Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
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
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)
| 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”
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.
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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.