F.P. JOURNE, SWITZERLAND, SOUSCRIPTION N°24, THE LAST TOURBILLON SOUSCRIPTION SOLD DIRECTLY BY F.P. JOURNE, PLATINUM

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An extremely fine and unique, platinum, manual wind , last Souscription Tourbillon Souverain in platinum with « Remontoir d’Egalité » N°24. Chronometer wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator and constant force remontoir, 42-hour power reserve indication.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand F.P. Journe, Switzerland

Model SOUSCRIPTION N°24

Year Sold in 1999

Case No. 24

Bracelet leather with an F.P. Journe platinum buckle

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber 1498, 25 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original box, letter from FP Journe

Notes

The unique and last Souscription Tourbillon Souverain in platinum with « Remontoir d’Egalité » N°24


The early Tourbillon Souverain models with brass movements, like the present example, can be split into four series:
1st Series -
Souscription 1(1999) 20 numbered examples in platinum. Directly sold by Monsieur Francois-Paul JOURNE. Souscription 2 (1999) one unique example in pink gold and one unique example in platinum (N°24, the watch being offered) with the "Remontoir d'Egalité" on the dial. Directly sold by Monsieur Francois-Paul JOURNE.

2nd Series (1999) estimated run of 17 examples in platinum with rounded remontoir bridge and addition of
"Remontoir d'Egalité" on the dial. Sold by authorized retailers.
3rd Series (1999-2001) estimated run of 60 examples in platinum and pink gold, with flat remontoir bridge and larger power reserve numerals. Sold by authorized retailers.
4th Series (2001-2003) estimated run of 320 examples in platinum and pink gold, with smaller dial screws. Sold by authorized retailers.

Souscription: The term "Souscription" refers to a period during which the watch was offered at an introductory price to the brand's early clients. It is an emblematic model that marked the beginnings of F.P. Journe.


The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souscription exemplifies modern horological art, combining aesthetics, technique, and history. It represents not only a coveted piece for collectors but also a hallmark of prestige in the watchmaking world. This historic and unique example is a landmark in FP JOURNE's heritage, being both the last Souscription sold By Monsieur FP JOURNE and the First Platinum Tourbillon Souverain to receive the "Remontoir d’Egalité" inscription on his dial.