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Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021

LOT 221

FRÉDÉRIC JOUVENOT
Self-winding, chronograph, minute counter, calibre FJ-ACE.001; “Ace Pink Gold”; limited edition of 30 pieces; 18K pink gold

HKD 68,000 - 136,000

EUR 7,700 - 15,300 / CHF 8,100 - 16,100 / USD 8,800 - 17,500

18K pink gold, self-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, large and massive gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by eight screws, silver colour skeleton dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces)
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Frédéric Jouvenot, Missy, near Payerne (District of Broye-Vully, Vaud)

Model “Ace Pink Gold” “Automatic Chronograph Evolution”

Limited Edition limited edition of 30 pieces, No. 01 / 30

Year Circa 2011

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. unnumbered

Bracelet Black leather FJ strap

Buckle 18K pink gold FJ double folding deployant clasp

Caliber FJ-ACE.001 (based on Venus 175 from the 1940s), patented oscillating weight visible from the dial side

Dimensions 55.9 x 44 mm. / Ø 43.9 mm. (bezel)

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Accessories Original fitted box; copy of the invention patent

Notes

Movement based on the Swiss invention patent No. 699 276, delivered on March 15, 2011 (application filed on November 2, 2007), to Frédéric Jouvenot, La Chaux-de-Fonds, for a “Pièce d’horlogerie comportant un mécanisme de remontage automatique” (Timepiece incorporating a self-winding mechanism).

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It seems that Frédéric Jouvenot produced a first numbered series of 30 pieces in 18K pink gold, followed by another numbered series of 88 pieces in 18K pink gold. The watch is also available in 18K white gold, set with diamonds, and in titanium with DLC treatment.