F.P. JOURNE, RARE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM 'OCTA ZODIAQUE', WITH ZODIAC INDICATIONS AND RUTHENIUM-PLATED BRASS MOVEMENT
NO. 013/150-Z
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CHF 100,000 - CHF 180,000
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F.P. JOURNE, RARE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM 'OCTA ZODIAQUE', WITH ZODIAC INDICATIONS AND RUTHENIUM-PLATED BRASS MOVEMENT
Rare and unusual, the Octa Zodiaque was produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces between 2003 and 2005. An ingenious creation that embodies the pure and classic style of F.P. Journe, the apparent simplicity of the Octa Zodiaque belies its complexity. The Zodiac display is rarely used and is typically found only on extremely complicated watches. The outer ring of the dial rotates slowly, always positioning the current zodiac sign at 12 o'clock. The zodiac dial is concentric with the month scale, and an intriguing detail is that the names of the months are written in Latin. This was inspired by the fact that, in English, the zodiac signs are transliterations of their Latin names, so F.P. Journe chose to render the months in Latin as well.
This remarkable model is seldom seen at auction, and the present watch offers collectors a rare opportunity to add this elusive early brass movement F.P. Journe model to their collection.
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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working; however, a service is recommended. Christie’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case: The case is in very good condition, with minor scratches. The case back shows signs of wear. Dial: Excellent Buckle Clasp: Some minor signs of wear. Overall condition: Very good
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NO. 013/150-ZF.P. JOURNE, RARE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM 'OCTA ZODIAQUE', WITH ZODIAC INDICATIONS AND RUTHENIUM-PLATED BRASS MOVEMENTEstimate: CHF 100,000 - 180,000
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