F.P. JOURNE, A FINE TANTALUM MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH, CHRONOMETRE BLEU, No. 180 Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 93,750
Estimate
USD 50,000 - USD 70,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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F.P. JOURNE, A FINE TANTALUM MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH, CHRONOMETRE BLEU, No. 180
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Lot Essay
The Chronometre Bleu was launched in 2009 and was aimed at a new generation of watch connoisseurs. It’s choice of materials made it an unusual option in the dress watch category and it has been a runaway success for the brand, with a waiting list of buyers that runs into years.
The case was made from tantalum, a heavy metal with greyish-blue tones that’s harder to machine than platinum and gold. This combined with a distinct chrome blue dial gives the watch its name – Chronometre Bleu. The watch is powered by Cal. 1304, designed and manufactured in-house by F.P. Journe, and is made of solid 18k rose gold.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The present lot is offered in superb overall condition. The dial is clean with no signs of spotting or aging. The case is in superb overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the age of the watch and use. Slight nicks at the 3 o clock portion of the bezel and all throughout. The Tantalum, tang buckle is in very good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the case and age of the watch. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, the strap will be removed.
1. All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor.
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We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition.
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F.P. JOURNE, A FINE TANTALUM MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH, CHRONOMETRE BLEU, No. 180 Estimate: USD 50,000 - 70,000
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