The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 68

Vagabondage F.P. Journe, ?Invenit et Fecit?, ?Vagabondage?, No. 11/69 V. Made in 2004 in a limited edition of only 66 pieces in platinum and 3 unique versions in each gold color. Very fine and very rare, "tortue?-shaped, platinum wristwatch with wandering hour indication, 18K pink gold movement and a platinum F. P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 38,000 - 50,000 / USD 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 81,600

C. Two-body, brushed and polished, inclined lapidated bezel and lugs, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black revolving chapter ring with luminous Arabic numerals, indicating hours and minutes by a frame, outer minute track, central aperture to view the balance. M. Cal. 12??? in 18K pink gold, tonneau-shaped with 50-hour power-reserve, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws and a frequency of 3 Hz/ 21,600 Alt/hour, self-compensating flat balance spring, double barrels. Case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 34 mm. Thickness 6.5 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

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

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Vagabondage IIs the name chosen by F.P. Journe as suggested by French collector Jean Aube, to express the wandering of the revolving frame, which captures the hour and keeps it, while continuing its journey around the dial indicainge the minutes. The Vagabondage watch, with its elegant "tonneau"-shaped case marks a departure for François-Paul Journe from his classic round style. In addition to the series of 66 watches in platinum, 3 unique versions were made in 18K yellow, pink and white gold to celebrate Antiquorum?s 30th anniversary in 2004. The remaining 66 platinum pieces were available through F.P. Journe retailers, only 2 pieces were delivered to each boutique around the world.