CIRCA: 2019
CASE MATERIAL: Tantalum
DIAMETER: 38 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: F.P. Journe black CROCODILE leather
DIAL: Blue polished lacquer dial
MOVEMENT: Cal. 1304, rose gold manual-winding movement
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: Tantalum pin buckle
WITH: Original Certificate of Guarantee confirming July 11, 2019, as the date of purchase from the F.P. Journe boutique in Beirut, original presentation box, and outer packaging.

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a black leather strap.

These lots have been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lots be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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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, what 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.