{"title":"Complications","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGoing beyond the simple tracking of hours, minutes, and seconds, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/complications-lost-to-time%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Complications Lost to Time\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethe complicated watch\u003c\/a\u003e has flourished to allow for the creation of more specific and accurate functions, such as with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/tourbillon-why-it-matters\"\u003etourbillon\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/five-favourite-chronograph-scales\"\u003echronograph\u003c\/a\u003e. Gaze into time through the intricate sub-dials of a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar, live each second as it passes with an F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain, or marvel at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/chasing-accuracy%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chasing Accuracy in Watchmaking\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estartling accuracy\u003c\/a\u003e of a tonneau-shaped Daniel Roth Tourbillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buy-akrivia-tourbillon-chronograph-monopusher","title":"Tourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir | Black Dial | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tourbillon  Chronographe Monopoussoir is the first watch that AkriviA created - and with it immediately established themselves as a serious independent brand. It features a monopusher chronograph, a 100-hour power reserve display and a one-minute tourbillon. Together with the unusual steel case, unique dial, exceptional finishing of the movement and the number of complications, it feels like anything but a debut piece.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor one, it has the monopusher chronograph mechanism built on the dial-side of the movement. Thus, most of the other wheels and bridges have to be placed there as well, which are revealed through the open dial, allowing the maximum possible view inside the movement. Given this reverse approach, the skeletonised dial is a sensible solution. All details are hand-finished, while remaining minimalistic. The most original aspect is that the gear around the tourbillon, engages with the gear at 4 o'clock, once the chronograph is activated. This way, the necessary power is routed from the tourbillon to the chronograph function, through a series of gears. The column-wheel is also visible on the dial side, at 12 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement itself is a highly-finished, evolved version of the BNB Concept (since then, AkriviA has been making their own in-house movements, including the one inside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-akrivia-tourbillon-regulateur-steel-watch\" title=\"AkriviA Tourbillon Régulateur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Régulateur\u003c\/a\u003e). Rexhep lead the whole complications team at the famous movement manufacturer, after graduating from his apprenticeship at Patek Philippe. This calibre was heavily re-designed at AkriviA. As most of the mechanism is on the front-side, the sapphire caseback reveals a very minimalist but beautifully finished, movement, with the hand-applied Côtes de Genève and polished bridge of the central gear, being particularly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Chronograph Monopusher comes in a 43 mm stainless steel, 30-piece tonneau-shaped case. Despite the large case size, the watch actually wears very comfortably on the wrist, thanks to the curved lugs. It comes on a tan nubuck strap with a steel AkriviA-engraved tang buckle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Chronograph Monopusher is well-designed and combines avant-garde styling with haute-horologerie. A very impressive debut watch from an independent manufacture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. The price is inclusive of 20% EU-wide VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eAkriviA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eTourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100-hour power reserve display, Chronograph (60-seconds and 30-minute counters), hours, minutes and one-minute tourbillon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eskeletonised dial, display-back, hand-finished movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e43 mm stainless-steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esaphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enubuck brown leather strap with steel tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrand new\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebox and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis AkriviA Tourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir is brand new watch and comes as a full set, with box, papers and all other accompanying materials. It is guaranteed for authenticity by AkriviA and has the manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AKRIVIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33830531395,"sku":"CASS A318","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Akrivia_Rexhep_Rexhepi_Tourbillon_Chronographe_Monopoussoir_A_Collected_Man_London25_2.jpg?v=1779185978"},{"product_id":"buy-akrivia-tourbillon-regulateur-steel-watch","title":"Tourbillon Régulateur | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by a watchmaker’s “piece d’ecole”, a watch needing to showcase the best of what he can achieve, the Regulator Tourbillon is the cornerstone of the AkriviA collection. With a steel case and matt-polished black dial, it is minimalist in style, with the exceptional finishing of the movement, at the heart of the design. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the classical symmetry of a regulating time-piece, the hour is indicated by a sub-dial at 12 o’clock, the minutes, by a large, central hand, that extends all the way to the dotted, outer track, and the seconds, by a small hand floating above the tourbillon cage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial opening, reveals a bridge with eight inward angles and a one-minute tourbillon 13.7mm wide, housing a Breguet balance-spring, connected to a balance-wheel oscillating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. The balance wheel itself, features four spokes forming a “Quadriskell” with four fine-adjustment, inertia-blocks at the end of each. The movement features 50 inward angles and is exceptionally finished with domed chamfering, hand-applied Côtes de Genève, circular graining and straight graining. It has 100 hours of power-reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Regulator Tourbillon comes in a 42.5 mm stainless-steel case, with a recessed, knurled crown, embossed with the Akrivia logo. The broad lugs are chamfered to match the bevelling of the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand why this piece, like all of AkriviA’s watches, are so impressively complicated, we need to understand a little about the extraordinary story of its founder, Rexhep Rexhepi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmired by none other than Kari Voutilainen, Rexhep is a watchmaker who showed precocious talent from an early age. Having started his horological career at the tender age of fourteen, with an apprenticeship at Patek Philippe specialising in tourbillons, on graduating, he went on to lead the whole complications team at the famous movement manufacturer, BNB Concept. In effect, complicated, challenging watches, are all he’s ever known. The first watch AkriviA created was in fact a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-akrivia-tourbillon-chronograph-monopusher\" title=\"Tourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Chronographe Monopoussoir\u003c\/a\u003e with a power reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional experience goes some way to explaining just how Rexhep and his team, were able to design the AK-04 calibre movement, entirely in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. The price is inclusive of 20% EU-wide VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eAkriviA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eTourbillon Régulateur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHours, Minutes, Seconds, Tourbillon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eDisplay-back, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eomed Chamfering, Hand-applied Côtes de Genève, Circular Graining, Straight Graining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e42.5mm stainless-steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esaphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enubuck brown leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrand new\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebox and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis AkriviA Tourbillon Régulateur is brand new watch and comes as a full set, with box, papers and all other accompanying materials. It is guaranteed for authenticity by AkriviA and has the manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AKRIVIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33830745283,"sku":"CASS A319","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Akrivia_Rexhep_Rexhepi_Tourbillon_Regulator_A_Collected_Man_London25_2.jpg?v=1779185329"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-tourbillon-watch","title":"Grande Date Flying Tourbillon No. 1 | Red Gold","description":"This entirely unique, 42 mm, red-gold, Roger W. Smith, Grande-Date Flying-Tourbillon with guilloché dial, represents a special chapter in British watchmaking, as this is the only flying tourbillon to have ever been designed and made within Great Britain. It is the first of only four, tourbillon wristwatch commissions, ever made by Roger W. Smith. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each watch was custom-made and completely different, with this example fitted with a panorama date. The Grand Date mechanism was specially designed for just this watch, making it a completely one-off piece. This was the first tourbillon to be commissioned from Roger, started in 2003 and delivered in July, 2010. It was completely designed and made by the watchmaker, as confirmed by the man himself (see interview below to the left).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The silver, round dial has an outer chapter ring of drilled and inked black minute markers. The hour markers, in the form of black Roman numeral, are featured on a circular grained chapter ring. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-made from beginning to end; including the slender, red gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades, a design feature unique to Roger W. Smith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock, is decorated with a diamond-guilloché pattern and a polished seconds chapter circumnavigating it. Black, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, red gold seconds’ hand, with an elegant circular counter-balance at the tip. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Between nine and ten o'clock is the aperture for the panorama date, a specific request from the original owner of the watch. It adds yet another level of depth to the dial. This simple, yet impressive display, is framed in red gold and has black engraved numerals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The round, red-gold case measures 42 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown, with sapphire glass on the front and back. The edge of the case-back and the movement are engraved with \"TOURBILLON COMMISSION\" and \"No. 1\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a brown alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the 18-carat red-gold tang buckle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This watch is quintessentially British, which is never more evident than when turning it over.  The finishing and movement architecture, are very much inspired by the works of the late George Daniels, Tompion, Graham and Arnold.  The movement features the fully black polished flying tourbillon and a three-quarter main plate finished in the English style with frosting and gilding. All this is revealed through the sapphire case-back. The simple shapes, frosted finishing on the plate, and the clarity of the movement gives it an understated look. However the execution is sharp, especially on the edges and on the polished tourbillon. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. An understated, elegant aesthetic married with a fantastically finished, manual-winding movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Finally, the watch is equipped with arguably one of the greatest British contributions to watchmaking; the Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late George Daniels to whom Roger was an apprentice. The co-axial escapements great accolade is that it is unaffected by the deterioration of an applied lubricant resulting in a significantly extended longer service intervals and higher rate of timekeeping than the more traditional Swiss lever escapement. Outside of Omega S.A, Roger W. Smith is the only other watchmaker to be currently using this escapement. Interestingly, George Daniels himself made one less tourbillon-fitted wristwatch than Roger Smith.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To find out more from the watchmaker himself, watch our most recent interview with Roger W. Smith, where he explains the Grande Date Tourbillon in depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eGrande Date Flying Tourbillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, tourbillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003edisplay back, guillochage, hand-made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e18-carat red gold \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003ebrown alligator strap with rose gold tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eJuly 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eoriginal Linley wooden box from Roger W. Smith and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Roger W. Smith watch and comes as a full set, with box and papers. It has recently been serviced by the watchmaker himself. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/205106401\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34528022275,"sku":"CBTRG R343","price":250000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger-Smith-Tourbillon-No1-red-gold-acollectedman00001copy.jpg?v=1684160907"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain","title":"Tourbillon Souverain | Limited Edition | 38 mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces (apart from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the Chronometre Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e) in the collection have been discontinued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, the original version of the Tourbillon Souverain had never been made with a gold movement. This example was originally made between 1999 and 2003 with a ‘Remontoir d’Egalité’; rather than a dead-seconds complication. It was also the very first production watch made by Journe. This example, represents the first original version of the Tourbillon Souverain to have been made with a gold movement - a fitting successor to François-Paul Journe’s very own tourbillion wristwatch.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillion (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At 12 o’clock, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one-second rementoir d'egalité system is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses côtes embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved \"Chronometre A Tourbillion\" and \"Remontoir D’Elegante\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther watches from the set, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are available in our collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourbillon Souverain - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical manual-winding Cal. \u003cspan\u003e1498\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon, hours, minutes, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back, steel blue hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOriginal box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was taken out and worn on less than a dozen occasions by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in exceptional condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes in its original wooden box for holding five watches, with the set's original certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37339451139,"sku":"CADSS F432","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Tourbillon_Souverain_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1772527054"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-resonance-brass-movement-watch-sold","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with the independent watchmaker, F. P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’ watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by François-Paul Journe.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe’s earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only around 2000 brass examples were produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and 2004. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought by collectors, owing to their rarity and unique place in the brand’s history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly, “In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and grey dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’ is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel\" title=\"View 38 mm F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with a gold movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eone of few pieces\u003c\/a\u003e that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, now no longer in production. Monsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects continuing to impact auction results in a measurable fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eResonance - 284-02R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emultiple time zones, power-reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloche hours\/mins, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCirca 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe ‘Resonance’\u003c\/span\u003e Brass Movement, Platinum watch \u003cspan\u003eis in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42553682819,"sku":"CHLPL F373","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Resonance_Brass_Movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_2.jpg?v=1778575419"},{"product_id":"a-lange-sohne-datograph-perpetual-chronograph","title":"Datograph | Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | Pink Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating pure technical and aesthetic virtuosity, the \u003cem\u003eLange Datograph\u003c\/em\u003e is arguably the most important chronograph of the modern horological era. It reached cult-object status, when \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/120671363-watch-life-an-interview-with-philippe-dufour\" title=\"Click here to see our interview with M. Dufour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhilippe Dufour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e bought himself a pink-gold example, stating it to be the best chronograph in the world. The \u003cem\u003eDatograph Perpetual\u003c\/em\u003e, in turn, features two of the most practical modern day complications to wear on the wrist; a perpetual calendar and the now famous ‘flyback’ chronograph. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was in early 1990, when Walter Lange, possessing the vision to once again craft exceptional timepieces, formulated a plan to revive the family business in Glashütte after the collapse of the\u003cem\u003e Berlin Wall.\u003c\/em\u003e The brand has since unquestionably established itself as one of the world's leading watch brands - challenging Swiss dominance and raising the bar for both aesthetic and movement design of fine wristwatches. With German tenacity and precision, they create pieces that are elegant statements on the wrist, with hand-finished movements of the highest calibre. In 2001, the\u003cem\u003e Saxon \u003c\/em\u003emanufactory was able to re-locate back to its original, historic building in Glashütte, which housed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/a-lange-sohne\" title=\"View our collection of A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from 1845 until its partial destruction by Allied bombing in 1945. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhibiting an aesthetic that is undeniably \u003cem\u003eLange\u003c\/em\u003e, it features an oversized ‘outside’ aperture at the top of the dial, indicating the date. Symmetrical to this at 6 o'clock, an aperture reveals the moon phase. At 3 and 9 o’clock are two subsidiary dials, displaying a thirty-minute counter for the chronograph and the running seconds respectively. Within these sub-dials are both the day of the week and month indicators. Furthermore, lying on top are smaller sub dials, with the 3 o’clock displaying a leap year indicator and a power reserve indicator for the 9 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is housed within a contemporary 41 mm pink-gold case. One of the superb elements of this watch is the pusher located at 10 o’clock, which enables the user to quickset the perpetual calendar, allowing the day, date and month to advance simultaneously. Each complication can also be set independently, using the recessed corrector buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This particular reference is manually-wound, with a sapphire display back, revealing the calibre \u003cem\u003eL952.1\u003c\/em\u003e, a completely in-house developed movement. The architecture of \u003cem\u003eA. Lange and Söhne\u003c\/em\u003e movements are perhaps their most distinctive feature, with a three dimensional aspect that is truly unique. It features a column wheel, lateral clutch, flyback chronograph movement with a perpetual calendar module built on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minute hand of the chronograph jumps in one minute increments rather than continuously moving - which allows for accurate reading of the timing function. The ‘flyback’ chronograph function allows the stop-watch to be instantaneously restarted for continuous timing, without having to stop, reset, and restart the chronograph. The \u003cem\u003eDatograph Perpetual\u003c\/em\u003e, calibre \u003cem\u003eL952.1\u003c\/em\u003e is comprised of 556 parts, with 45 jewels and has an approximate power reserve of 36 hours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The aesthetics of the movement are just as impressive as the mechanics, perhaps second to none, with chamfering and interior angles superbly hand-finished. Moreover, it features an artistic flourish, a balance cock engraved by one of \u003cem\u003eLange’s\u003c\/em\u003e master engravers. In fact, each individual watchmaker's unique engraving style can be identified as a result. The bridges and plates are made from German silver, an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc with a warm silver tone that will develop a subtle patina over time. The use of this metal, along with the hand-engraved balance cock is a signature of \u003cem\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is remarkably challenging to make an integrated chronograph movement, let alone one with flyback, instantaneous minute jump and a panorama date. In the short time since the brand's rebirth, the \u003cem\u003eDatograph\u003c\/em\u003e has set the bar for modern in-house chronographs, with the brand since re-establishing its place in the pantheon horological greats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne Datograph Perpetual\u003c\/em\u003e comes as a full-set, with its original brown alligator strap; our light nubuck \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our light-tan buyback Carcassonne watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eleather strap; corresponding pink-gold tang buckle, its accompanying box and paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDatograph Perpetual\u003c\/em\u003e Ref. \u003cem\u003e410.032\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding in-house Cal. \u003cem\u003eL.952.1\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eperpetual calendar, moon phase, flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edisplay back, panorama date, blue steel hands, quick-set functions, tachymeter scale, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e41mm 18-carat pink gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our light-tan buyback Carcassonne watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003enubuck leather strap; brown alligator strap with pink-gold tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/20\" title=\"View our collection of 20mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis full set, \u003cem\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne Datograph\u003c\/em\u003e (ref. \u003cem\u003e410.032\u003c\/em\u003e) in pink-gold, is in excellent condition, with some minor signs of wear and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes as a full-set, with box, papers and its original brown alligator strap and pink-gold tang buckle. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A. Lange \u0026 Söhne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43876570947,"sku":"WRG A732","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/A_Lange___Sohne_Perpetual_Chronograph_410.032_pink_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London13_v2.jpg?v=1782836157"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-optimum","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"The Chronomètre Optimum is a testament to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s watchmaking philosophy; to design and manufacture timeless watches that will still function 200 years later, much like his immediate works after graduating, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was in the the late 1980s, when François-Paul Journe envisioned the Chronomètre Optimum to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a remontoir d'égalité”. It was in 2001 that the original concept for the Chronomètre Optimum was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the Chronomètre Souverain and Tourbillon. Like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-watch\" title=\"View the Chronometre Souverain in our collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain\u003c\/a\u003e, the Optimum utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the Optimum uses the one-second rementoir d'egalité system. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, EBHP direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricants. Connected to this, a \"natural\" dead-beat seconds, displayed on the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more stable delivery of energy to the movement. According to Journe himself, the Optimum is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This manual-winding, Calibre 1510 is made from 18k rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from F. P Journe, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum Chronomètre Optimum features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The white gold dial of the Chronomètre Optimum displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes, along with a running-seconds at 9 o’clock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the Chronomètre Optimum has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eManual-winding C\u003cspan\u003ealibre 1510\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eGuilloche dial, Display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBlack alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSold in 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFull Set - Box and Papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis preowned F. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture, dated 2014. This watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4896200163359,"sku":"CAKPT F439","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_platinum_dress_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London28.jpg?v=1772526737"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-t30-tourbillon-historique-watch","title":"Tourbillon Historique T-30 | Rose Gold and Silver","description":"The Historical Anniversary Tourbillon (Ref. T30) is a celebration of François-Paul Journe’s watchmaking philosophy; to design and manufacture timeless watches that will still function 200 years later, much like his immediate works after graduating, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket-watches.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was over 30 years ago that F. P Journe’s name first adorned the dial of a watch. It was a handmade, tourbillon pocket-watch in the style of Breguet, inspired by the late George Daniels. This example, the Tourbillon Historique, was created as a homage to François-Paul Journe’s very first watch. Introduced in 2013, the Tourbillon Historique was a limited series of 99 pieces, sold directly to F. P Journe’s most loyal clients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the original pocket watch. The dial exhibits a fine, granular surface with lacquer-filled, engraved Roman numerals and markings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The central-time dial displays a railway-style minute track, with a smaller running-seconds subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock. The hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds are vertically displayed, with the words ‘F. P Journe’ and ‘Invenit et Fecit’ inscribed either side of the two dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F. P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The latter replaces “A. Paris”, featured on the original pocket watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sized at a contemporary 40mm, this rose gold and guilloché silver Historical Anniversary Tourbillion features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror-finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The combination of silver and gold is unique amongst contemporary case-making, taking inspiration from Journe’s first pocket watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The guilloché-decorated hinged caseback reveals a movement which, at first glance, appears centuries old. Manufactured from softly-grained gilt brass, the movement is further accented by highly-polished and beveled edges - with bridges, plates and large blued screws reminiscent of 19th century Breguet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The F. P Journe Calibre 1412 is constructed with 178 components, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The movement features 19 working jewels, monometallic balance with 4 inertia weights, a flat anachron balance spring with Breguet overcoil and a fixed stud holder. Two parallel barrels power the tourbillon below. The Historical Anniversary Tourbillion has a power-reserve of 56 hours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon Historique Ref. T30 Limited Edition (99 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical Cal. 1412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ehours, minutes, subsidiary seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eduel barrel, tourbillion, guilloché hinged caseback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm rose gold and sterling silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P Journe calf leather strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFull set: original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe Tourbillion Historique \u003c\/span\u003ewatch \u003cspan\u003eis unpolished and has excellent mechanical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5054054432799,"sku":"CCIRG\u0026SS F445","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillon_Historique_T30_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London7_2.jpg?v=1778574379"},{"product_id":"buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Limited Edition | 38mm | Steel","description":"A Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five piecesin the collection, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/products\/f-p-journe-resonance-brass-movement-watch\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with an early brass movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F.P. Journe Chronometre Tourbillon in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, the F. P. Journe ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’, is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by François-Paul Journe.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly, “In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands..\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a truly iconic, collectors’ piece. We leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other watches from the set, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Souveraine in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e are available in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronomètre à Résonance - Limited Edition 1 of 38 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMultiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power-reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack alligator strap with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCopy of the original set's certificate \u003cspan\u003eand personalised Smythson of Bond Street watch pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus the watch is preserved in mint condition. It has also never been serviced or polished and it keeps excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch comes with a copy of the original set's certificate, and a letter confirming its originality from A Collected Man. \u003cspan\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be delivered in a personalised Smythson of Bond Street calf leather watch box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5228762660895,"sku":"CADSS F479","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_Resonance_38_mm_Steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14_2.jpg?v=1778574245"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-movement","title":"Tourbillon | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon watch is in unpolished, original condition and whilst un-serviced, has excellent mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité; rather than a dead-seconds complication. This example, represents the fourth generation of the Journe Tourbillon, produced between 2001 and 2003 (indicated by ‘01T’ engraving on the caseback). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2,000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Among these, it is estimated that somewhere between 220 to 320 fourth-generation Tourbillon Souverains were produced, making this example as rare, as it is desirable. Brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique place in the brand’s history and rarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Evolutionary Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature 'flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P. Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. \u003cddresult location=\"1701\" attribute-name=\"__kIMCalendarEventAttributeName\" guid=\"p:0\/3A446EF1-2EBF-4C5C-A4BD-E19777510E51\" ddlightlink=\"yes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/ddresult\u003e, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, fourth-generation dials are known to have a more subdued, shimmering finish than their earlier counterparts. Further to this, most fourth-generation dials have noticeably lighter subdials, compared to previous iterations, whereas this example displays the earlier two-tone subdial, where the minute and hour track is silver and the guilloche pattern in the middle, is a subtle, off-white colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-second Rementoir d'egalité system is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon movement is rhodium-plated brass, with Côtes de Genève, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon' and 'Remontoir d'egalité'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, since no longer in production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by discerning collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects beginning to impact auction results in measurable fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes on our bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich-20x19\" title=\"Zürich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZürich\u003c\/a\u003e taupe grained leather straps (measuring 20 x 19mm). It's also accompanied by its original early style F.P. Journe boxes, stamped guarantee card and product literature, within the complete early set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain - 01T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower reserve display, brass-movement, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich-20x19\" title=\"Zürich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZürich\u003c\/a\u003e strap and brown F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eManufactured in 2001, Sold new in 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set: original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Tourbillon Souverain is in excellent condition. The case has been very well preserved, with minor signs of wear throughout. The set includes all of the materials which accompany early pieces, including the original boxes, stamped guarantee card and booklet. A brown alligator F.P. Journe strap is also included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the calibre 1498 tourbillon movement of this Tourbillon Souverain is functioning well, A Collected Man is unable to provide a guarantee of timekeeping accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5408716750879,"sku":"CPMPT_F997","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillon_Souverain_yellow_gold_dial_brass_movement_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London13.jpg?v=1772526077"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-5131g-worldtime-watch","title":"5131G | Enamel Dial | White Gold","description":"The Patek Philippe reference 5131G (white-gold) was introduced ten years ago, as the latest chapter in a legacy of world-time wristwatches (namely the references \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/auction-patek-philippe-reference-1415\" title=\"FIRST LOOK: PATEK PHILIPPE REFERENCE 1415\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1415 HU\u003c\/a\u003e and 2523). The ref. 5131G features a Cottier-inspired, world-time mechanism and handmade, cloisonné enamel dial; the latter, depicting Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing its predecessor (the ref. 5130), the 5131G presented a number of distinguishable differences; most notably, the use of closionné enamel for the dial. Twenty-four cities are further displayed on the outer edge of the dial (in Italic font), with the signatures ‘Patek Philippe’ and ‘Genève’ engraved on the bezel. Requiring meticulous attention to detail to craft the closionné enamel dial, the ref. 5131 world-time is limited by production - with only a small number of closionné enamel pieces produced each year. In this example, the enamel shows an array of vibrant tones, finely outlined in white-gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 5131G’s world-time mechanism harks back to the 1930s, when talented Geneva watchmaker, Louis Cottier, devised an ingenious, ultra-thin mechanism, which simultaneously displayed the correct hours across the world's time zones (through a rotating 24-hour ring) and local time. The concentric, 24-hour chapter-ring is divided into nocturnal and diurnal hours. In the design, the local time zone is set at the 12 o'clock position, with the hour and minute hand set at local time. The correct time (hours and minutes) is then displayed for every time zone in the world simultaneously (with clear local-time indication) on a single dial. In 1959, Patek Philippe obtained a patent for Cottier's device - introducing the calibre 240 HU (featured in the ref. 5131G), in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowered by the above-mentioned ultra-thin calibre 240 HU (‘Heure Universelle’), this self-winding movement features an elegant 22K gold micro-rotor, allowing a height below 3.9mm; despite the world-time mechanism, placed dial-side on top of the movement. The calibre 240 HU features a spiromax balance spring (made of silicon-based silinvar), working in conjunction with a Gyromax balance-wheel. The movement is beautifully finished, with finely-applied Geneva stripes, perlage and anglage, as well as exquisite chamfering on all angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Patek Philippe ref. 5131G is accompanied by an original packaging box (which sealed the watch), literature and leather folder. The watch comes on an original navy-blue, alligator strap and corresponding white-gold deployant buckle. Whilst unsealed, this piece remains unworn, and thus is preserved in mint condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eWorld Time Ref. 5131G-001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical automatic - Calibre \u003cspan\u003e240 HU\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eworld time, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edisplay back, \u003cspan\u003eclosionné \u003c\/span\u003eenamel dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e39.5 mm white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrand-new navy blue calf leather Patek Philippe strap, with corresponding white gold deployant buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal box, \u003cspan\u003eoriginal packaging box (which sealed the watch), literature and leather folder, extract from the archives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis Patek Philippe World Time 5131G-001 watch is in mint condition and was purchased by the current owner in 2013. It comes with a two year warranty from A Collected Man.","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12289755480147,"sku":"CAHWG P503","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Patek_Philippe_Enamel_Dial_5131G_white_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9_a05ac4cf-6981-4f3d-acc1-9d5a26b572f8.jpg?v=1643628110"},{"product_id":"de-bethune-db28t-tourbillon-titanium","title":"DB28T Tourbillon | Titanium","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2002, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/de-bethune\" title=\"View our collection of De Bethune watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e have quickly developed a reputation for excellence in the world of independent watchmaking. Only making several dozen watches a year, the brand has combined time-honoured skills and cutting-edge technology, to carefully craft each piece entirely within the watchmaker’s atelier in the Swiss town of Sainte-Croix.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2011, \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e were awarded the \u003cem\u003eAiguille d’Or\u003c\/em\u003e distinction at the \u003cem\u003eGPHG\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGrand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève\u003c\/em\u003e) – the prestigious award ceremony’s most coveted title - awarded for best overall watch in all categories, for the \u003cem\u003eDB28\u003c\/em\u003e. The\u003cem\u003e DB28T\u003c\/em\u003e follows this success by introducing the same high-beat tourbillon movement, seen in the \u003cem\u003eDream Watch\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe independent watchmaker is best known for decidedly contemporary design innovations, which firmly push the boundaries of 21st century horology. In its quest for mechanical perfection, \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e continues to conduct research and development within the manufacture’s laboratory, embracing the creation of materials new to the watch industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDB 2019\u003c\/em\u003e calibre movement of this \u003cem\u003eDB28T\u003c\/em\u003e not only displays finishing of the highest quality, with hand-decorated components, but is also technologically exceptional - representing \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e’s unique combination of cutting-edge precision and 18th century tradition. The stainless steel and titanium components display remarkable hand-finishing, with concentric graining and sharp, polished-bevels. With self-regulating twin barrels seen on the dial-side of the watch, a power-reserve of 120 hours (5 days) is achieved, shown by the rose-gold power-reserve indicator on the reverse of the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeparating this reference from the standard \u003cem\u003eDB28\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e’s claim to the lightest tourbillon in watchmaking - weighing just 0.18 grams - fully-displayed on the dial side at 6 o’clock. Made from silicon and titanium, the tourbillon in the \u003cem\u003eDB28\u003c\/em\u003e uses a silicon balance spring and escape-wheel, with a blued titanium bridge. Making a full rotation every 30 seconds (rather than the more common 60), it is arguably the only high-beat tourbillon, oscillating at 36’000 bph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy way of protection, the \u003cem\u003eDB 2019\u003c\/em\u003e calibre also boasts a triple-parachute shock-absorbing system; unique to \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e calibres. The titanium bridge of the triple parachute is secured by a spring-based system, protecting the heart of the movement. The various architectural elements are connected by three jewels, thereby absorbing shocks and ensuring precise re-positioning of the bridge after displacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDB28T\u003c\/em\u003e displays a black-polished bridge in \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e’s signature ‘triangle’ form. The skeltonised, steel hands offer a modern interpretation of classic Breguet styling, creating depth and preserving legibility. Between the floating chapter-ring (marking the minutes) and black-polished inner-bezel, rounded indexes denote the hours. A brushed steel plate carries the “De Bethune” name, recessed below the tourbillon cage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 42.6 mm in diameter, the distinctive drum-shaped case of the\u003cem\u003e DB28T\u003c\/em\u003e features a flat, high-polished bezel. The manufactures’ articulated, hollowed lugs are spring-loaded, neatly forming around the wrist. The entire watch is mirror-finished, while the screw-down crown is located at the 12 o’clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pre-owned, \u003cem\u003eDB28T\u003c\/em\u003e Tourbillion is accompanied by its original box, papers (unsigned) and product materials. It comes fitted with an original, \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/em\u003e black alligator strap and corresponding titanium buckle (open-worked in the same style as the lugs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDe Bethune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDB28T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emanually-winding Cal. DB 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e0.18 gram tourbillon, power-reserve display, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edisplay back, polished-dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e42.6 mm titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eblack alligator strap with titanium tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal box, papers, accompanying literature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis preowned \u003cem\u003eDe Bethune DB28T\u003c\/em\u003e titanium watch is in excellent condition. The case and strap show minimal signs of wear. The watch comes with its original box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"De Bethune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12628496187475,"sku":"CRPTI D570","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/De_Bethune_DB28T_tourbillon_titanium_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London10_8c222c4f-923d-4fab-88b4-bc815c82908e.jpg?v=1641296634"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum","title":"Tourbillon Souverain | Seconde Morte | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon TN is in original condition and whilst un-serviced, has excellent mechanical functionality. The watch was first purchased in 2017, and is accompanied by its original box and Certificate of Authenticity from \u003ca title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité; and without the dead-beat seconds complication seen in this piece. In 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. This example is part of the Tourbillon Nouveau series (indicated by ‘TN’ engraving on the caseback), launched in April 2004. In this re-invention of the model, the only part remaining from the original 'T' models is the tourbillon cage, with all other parts undergoing a total redesign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The grey dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for “Invented and Made”) - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. Also inscribed are the words 'avec Seconde Morte', denoting the added complication in later examples. At 12 o’clock, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the same location as the Rementoir d'egalité of earlier pieces, dead-beat seconds are shown at 6 o'clock on the dial. The term ‘Seconde Morte' or ‘dead-beat seconds’, comes from the manner in which the hand remains motionless, until the second has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1403 tourbillon movement is 18k rose-gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain represents a modern take on his original, inspired design. \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain - TN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes,\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ndead-beat subsidiary seconds, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eremontoire, 18k gold-movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40mm platinum (Number 6XX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Helsinki nubuck strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap and dark-blue F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ebox, instruction manual and certificate of authenticity from F. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis platinum F. P Journe Tourbillion TN from 2017 is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes with an Extract from the Archives. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12940697665619,"sku":"CADPT F603","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_tourbillon_platinum_gold_movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London8.jpg?v=1772525685"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-aquanaut-5650g","title":"Aquanaut 5650G | Advanced Research One of 500 | White Gold","description":"As the first of \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e’s ‘Advanced Research’ watches to innovate using a material other than silicon (forgoing the use of an annual or perpetual calendar complication), the reference \u003cem\u003e5650G\u003c\/em\u003e represents something of a transition, introducing two innovations. Unlike earlier, classically-styled \u003cem\u003eAdvanced Research\u003c\/em\u003e pieces from the series, both the open-worked dial and \u003cem\u003eAquanaut\u003c\/em\u003e case of this 5650G, although polarising, match the ambitions of the reference - a limited-production of just 500 pieces, showcasing innovation in traditional watchmaking.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e’s Advanced Research Program stems from the development of silicon components, for use in watchmaking. Following years of extensive research work at the \u003cem\u003eCentre Suisse d’Electronique et Microtechnique\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCSEM\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e introduced their first silicon component in 2005 – an escapement wheel made from \u003cem\u003eSilinva\u003c\/em\u003er. A year later, the \u003cem\u003eSpiromax\u003c\/em\u003e balance spring (constructed from \u003cem\u003eSilinvar\u003c\/em\u003e) was introduced in a limited-edition reference - now widely used by \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e throughout the collection. It is these advancements that represent the objectives of the project, indicating the brand’s intentions for the compliant mechanism and other developments seen in the \u003cem\u003e5650G\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Released in 1997, the \u003cem\u003eAquanaut\u003c\/em\u003e was the first \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" title=\"View our collection of rare Patek Philippe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to be fitted with a rubber strap. The \u003cem\u003eAquanaut\u003c\/em\u003e re-interprets a number of signature design elements from the highly successful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\/products\/patek-philippe-nautilus-3700-001-beyer-steel\" title=\"View our early double-signed Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNautilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - most notably, the octagonal rounded bezel. It displays a high level of finishing, with brushed surfaces on the case front, and polished, bevelled edges. In this example, the white-gold, three-piece case (measuring 40.8mm in diameter) of the \u003cem\u003e5650G\u003c\/em\u003e provides water resistance up to 120m. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The hand-finished \"compliant mechanism\" is visible in an open section at 9 o’clock on the dial (made up of four crossed leaf springs) - introduced in this reference, lowering the number of parts required to make a GMT switching mechanism from 37, to just 12 parts (for the whole assembly). This is made feasible through the use of computer simulations and highly-technical manufacturing techniques - using no gears or pivots, and crafted from a single piece of steel, rather than precious metal or an exotic alloy. The added benefit is the lack of friction in the system, requiring no conventional lubricants and improving durability. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The blue dial has a gradient to black on its outer edges, embossed with familiar \u003cem\u003eAquanaut\u003c\/em\u003e patterning. Alongside the open section at 9 o’clock, displays are also visible for the local date at 6 o’clock (with '\u003cem\u003eAdvanced Research\u003c\/em\u003e' denoted) and a day\/night indicator for two time zones at 3 and 9 o’clock, respectively. Numerals are applied (as with other modern \u003cem\u003eAquanaut\u003c\/em\u003es) and crafted from 18k white-gold, filled with a white-coloured luminous material to match the dial and hands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The reference \u003cem\u003e5650G-001\u003c\/em\u003e integrates \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e’s latest iteration of the \u003cem\u003eSpiromax\u003c\/em\u003e balance spring, making use of a new inner terminal curve. With this addition, an impressive stability rate of just -1\/+2 seconds per day is achieved. The watch carries the Calibre 324 S C FUS - a 29-jewel, automatic-winding movement that is superbly finished, with exquisite chamfering on all angles, polishing and decoration in the form of Geneva striping, bearing the \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e seal. The movement beats at 28,800 A\/h, with a power-reserve of approximately 45 hours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe 5650G-001\u003c\/em\u003e comes on its original checkerboard rubber strap (brand new and uncut) and corresponding white-gold deployant-clasp. The watch is full-set, with its original box, Certificate of Origin and product literature from the manufacture (dated October, 2017). With only 500 examples produced, this rare limited-edition \u003cem\u003eAquanaut\u003c\/em\u003e represents an exceptionally desirable and mechanically interesting variant of a highly-collectible modern \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdvance Research Aquanaut Travel Time\u003c\/em\u003e Ref. \u003cem\u003e5650G-001\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical, automatic-winding \u003cspan\u003ecalibre 324 SC FUS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eGMT, date, hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edisplay back, \u003cem\u003eSilinvar\u003c\/em\u003e escapement, Arabic numerals, compliant mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40.8mm white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003enew\u003cem\u003e Patek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e rubber strap and deployant clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e12th October, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal box, product literature, Certificate of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe Aquanaut 5650G Advanced Research\u003c\/em\u003e comes with its original box, Certificate of Origin and product literature. It remains in excellent condition (with one very minor mark on the bezel at 7 o'clock), and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e, and a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13527642112083,"sku":"WGG P617","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Patek_philippe_advanced_research_5650G_aquanaut_white_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London20_23d263d9-96fb-4226-accf-09918646459d.jpg?v=1645803559"},{"product_id":"f-p-journe-resonance-gold-movement","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Gold Movement | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance watch is in mint condition (unworn) and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe, the brand, began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. The Chronomètre à Résonance Calibre 1499.3 in this example is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The rose-gold dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and red\/orange dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499.3 movement is 18k rose-gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance represents a modern take on Journe's original, inspired design. Monsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pre-owned watch was never worn by its original owner, thus is preserved in mint condition. It comes as full-set, with its original box and Certificate of Origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap, and corresponding platinum tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003edate, multiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloché hours\/mins, display-back, power-reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eundisclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003efull-set, box, warranty card, papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in unworn condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man as well as its warranty from F. P. Journe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13545916596307,"sku":"WPT F622","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_resonance_platinum_gold_movement_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London11.jpg?v=1778573555"},{"product_id":"breguet-perpetual-calendar-art-deco-desk-clock","title":"Perpetual Calendar | Art Deco | Desk Clock","description":"An Art Deco silver, 8-Day Perpetual Calendar desk clock (No. 2446), manufactured by Breguet in 1926.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidely attributed as one of the first to develop a functioning perpetual calendar watch, Breguet’s long-standing association with the complication dates back to the late 18th century. It’s one of the more sophisticated and charming high complications, accounting for the long and short months, when calculating day and date (including February 29th, in leap years).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ‘\u003cem\u003ePendulette de bureau 8-jours à quantième perpétuel et phases de la lune\u003c\/em\u003e’ is executed in Art Deco style. The strict, square silver case and stylised numerals perfectly encapsulate the aesthetic influences of the period, housed within its original, bespoke leather case. Overall, its compact design is beautifully proportioned, with bold design flourishes perfectly executed for desk height. Similarly, its legibility and eye-catching presence are perfectly suited to holding pride of place on any table or desk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recessed, slivered dial displays the clocks’ unique serial number (2446), with ‘oversized’, applied Arabic Numerals. The ‘lance’ hands are blued, which subtly contrast against the light grey tones of the dial, with recessed sub-registers showing the perpetual calendar (auxiliary seconds, moon phase, day, date, month and leap year indication). The hinged back reveals the hand-setting, calendar-setting and winding functions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Breguet desk clock was produced in 1926 (as No. 2446) and sold to Mr. Slavik on September 13th, 1932.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn our view, this Art Deco, 8-Day Perpetual Calendar desk clock represents one of the most attractive examples of its genre, from the period. It also comes accompanied by its original leather box and and Extract from the Breguet Archives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe calibre is manually-wound, with an 8-day power reserve, consisting of a 2\/3 plate movement and gold screw compensation balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePendulette de bureau 8-jours à quantième perpétuel et phases de la lune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanually winding 2\/3 plate movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eperpetual calendar: month, date, day, moon-phase; hours, \u003c\/span\u003eminutes, leap year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eunrestored Art Deco dial, blued lance hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e12 x 12.3 x 3.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ecirca 1.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e1926\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eOriginal Box, Extract from the Archives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \"\u003cem\u003ePendulette de bureau 8-jours à quantième perpétuel et phases de la lune\"\u003c\/em\u003e from Breguet comes with its original box and an Extract from the Archives. It has been recently serviced, and remains in very good working condition\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"breguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21177031622739,"sku":"WAG B535","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Breguet_Perpetual_Calendar_Art_Deco_Desk_Clock_at_A_Collected_Man_London5_5e593650-3bf7-4d7c-8811-be95b6cada50.jpg?v=1546879274"},{"product_id":"breguet-perpetual-calendar-8-day-desk-clock","title":"Perpetual Calendar | 8-Day | Desk Clock","description":"A silver, 8-Day perpetual calendar desk clock (No. 4536), manufactured by \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e in 1931. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003eWidely attributed as one of the first to develop a functioning perpetual calendar watch, \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e’s long-standing association with the complication dates back to the late 18th century. It’s one of the more sophisticated and charming high complications, accounting for the long and short months, when calculating day and date (including February 29th, in leap years).This \u003cem\u003e8-Day Perpetual Calendar Desk Clock\u003c\/em\u003e is executed in a typically Art Deco style. The pivoting, polished silver case is compact, with bold design flourishes. Perfectly executed for desk height. The stylised shoulders illustrate many of the aesthetic influences of the period, supporting the squared case, itself resting on its original wooden base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guilloche dial is found at 6 o'clock, beneath a 'digital display’ for the day, date and month. The blued \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e-hands offer contrast against the eccentric silvered dial tones, with \"Breguet\" and the clock's unique serial number, engraved at the two opposing lower corners. The hinged back reveals the hand-setting, calendar-setting and winding functions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e desk clock was produced in 1931 (as No. 1878) and sold to Mr. Lantz on December 31st 1932, for 15,000 FFR. It was returned to \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e in 1942, restored and re-numbered (as 4536) and sold to Mr. Ducos, on the 30th of January, 1943. It is one of a handful of examples known to the market, representing a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional timepiece, fully serviced and with documented provenance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jewelled, lever movement is manually-wound, with an 8-day power reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e8-Day Perpetual Calendar Desk Clock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanually winding movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eperpetual calendar: month, date, day, hours, \u003c\/span\u003eminutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eunrestored dial, 'digital' day, date and month display, Breguet hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e15.5 x 20 cm (including base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 1.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eExtract from the Archives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \"\u003cem\u003e8-Day Perpetual Calendar Desk Clock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e from Breguet has been recently serviced, and remains in very good working condition\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Breguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21177038340179,"sku":"WAG_B522","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Breguet_eight_day_Perpetual_Calendar_Desk_Clock_at_A_Collected_Man_London5.jpg?v=1614352017"},{"product_id":"hermes-compendium-desk-clock","title":"Compendium | 8-Day | Desk Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eHermès\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e8-Day Compendium\u003c\/em\u003e clock, of charming and irresisiteble design, is believed to be the brainchild of Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900-1971). After graduating as an architect and decorator (the legacy of his studies shine through his designs), he became a proponent of craftsmanship. He embarked upon a successful and long-lasting partnership with \u003cem\u003eHermès\u003c\/em\u003e in 1929, creating a number of inspired designs, filling the gap between the Art Deco and the modernist movements. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gilt-brass \u003cem\u003eHermès Compendium\u003c\/em\u003e features a revolving, cube-form case with time indication, triple-date manual calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass. Unusually, this example also retains a brass plaque on its original \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHermès Paris-\u003c\/em\u003esigned leather base, which reads \"UNION INTERNATIONALE VIS A TÔLE, 1959 - 1963\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, the ivory-coloured dial is signed “\u003cspan\u003eHermès\u003c\/span\u003e, Paris”, with engraved dates of the month and apertures showing the days of the week\/month (on an ivory date cylinder), on the reverse. On the sides, the barometer and thermometer display Feuille-style hands, while the compass rests above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHermès\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCompendium \u003c\/em\u003edesk clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e13cm high by 12.5cm square\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etriple-date manual calendar, hours, minutes, compass, barometer, thermometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eunrestored gilt-brass case, lightly-textured silver dial, blue hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003egilt-brass, rotating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eHermès Compendium \u003c\/em\u003edesk clock remains in good, working condition\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eThere is patina on the case, consistent with age, and light wear to the leather base consistent with use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Hermès","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21177776373843,"sku":"WYG H635","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Hermes_Compendium_Desk_Clock_at_A_Collected_Man_London6_f62f1210-bd83-4c37-b40b-d668510a235d.jpg?v=1550769945"},{"product_id":"jaeger-le-coultre-globe-desk-clock","title":"Mappemonde | Illuminated | Desk Clock","description":"The \u003cem\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre\u003c\/em\u003e’s \u003cem\u003e8-day Mappemonde\u003c\/em\u003e desk clock (\u003cem\u003eRef. 163\u003c\/em\u003e) has become incredibly collectable in recent years. With a delicate glass globe overlaid with paper gores (to a scale of 1:65,000,000,) the \u003cem\u003eMappemonde\u003c\/em\u003e is not only a gentleman’s globe, but also a rather novel take on an approximated world-time clock. The gores themselves are by \u003cem\u003eJ. Forest\u003c\/em\u003e, with an address on the globe noted (17-19, Rue de Buci, Paris).\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResting upon an octagonal bakelite base, the mechanical side to the clock is \u003cem\u003eJaeger\u003c\/em\u003e’s Cal. 201, with a rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement. Wound and set through a key and stem, respectively, these are recessed into the back of the base, as with the electrical connection for the globe’s lighting. The time is shown beneath two red ‘triangles’ on the base, via a disc, with two 12-hour time zones. Of the two zones, one displays a lighter colouration, representing the day, with the other darker-toned section showing the night hours. A smaller, 24-hour scale is also visible, seen above the large Arabic numerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor setting the world-time display, the globe can be loosened and the country of choice, aligned to the red triangles displaying time. With this, the \u003cem\u003eMappemonde\u003c\/em\u003e displays an approximation of the time globally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlluminated Globe Desk Clock - Mappemonde\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCal. 201, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eglass globe overlaid with paper gores, hours\/minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eilluminated terrestrial globe, time-display disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight 25cm x Diameter 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 1930s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre Mappemonde\u003c\/i\u003e remains in good, working condition.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jaeger-LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21232163881043,"sku":"WXX J597","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Jaeger_le_coultre_globe_desk_clock_at_A_Collected_Man_London5_a817b0df-8ec0-4b3a-8b1b-c5e0b79c34bd.jpg?v=1548429202"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-5930g-world-time","title":"5930G-001 | World Time Chronograph Cal. CH 28-520 HU | White Gold","description":"The\u003cem\u003e \u003ca title=\"View our collection of rare Patek Philippe watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e reference 5930G was first introduced at \u003cem\u003eBaselworld\u003c\/em\u003e in 2016, combining two of the most desirable complications from the brand - a chronograph function and world-time display. As with many recent pieces developed by \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e, the reference is loosely-based upon a historic watch - in this case the unique \u003cem\u003eRef. 1415 HU\u003c\/em\u003e, from the 1940s.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the \u003cem\u003e5930G\u003c\/em\u003e harks back to this much admired reference, its execution is decidedly modern. Beneath its beveled sapphire crystal, the blue dial is hand-guilloched in a circular pattern, contrasted by luminous-filled, applied white-gold indexes. The reference is also classically sized, at 39.5mm in case diameter and only 12.86mm thick, making it the world's smallest and thinnest world-time chronograph. A nod to its inspired design, the case of the \u003cem\u003e5930\u003c\/em\u003e further features ‘winglet’ style lugs and various brushed and polished finishes across the case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with other world-time displays from \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e, the function is activated via a pusher at 10 o'clock on the case. The time zone is displayed at 12 o'clock and advanced with each operation. While changing time zone, the hour hand is completely disengaged from the movement, so neither the amplitude, nor the steady progression of the minute hand are affected. The chronograph hand also continues unstirred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining a time display (in 24 different timezones) and 30-minute flyback chronograph within the same watch, is no small feat. \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e achieved this through their caliber CH 28-520 HU - referred to as entirely-new, owing to the various modifications and new parts required, compared with existing calibres. Given the absence of a running seconds hand, the calibre was also developed to keep the chronograph-seconds hand running at all times, maintaining legibility. The calibre features a large, four-spoke \u003cem\u003eGyromax\u003c\/em\u003e balance-wheel, with four poising weights, beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 A\/h), with a guaranteed power reserve of 55 hours (50, with an activated chronograph).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all contemporary \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e watches, it has the \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e seal, guaranteeing its accuracy to -3 and +2 seconds daily, keeping time better than the industry benchmark chronometer grade movements. The movement is beautifully finished, with exquisite chamfering on all angles, polishing and decoration, in the form of Geneva striping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example comes as a full-set, with its original \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e, dark-blue alligator strap, corresponding \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e white-gold deployant clasp, as well as its accompanying box and original paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eWorld Time Chronograph \u003cem\u003eRef. 5930G-001\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical self-winding Cal. \u003cem\u003eCH 28-520 HU\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003echronograph, world time (24 hour indicator) , hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eday-night indicator, display back, hand-made blue guilloché dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e39.5 mm 18-carat white-gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal dark-blue \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap and corresponding, white-gold deployant clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 21mm straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/21-16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e21mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eJuly 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003efull-set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis self-winding, white-gold \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe 5930G-001\u003c\/em\u003e Worldtime Chronograph from 2018 is unpolished, in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The bezel shows light superficial marks, consistent with very occasional use, with more noticeable grazing visible on the left-hand side of the case, below the pusher at 10 o’clock (visible in product photography). This can be refinished, at the request of the client. The watch comes as a full-set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21471742623827,"sku":"WGG P686","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Patek_Philippe_Worldtime_Chronograph_5930G_A_Collected_Man_London_c68395fb-4546-4ebb-98c0-e74da3701c0f.jpg?v=1645793423"},{"product_id":"roger-dubuis-hommage-perpetual-calendar-h40","title":"Hommage Chronograph Perpetual Calendar | Bi-Retrograde | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early\u003cem\u003e \u003ca title=\"View our collection of early Roger Dubuis watches\" href=\"http:\/\/acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-dubuis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/a\u003e Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e (Ref. \u003cem\u003eH40\u003c\/em\u003e) white-gold, chronometer-graded watch is a limited edition of 28 and comes on a light-tan nubuck \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our light-tan nubuck strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps-accessories\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estrap and \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis,\u003c\/em\u003e white-gold tang buckle. It is one of the earlier pieces created by the legendary watchmaker, after establishing his own brand in 1995. It has a glossy, off-white lacquer dial and the movement was regulated by M. Roger Dubuis himself.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Dubuis career started in a typical watchmaker's fashion - learning his craft at large manufactures, including \u003ca title=\"View our collection of rare Patek Philippe watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. These formative years are clearly reflected in the style of this \u003cem\u003eHommage Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e watch, inspired by classics such as the \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e's Ref. 130 - albeit, with a contemporary twist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is understood that for each variant in the series, there were no more than 28 examples made. Each was chronometer-graded from the \u003cem\u003eBesançon Observatory\u003c\/em\u003e. One of the earlier pieces created by the legendary watchmaker, after establishing his own brand in 1995, these watches are becoming increasingly collectible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Mr Dubuis himself, he starting working on his first complication in the late 1980s - a perpetual calendar module with retrograde displays. For several years, \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e worked on the complication with Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (founder of respective complications specialist \u003cem\u003eAgenhor\u003c\/em\u003e), for \u003cem\u003eHarry Winston\u003c\/em\u003e, who announced their own version of the \u003cem\u003eBi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar\u003c\/em\u003e at \u003cem\u003eBaselworld\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1989. It was the first double retrograde perpetual calendar, and \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e later made the same perpetual module the signature complication of his brand. The \u003cem\u003eBi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the quintessential \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e watches of the era, powered by the\u003cem\u003e Lemania\u003c\/em\u003e cal. \u003cem\u003e2310\u003c\/em\u003e (as with \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe’s\u003c\/em\u003e version of the same, except the \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e is bi-retrograde).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design is that of a two-register chronograph, with an off-white, lacquer dial. It’s painted with blue, stylised Arabic numerals and blue minute markers, which add a nice contrast against the off-white dial. The minute and hour hands are skeletonised white-gold, with blued-steel chronograph, 30-minute counter and skeletonised date hands. Two ‘arcs’ are visible on the dial at 3 and 9 o’clock, showing the day and date, respectively. The month and leap year indicators are visible at 12 o'clock. The case is very distinct, with its polished, stepped concave bezel and brushed concave lugs. The three-piece case construction gives the watch a noticeable presence on the wrist, sized at 40mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is powered by the Cal. \u003cem\u003eRD 5632\u003c\/em\u003e (based on the \u003cem\u003eLemania 2310\u003c\/em\u003e), bearing the \u003cem\u003eSeal of Geneva\u003c\/em\u003e. The complexity of the movement is revealed through an engraved sapphire case-back, featuring a 25 jewel, straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a self-compensating \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e spring and swan-neck micrometer regulator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHommage\u003c\/em\u003e Ref. \u003cem\u003eH40\u003c\/em\u003e - limited edition of 28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.\u003cem\u003e RD5632\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nperpetual calendar, bi-retrograde date, chronograph, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003elacquer dial, display back, white-gold hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat white-gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003elight-tan nubuck \u003ca title=\"Buy our Carcassonne light tan nubuck strap | Buy ACM straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps-accessories\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e strap, white-gold \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.5417px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.5417px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e2000s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis early \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e is in excellent condition and retains all of its original features. The case is well-preserved, with minor signs of wear and oxidisation. The latter is visible near the chronograph pushers, on the right side of the case (shown in photography). The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger Dubuis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21769996271699,"sku":"CSJXWG R698","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Roger_Dubuis_Hommage_perpetual_calendar_white_gold_chronograph_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12_2843e983-e2d4-4cb0-93f4-12e6a34a707b.jpg?v=1641384290"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-resonance-platinum","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Gold Movement | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance watch is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe, the brand, began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. The Chronomètre à Résonance Calibre 1499.2 in this example is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white-gold dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature hands form a distinct contrast to the silver and grey dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499.2 movement is 18k rose-gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the introduction of the “Gold-Era” in late 2004, F.P. Journe introduced a slightly updated Chronomètre à Résonance with a new reference, RN (Resonance Nouveau), or 'New Resonance'. With this introduction, all existing calibers carried over were issued with new caliber codes. In the case of the Chronomètre à Résonance ref. RN, the caliber was referred to as 1499.2; indicating the second version of the movement. The ref. RN used two movements; caliber 1499.2 (seen in this example), showing the shift to rose-gold and later the 1499.3, which indicated a new power-reserve. It's believed that very few of the 1499.2 movements were made during a short transitional period between 2005 to 2006 - consequently, making them rarer than first generation, brass-movement pieces. You can \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thejourneguy.com\/traveling-through-time-with-f-p-journes-resonance-part-2\/\" title=\"Read more about the brass-movements on The Journe Guy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more\u003c\/a\u003e about this in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejourneguy\/?hl=en\" title=\"Follow @thejourneguy on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Journe Guy\u003c\/a\u003e’s in-depth study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance represents a modern take on Journe's original, inspired design. Monsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance comes as a full-set, with an original F.P Journe, black alligator strap; a dark grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey Helsinki nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap with curved ends (measuring 20 x 19mm); corresponding platinum tang buckle, its accompanying box, guarantee card and paperwork. It’s numbered #8 of the series, corresponding with the original guarantee and sales receipt, from Japan-based retailer Kamine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance Second Series RN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, multiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloché hours\/mins, display-back, power-reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edark-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey Helsinki nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap; F. P Journe alligator strap with tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull-set, box, warranty card, papers, original sales receipt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21771516543059,"sku":"CDSPT F825","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Resonance_40mm_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12_2.jpg?v=1778572941"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-royal-oak-tourbillon","title":"Royal Oak Tourbillon | Special Edition for Japan | Extra-Thin | Steel","description":"It’s been 45 years since the creation of the original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/audemars-piguet\/products\/buy-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-5402-watch?variant=42571060611\" title=\"View the original A-series Royal Oak watch in our collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and this now classic piece, is more popular than ever. First unveiled by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/audemars-piguet\" title=\"View our collection of rare  Audemars Piguet watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the 1970s and designed by Gerald Genta, who incidentally designed the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/vintage\/products\/patek-philippe-nautilus-3700-001-beyer-steel?variant=12958833016915\" title=\"View the original Patek Philippe Nautilus 5700\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe Nautilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e amongst others, the \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e has become a cultural icon due to its distinctive features and its role as a pioneer for high-end luxury sports watches.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2012, \u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/em\u003e introduced the \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e, at \u003cem\u003eSIHH\u003c\/em\u003e - featuring the manually-wound, in-house caliber \u003cem\u003e2924\u003c\/em\u003e, visible through a wide display case-back. It was originally released in both rose-gold and stainless steel, with a platinum version following in 2016. Additionally, a steel, \u003cem\u003eSpecial Edition\u003c\/em\u003e with black '\u003cem\u003ePetite Tapisserie'\u003c\/em\u003e dial was also made (seen in this example), exclusively for the Japanese market - believed to be limited to 45 pieces. It shows all the traditional indications of a time-only watch, with white-gold, applied hour-markers and \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e hands (with luminescent coating). Newer versions of the \u003cem\u003eTourbillon Extra-Slim\u003c\/em\u003e have since adopted \u003cem\u003eAP’s\u003c\/em\u003e bolder '\u003cem\u003eTapisserie Evolutive'\u003c\/em\u003e dial pattern, less faithful to the original \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steel case and bracelet are excellently finished, with angular, beveled and polished edges - striking the perfect balance between utilitarian function and elegant design. The polished screws, bezel and case edges fantastically-contrast with the brushed surface of the case and bracelet. At 41mm in diameter, and only 8.85 thick, this \u003cem\u003eTourbillon Extra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e case is a beautiful twist of perspectives and size. The outer-case back displays the unique serial number, along with its sequential case number. The steel, \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e case provides water resistance up to 50m, further featuring a two-position crown. The winding is engaged in the crown’s first position, not the typical 0 position, with the time setting on the second position. This is similar to \u003cem\u003eAP's \u003c\/em\u003eConcept pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e is powered by the \u003cem\u003eAP\u003c\/em\u003e caliber \u003cem\u003e2924\u003c\/em\u003e, with 25 working jewels, 216 individual components and overall thickness of only 4.46mm – making it one of the thinnest on the market. The architecture is also further exhibited through the large dial-side aperture, cut into the six o’clock position, showing the tourbillion in full view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe glareproofed sapphire display case-back allows for an uninterrupted view of the classically-finished movement. Beating at a frequency of 3.00 Hz (21,600 VPH), it provides 70 hours of power-reserve when fully-wound, indicated on the reserve side of the calibre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eTourbillon Extra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpecial Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, black-dial \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e comes fitted with its original steel bracelet (stamped 1220) and is accompanied by its original stamped guarantee card, operating instructions and outer and inner boxes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRef. 26512ST.OO.1220ST.01\u003cspan\u003e Tourbillon Extra-Slim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003emechanical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAP\u003c\/em\u003e Calibre \u003cem\u003e2924\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eextra-slim tourbillon, date, hours, \u003c\/span\u003eminutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003especial edition of 45 pieces, black '\u003cem\u003ePetite Tapisserie' \u003c\/em\u003edial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e41mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal steel bracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2017\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal box, stamped guarantee card, manuals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet Tourbillion Extra-Slim Special Edition\u003c\/em\u003e comes as a full-set, with its original box and paperwork. The case and bracelet remain unpolished and excellently finished, with angular, beveled, polished and granular surfaces - displaying only very light superficial marks and one minor imperfection on the bezel, at 9 o’clock. The bracelet has no stretch and comes with a full compliment of links. The 2924 calibre movement of this \u003cem\u003eRef. 26512ST.OO.1220ST.01 Tourbillion Extra-Slim\u003c\/em\u003e comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21792288538707,"sku":"CDSSS A824","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Audemars_Piguet_Royal_Oak_Tourbillion_Extra_Slim_black_dial_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London13_7a349bd2-82fd-4112-b137-b4a0e7395aa2.jpg?v=1643632131"},{"product_id":"patek-pilippe-5320g-001","title":"5320G | Perpetual Calendar | White Gold","description":"The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" title=\"View our collection of rare Patek Philippe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatek Philippe \u003c\/a\u003ereference 5320G was first introduced in 2017, as the latest chapter in a legacy of great perpetual calendars. The 5320G harks back to much admired Patek Philippe perpetual calendars of the 1950s', displaying syringe-shaped hands (reminiscent of the unique steel perpetual calendar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/Lot\/patek-philippe-an-extremely-important-and-unique-4982796-details.aspx\" title=\"View an original Patek 1591 on Christie's website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereference 1591\u003c\/a\u003e), with an off-white dial, applied luminous, white-gold Arabic numerals and additional luminous dots at each hour, to match the hands – sized at a contemporary 40mm. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 5320G has a glossy, cream-coloured lacquered dial with two, uniform apertures for the day and month, and a moon-phase display and date array at six o'clock. The dial is classically understated, balancing the outer-minute track perfectly. The watch displays four hands - hours, minutes, and seconds for the time, with the date indicator at six. Overall, the dial layout is cleanly designed, with two discrete windows showing the leap year and day-and-night indicators, respectively, on each side of the moon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the watch, the 5320G movement is based on the calibre 324, with centrally-mounted, 21-carat solid-gold rotor. The calibre 324 S Q (’S’ for seconds, ‘Q’ for quantième perpétuel) serves as a refined perpetual calendar version of the self-winding 324. The watch features Patek Philippe's Gyromax balance and Spiromax balance spring (in Silinvar), and the case itself is actually a monobloc construction, stamped from a single piece of gold. The case again draws inspiration from Patek Philippe’s extensive archive (much like the dial), with three-tier ‘claw’ lugs (now seen on the 5172G).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all contemporary Patek Philippe watches, it has the Patek Philippe seal, guaranteeing its accuracy to -3 and +2 seconds daily, keeping time better than the industry benchmark chronometer grade movements. The movement is beautifully finished, with exquisite chamfering on all angles, polishing and decoration, in the form of Geneva striping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example comes as a full-set, with an original Patek Philippe, chocolate brown, alligator strap; Patek Philippe white-gold deployant and its accompanying box and original paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCloser look\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ePerpetual Calendar Ref. 5320G-001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical self-winding Cal. 324 S Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eleap year, moonphase, month, day,  date (by hand), day\/night indication (in apertures), hours, minutes, sweep seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003elacquered cream dial, gold applied numerals with luminescent coating, interchangeable solid and sapphire-crystal case-back, water resistant to 30m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat white-gold (height 11.13mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back (solid back included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal hand-stitched, chocolate brown Patek Philippe alligator strap and corresponding, white-gold deployant clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull-set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis self-winding, Patek Philippe 5320G Perpetual Calendar is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch is practically unworn from new and comes as a full-set, with box, papers (dated 2019) and interchangeable solid and sapphire-crystal case-backs. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21793434337363,"sku":"WWG P724","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Patek_Philippe_Perpetual_Calendar_5320G_white_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London11_db204665-8561-4d01-81f3-455a5795e7bc.jpg?v=1645796479"},{"product_id":"overseas-perpetual-calendar","title":"Overseas Perpetual Calendar | Ultra Thin | White Gold","description":"A perpetual calendar complication housed in a sports watch is a surprising, yet appealing, paradox. The combination of a sporty case, precious metal and a perpetual calendar, which common sense suggests should not be combined, is attractive precisely because it is non-traditional. This example of a \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e manages to harmoniously bring these elements together.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/vacheron-constantin\" title=\"Vacheron Constantin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e boast a lengthy and uninterrupted history of manufacture, dating back to 1755. The firm’s founder, \u003cem\u003eJean-Marc Vacheron\u003c\/em\u003e, was one of many cabinotier-watchmakers who specialised in the production of complex components. Upon partnering with \u003cem\u003eFrançois Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVacheron\u003c\/em\u003e (the brand) became widely-known for upholding the finest horological traditions - enamelling, piercing, engraving and engine-turning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cem\u003eOverseas\u003c\/em\u003e collection was first introduced in 1996, though the roots of the \u003cem\u003eOverseas\u003c\/em\u003e go back all the way to 1977, to the introduction of the \u003cem\u003ereference\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/vacheron-constantin-222-steel-watch\" title=\"222\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e222\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cem\u003e222\u003c\/em\u003e is one \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e’s most recognisable watches, due to its distinctive features and its contribution as a pioneer for high-end luxury sports watches, alongside the \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNautilus\u003c\/em\u003e. The overall philosophy and several design features of the \u003cem\u003e222\u003c\/em\u003e - such as the notched bezel, angular integrated bracelet and overall luxurious yet industrial feel - have been transmitted onto the \u003cem\u003eOverseas\u003c\/em\u003e collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 2016, \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e released the third generation of the \u003cem\u003eOverseas\u003c\/em\u003e collection (with the second generation having been released in 2004), offering overall more refined designs and marking a shift towards greater elegance. The timepiece offered here is part of this latest generation. It is the first ever pure perpetual calendar to be fitted into an \u003cem\u003eOverseas\u003c\/em\u003e watch (with a perpetual calendar chronograph having been executed in an earlier collection). Later introduced in pink gold, this boutique-only model in white gold is the first execution of this reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch features a bold ‘tonneau’ case with broad shoulders and an integrated steel bracelet, with sharp, internal angles in-between the links, which are polished by hand. The bezel has a notched profile, reminiscent of the shape of a \u003cem\u003eMalte Cross\u003c\/em\u003e, the emblem of \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e. The overall design is less raw than previous iterations of the \u003cem\u003eOverseas\u003c\/em\u003e and certainly more elegant, due in part to the thinness of the case, which measures only 8.1mm in height; a rather impressive feat, considering that despite featuring an antimagnetic case and a perpetual calendar module, it is only half of a millimetre thicker than the \u003cem\u003eOverseas Ultra-thin\u003c\/em\u003e. Overall, the case manages to perfectly balance a rugged, industrial feel with a more refined, luxurious one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cem\u003eOverseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e is powered by the ultra-slim caliber 1120 QP, based on the historical calibre 1121 which powered the \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin 222\u003c\/em\u003e, with an additional perpetual calendar module built on top. The caliber 1121 was based on the caliber 2120, an initial project of \u003cem\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre\u003c\/em\u003e in 1967, famous for its adoption by \u003cem\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eVacheron\u003c\/em\u003e calibre 1121 remains one of the thinnest full-rotor self-winding movements in the world, considered by many as one of the most stunningly refined and technically impressive wrist-watch movements ever made. The caliber 1120 QP in this watch features a soft iron inner ring, to give protection against magnetic fields, and is beautifully finished to \u003cem\u003eGeneva Seal\u003c\/em\u003e standards, with a 22-carat gold rotor decorated in a wind rose motif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The grey sunburst dial features three sub-dials for the perpetual calendar indications, as well as an aperture for a moonphase. The Leap Year indication on this particular watch varies slightly from other perpetual calendars, with a single hand being used for both the month and Leap Year cycle, which makes a full revolution every four years. The smooth moon adds a certain serenity to what might have been an overly-busy dial, with the moonphase disk being lightly textured and decorated with engraved constellations and hand-painted stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This example comes as a full set, with its accompanying box and original, open paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ePerpetual Calendar 4300V\/120G-B102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical self-winding Cal. \u003cspan\u003e1120 QP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eperpetual calendar: leap year indicator, month, date, day, moonphase, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBoutique Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e41.5 mm white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin\u003c\/em\u003e bracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, open papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin\u003c\/em\u003e comes as a full-set, with its original box and open paperwork (undated). The case and bracelet remain unpolished and excellently finished, with angular, beveled, polished and granular surfaces - displaying only very light superficial marks. The bracelet has no stretch and comes with a full compliment of links. The 1120 QP calibre movement of this ref. \u003cem\u003e4300V\/120G-B102\u003c\/em\u003e comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vacheron Constantin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27671286480979,"sku":"WGG V722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Vacheron_Constantin_Overseas_Perpetual_Calendar_Ultra_Thin_4300V_white_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London9_cfa89c0b-7d98-45b7-83ad-bbad4dcc8b1e.jpg?v=1638793757"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-optimum-40mm-platinum","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre Optimum is a testament to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe’s\u003c\/a\u003e watchmaking philosophy; to design and manufacture timeless watches that will still function 200 years later, much like his immediate works after graduating, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was in the the late 1980s, when François-Paul Journe envisioned the Chronomètre Optimum to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a remontoir d'égalité”. It was in 2001 that the original concept for the Chronomètre Optimum was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum?variant=12940697665619\" title=\"View the Journe Chronometre Tourbillon with dead seconds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/a\u003e. Like the Souverain, the Optimum utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the Optimum uses the one-second rementoir d'egalité system. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, EBHP direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricants. Connected to this, a \"natural\" dead-beat seconds, displayed on the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more stable delivery of energy to the movement. According to Journe himself, the Optimum is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, Calibre 1510 is made from 18k rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from F. P Journe, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum Chronomètre Optimum features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The white gold dial of the Chronomètre Optimum displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes, along with a running-seconds at 9 o’clock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words \"Invenit et Fecit\" are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the Chronomètre Optimum has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Optimum - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View F. P. Journe's Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View F. P. Journe's Souverain collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Calibre 1510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloche dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ea smoked-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki curved 20x19 strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap, black alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis preowned F. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture, dated 2018. This watch comes with an original black F. P Journe alligator strap; our smoked-grey \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-20x19\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap and a matching platinum tang buckle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27842707292243,"sku":"WPT F738","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_40mm_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1772527971"},{"product_id":"voutilainen-217qrs-retrograde-date-watch","title":"Retrograde Date 217QRS | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning, hand-made, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/voutilainen\" title=\"View our collection of Voutilainen watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/a\u003e 217QRS Retrograde Date watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. This special timepiece is part of a limited series of 10 (in platinum), made entirely at the Voutilainen workshop in Môtiers, near Geneva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has two different engine-turned patterns on the light-grey, solid-silver two-tone dial. Each pattern reflects light differently, giving the dial a mixture of tones and fantastic depth. Applied Roman numerals and steel, Breguet-style hands make up the front view, while the retrograde date arc at the centre of the dial is decoratively filled in blue, showing the days of the month. Kari Voutilainen's newly designed case with more angular, sculpted lugs finish off this fantastic timepiece; showing both the watchmaker's uncompromising attention to detail and craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe retrograde date indication is displayed on a 240-degree arc, situated between 4 and 7 o’clock, connected to the sub-seconds. The date function is almost concealed, owing to its precise and neat integration. It’s advanced by pressing the crown, moving the pointer forward by one day, with each engagement. The retrograde date mechanism itself, enables the indicator of the 217QRS to slowly return from the 31st to the 1st day of the month, avoiding any possible inaccuracies or “bouncing”, which can occur with instantaneous retrograde mechanisms. The dial of this 217QRS is made from solid-silver and engine-turned by hand in the Voutilainen workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile inspiration for the 217QRS movement comes from the Vingt-8, the retrograde date mechanism is entirely integrated within the Calibre 28. The movement features Voutilainen's direct impulse-escapement with two escape wheels. The exceptionally large, free-sprung balance beats at 18,000 vph, held in place by a long steel bridge with rounded arms. The 39 mm case is platinum, and features Voutilainen's sculpted lugs, flaring outwards from the case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the reverse, the sapphire crystal exhibits the movement in full view, revealing the in-house Cal. 28, manufactured from German silver and titanium. Through the combination of a free-sprung balance, with Breguet over-coil and Grossmann interior curve, and signature direct impulse escapement with two large escapement wheels, a high degree of engineering ingenuity is accomplished. One of the hallmarks of Voutilainen as a manufacture is their superlative hand-finishing; with expert ruthenium-plated German silver bridges, classically finished with Cotes de Geneve and perlage on the base plate, for this QRS. The watch has a 65-hour power reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis limited series, 217QRS piece comes as a full-set, with its original box and papers. The watch comes on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps-accessories\/products\/la-rochelle-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grained blue La Rochelle calfskin strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLa Rochelle\u003c\/a\u003e grained calfskin strap, as well as its original black alligator strap from Kari Voutilainen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Collected Man is the exclusively \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/sell-kari-voutilainen-watch\" title=\"View our approval by Kari Voutilainen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapproved reseller of pre-owned Voutilainen\u003c\/a\u003e watches. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e217QRS Retrograde Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical, hand-made manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eretrograde date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003elight-grey, two-tone engine-turned dial, Roman numerals, Breguet hands, display back, ruthenium-plated movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e39 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/la-rochelle-blue-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grained blue La Rochelle calfskin strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLa Rochelle\u003c\/a\u003e calfskin strap with platinum tang buckle and black Voutilainen alligator strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/20\" title=\"View our collection of 20mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare, Kari Voutilainen 217QRS watch comes as a full set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Voutilainen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27845207326803,"sku":"WPT V736","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Kari_Voutilainen_217QRS_39mm_limited_series_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12_2.jpg?v=1777282444"},{"product_id":"journe-brass-movement-resonance","title":"Chronomètre à Résonance | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement gold dial platinum F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance watch is in mint condition and was recently sold, in July 2018, through F.P. Journe’s Patrimoine service. The Patrimoine service is F.P. Journe’s official pre-owned service, which acquires and services rare timepiece from past collections that are no longer in production, then offers them for sale to consumers, accompanied by a 3 year warranty. First introduced in 2000, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe’s earliest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-movement?variant=5408716750879\" title=\"View an early, brass movement Tourbillon from F. P. Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrass-movement pieces\u003c\/a\u003e which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only around 2000 brass examples were produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and 2004. Brass-movement F.P. Journe pieces are highly-sought by collectors, owing to their rarity and unique place in the brand’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called 'resonance'. The complication is explained by François-Paul The complication is explained by François-Paul thusly;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The yellow gold dial is delicately textured, with a subtle shimmering finish, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style blue hands form a distinct contrast to the gold and grey dial. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, the power reserve indicator of this Chronomètre à Résonance is reversed from the norm, beginning at 40 and progressing to 0. This was deliberate by F.P. Journe, who borrowed this from marine chronometer clocks. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that the power reserve indicator of the Chronomètre à Résonance is not meant to display how many hours are left, but instead how many hours have passed since the watch was wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe ‘Chronomètre à Résonance’ is one of few pieces that represent its original, inspired design – the classic 38 mm case, now no longer in production. Monsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches. These earlier, rarer pieces are being earmarked by collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects continuing to impact auction results in a measurable fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch comes with a brand new dark blue F. P Journe alligator strap, and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emultiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etwin independent movement, guilloché hours\/mins, display-back, power-reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edark blue alligator strap with platinum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2003 (resold in 2018 through the F.P. Journe Patrimoine service)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, USB instruction manual, Patrimoine certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality, having been serviced in 2018 by F.P. Journe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, and with its remaining F.P. Journe warranty of 3 years (from July 2018).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27853857062995,"sku":"WPT F737","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/FP_Journe_Chronometre_A_Resonance_Brass_Movement_A_Collected_Man_London14_2.jpg?v=1778572446"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-5270r-rose-gold","title":"5270R-001 | Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Cal. 29-535 PS | rose gold","description":"This \u003cem\u003e5270R\u003c\/em\u003e is a fine example of an haute horlogerie complication which has become almost synonymous with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" title=\"View our collection of pre-owned Patek Philippe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: the perpetual calendar chronograph. Highly collectable and coveted, it is considered by many as the pinnacle of \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e’s watchmaking and design prowess. As a member of this iconic lineage, the \u003cem\u003e5270\u003c\/em\u003e is notable for being \u003cem\u003ePatek Phillipe\u003c\/em\u003e’s first perpetual calendar chronograph with an in-house movement.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1941, \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e released the first serially produced perpetual calendar with chronograph, the \u003cem\u003ereference 1518\u003c\/em\u003e. It was decades ahead of any other brand. It not only marked the beginning of perpetual calendar chronographs for the brand, but of serially produced complicated watches for \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e, and for the industry in general. The complication has been in \u003cem\u003ePatek\u003c\/em\u003e’s catalogue ever since. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70 years on from the release of the original perpetual calendar chronograph, \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e released the \u003cem\u003eref. 5270, \u003c\/em\u003enotable for being very first \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e perpetual calendar chronograph in the brand’s history to be powered by an in-house movement. The brand abandoned the \u003cem\u003eLemania\u003c\/em\u003e-based caliber which had powered the previous \u003cem\u003eref. 5970\u003c\/em\u003e, and introduced the new \u003cem\u003ecaliber 29-535 PS\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor traditional and aesthetic reasons, \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e opted for a classic, column-wheel-based architecture employing a lateral-clutch engagement mechanism. While prior lateral-clutch chronographs suffered from efficiency issues, the new caliber \u003cem\u003e29-535 PS\u003c\/em\u003e was designed from the ground up, incorporating six patented innovations that virtually eliminate these weaknesses. Further, the caliber also incorporates a \u003c\/span\u003eprecise jumping minute counter: when the seconds hand on the chronograph crosses the 60-second mark, the minute hand instantly jumps to the next minute; a feature which will no doubt mesmerise and delight collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted atop the chronograph mechanism is an all-new perpetual calendar module, composed of 182 parts. It incorporates a more precise moon-phase indicator than its predecessor – accurate to one day every 122 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAesthetically, the new caliber is finished to the highest standards. \u003cspan\u003eThe bridges are shaped with classical curves, and are laid out in an open, logical manner. The movement is beautifully finished, with exquisite chamfering on all angles, polishing and decoration, in the form of Geneva striping. The lateral-clutch architecture also allows the owner to observe exactly how the chronograph movement functions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial on this \u003cem\u003e5270R\u003c\/em\u003e respects the same key design principles as other \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e perpetual calendar chronographs. It features a classic \u003cem\u003eopalin velouté\u003c\/em\u003e dial, which is gracefully complemented by warm rose gold stick hour markers. This example also features a tachymeter scale, which only appeared on \u003cem\u003e5270\u003c\/em\u003es in 2013, a feature which harkens back to the original \u003cem\u003eref. 1518\u003c\/em\u003e. You will find the day and month in apertures at 12 o’clock, the date with moon phase at 6 o’clock, a 30-minute counter for the chronograph at 3 o’clock, and seconds indication at 9 o’clock. For improved readability, the day\/night and leap year indications were placed within small apertures \u003cspan\u003eto the right and left of the date\/moon phase subdial at 6 o’clock, taking inspiration from the leap-year aperture first used by \u003cem\u003ePatek\u003c\/em\u003e in the \u003cem\u003ereference 3450\u003c\/em\u003e perpetual calendar launched in 1981.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaled up from previous iterations of this complication, the \u003cem\u003e5270\u003c\/em\u003e features a contemporary 41mm case. It is 1mm wider and 0.6 mm thinner than the \u003cem\u003eref\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003e5970\u003c\/em\u003e, which gives the case \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuperb balance. The flared lugs are reminiscent of the \u003cem\u003eref. 2499\u003c\/em\u003e, yet the chunkier case and more aggressive angling of the lugs gives the watch a sportier feel. This particular example comes in rose gold, which paired with the \u003c\/span\u003eclassic opalin velouté dial, gives the watch a classic, elegant presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe ref. 5270R\u003c\/em\u003e comes as a full-set, with its original brown alligator strap, \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e deployante buckle, box, papers and archive extract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also comes on one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/seville-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"View our cognac brown Seville watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeville\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e straps, made out of double-tanned calfskin in a cognac-tan hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePerpetual Calendar \u003c\/em\u003eRef.\u003cem\u003e 5270R-001\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual winding -  in-house caliber\u003cem\u003e 29-535 PS\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eperpetual calendar: leap year indicator, month, date, day, moonphase, day\/night indicator, hours, minutes, centre seconds, chronograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edisplay back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e41mm rose gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrown alligator\u003cem\u003e Patek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e strap and rose gold deployante buckle, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/seville-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"View our cognac brown Seville watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeville \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ecalfskin strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/21-16\" title=\"View our collection of Patek-sized 21mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e21mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esold 8th March, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e Reference \u003ci\u003e5270R \u003c\/i\u003eis in excellent condition, with some minor signs of wear and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes as a full-set, with box, papers and its original brown alligator strap and rose gold deployante buckle. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27857820287059,"sku":"CMRRG P746","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Patek_Philippe_5270R_Perpetual_Calendar_Chronograph_Rose_Gold_A_Collected_Man_London14_0de4163a-0d01-429d-a80c-ca4d5bb4e299.jpg?v=1645801235"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel","title":"Steel Chronomètre à Résonance | Limited Edition | 38mm | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Collected Man is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of five pieces from an original box set, released in 2015. Each of the sets contained five of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-francois-paul-journe\" title=\"Read our latest interview with F.P. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe’s\u003c\/a\u003e most iconic watches in stainless steel, with gold dials, rose-gold movements and sized at 38mm. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-eight of the sets were made to commemorate the end of the 38mm case size, (very much the choice of the original purist) and this was the first time that any Journe dress watch (excluding a grande or petite sonnerie chiming watch), was made available in steel. Four of the five pieces in the collection, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/journe-brass-movement-resonance?variant=27853857062995\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with an early brass movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e, have been discontinued. Moreover, the original version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-movement?variant=5408716750879\" title=\"View the F.P. Journe Chronometre Tourbillon 38mm brass movement\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e had never been made with a gold movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, the F. P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. First introduced in 1999, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the second serial production watch by François-Paul Journe.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance movement is comprised of two balance wheels, inspired by a natural phenomenon called resonance. The complication is explained by M. François-Paul thusly,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In a watch, never mind which, there is energy which dissipates. When you listen to a watch, the tic-tac of the balance is dissipating energy. In a resonance chronometer, there are two balance wheels which are placed sufficiently close to one another, and the dissipated energy of each is caught by the other, leading to a unique type of frequency regulation.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery is said to have been made in 1665, by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Hygens, who reported that two pendulum clocks, hanging from the same mounting beam, would beat in such perfect duplicity, that the sound of the escapements were indistinguishable from one another. The concept was later researched and developed by Antide Janvier, to be refined by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Early sceptics suggested that air-resistance played a role, however, extensive testing by Breguet (the first to test a dual-train resonance watch with a double-balance system, placing rings around the balance wheels, to negate the effects of air), and more recently by François-Paul, proved this to be untrue. Whilst the concept was long established, the term ‘resonance’ was in fact coined by Monsieur Journe himself, likening the phenomenon to that of a stringed musical instrument, which resonates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chronomètre à Résonance is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 38mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The silver and golden-yellow dial is delicately textured, and displays two separate silver guilloché dials for the hours and minutes (the two opposing dials capable of displaying multiple time zones). The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the two subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At 12 o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 40 hours. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1499 movement is 18-carat rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 36 jewels. It features a resonance-controlled, twin independent gear-train, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Further to this, a winding crown at 12 o’clock adjusts both time-zones, with a crown at 4 o’clock to synchronize the seconds’ hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe leave the final word to F.P. Journe, who on their website state “it is extremely rare for luxury watches to be cased in steel. There are very few such watches, and they reach much higher prices at auction than the same models in precious metals. This set is intended for true collectors, those who know what is rare. The combination of 18K rose-gold movements with 38 mm steel cases makes this set the rarest of all F.P. Journe’s collections.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst this watch doesn’t come with its original paperwork, as these were attributed to the set as a whole, it will come with a letter from A Collected Man confirming its authenticity, and the buyer may separately request an archive extract from Journe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreviously sold watches (from a different set), including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-automatique-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Automatique in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Automatique\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-octa-calendrier-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the F. P. Journe Octa Calendrier in 38 mm steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOcta Calendrier\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-tourbillon-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-souverain-38mm-steel\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Souveraine in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/buy-fp-journe-chronometre-resonance-38mm-steel?variant=5228762660895\" title=\"View the 38 mm F. P. Journe Chronometre Resonance in steel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance\u003c\/a\u003e are archived in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/independent-watchmakers\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our selection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe watches\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are available at our office in central London, by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eChronomètre à Résonance - Limited Edition of 38 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emultiple time zones, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power-reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLimited Edition, guilloche sub-dial, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eblue alligator strap (short) with steel deployant buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e -\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe Resonance is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27894141911123,"sku":"CBCSS F768","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Resonance_Limited_Edition_steel_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London11_2.jpg?v=1778572074"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-optimum-lapis-lazuli","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelieved to (currently) be the only one of its kind, this lapis lazuli \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e is part of a small, yet significant collection of \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e watches, made with stone dials. Be it jade, ruby, mother of pearl, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/fpjourne-chronometre-holland-holland\" title=\"Chronomètre Holland \u0026amp; Holland\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/a\u003e or blackened-gold, the brand's exotic dials are true testament to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eindependent watchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e's philosophy; continuous experimentation and refocusing in the art of craftsmanship. No two dials are alike. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the the late 1980s, \u003cem\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/em\u003e envisioned the \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a \u003cem\u003eremontoir d'égalité\u003c\/em\u003e”. It was then in 2001 that the original concept for the \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the design, \u003cem\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/em\u003e used familiar pieces from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum?variant=12940697665619\" title=\"View the Journe Chronometre Tourbillon with dead seconds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Like the \u003cem\u003eSouverain\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e uses the one-second \u003cem\u003erementoir d'egalité\u003c\/em\u003e system. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, \u003cem\u003eEBHP\u003c\/em\u003e direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricant. Connected to this, is a \"natural\" deadbeat seconds, displayed through the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more stable delivery of energy to the movement. According to \u003cem\u003eJourne\u003c\/em\u003e himself, the \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, Calibre \u003cem\u003e1510\u003c\/em\u003e is made from 18k rose gold, with \u003cem\u003efausses-côtes\u003c\/em\u003e embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror-finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The lapis lazuli dial of this \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e is the only known example produced for the reference to date, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes, along with a running-seconds at 9 o’clock. The 12 o'clock numeral adds a further unique detail, with textured-gold decoration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lapis lazuli dial is a rich blue, opaque gemstone, speckled with pyrite which looks like gold. For decades, dial-makers have experimented with a variety of stones, to add different colours and textures to dials. The process is time-consuming, costly and requires intricate, specialist skill, making them relatively rare. For this lapis dial \u003cem\u003eOptimum\u003c\/em\u003e, a precise part of the stone would’ve been chosen (with the most attractive colour and graining), before cutting, grinding and polishing to an exact thickness, only fractions of a millimetre. The result, is an original display of craftsmanship and design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words \"\u003cem\u003eInvenit et Fecit\"\u003c\/em\u003e are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic \u003cem\u003eF.P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the \u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch comes on a V\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta curved strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ealletta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), as well as the original dark brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChronomètre Optimum -\u003c\/em\u003e lapis lazuli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding C\u003cspan\u003ealibre \u003cem\u003e1510\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elapis lazuli\u003c\/span\u003e dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eValletta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, dark brown alligator strap from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e with platinum tang buckle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecirca 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum\u003c\/em\u003e watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. This watch comes with an original black \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap; our light-tan \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/carcassonne-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our light tan Carcassonne nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarcassonne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enubuck leather strap and a matching platinum tang buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29155230122067,"sku":"WPT F739","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_Lapis_Lazuli_platinum_at_A_Collected_Man_London15_2.jpg?v=1778665355"},{"product_id":"korona-k0-northern-lights-46mm","title":"Korona K0 Northern Lights | 46mm | Steel","description":"As the son of jewellery designer Pentti Sarpaneva, and nephew of the internationally acclaimed designer and artist Timo Sarpaneva, it was always the case that \u003cem\u003eStepan’s\u003c\/em\u003e career would take a creative direction. Educated at the \u003cem\u003eFinnish School of Watchmaking\u003c\/em\u003e and then \u003cem\u003eWOSTEP\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/sarpaneva\" title=\"View our collection of Sarpaneva watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (the brand) was formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 2003. Inspired by his time at manufactures including \u003cem\u003ePiaget\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eParmigiani, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/vianney-halter\" title=\"View our collection of Vianney Halter watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVianney Halter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChristophe Claret\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStepan\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates his passion for the craft in each watch to come out of the workshop.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eKorona K0\u003c\/em\u003e has undergone several iterations throughout its lifetime, with this \u003cem\u003eNorthern Lights Limited Edition\u003c\/em\u003e piece inspired by the naturally occurring lights at high altitude regions, in the northern hemisphere. The \u003cem\u003eNorthern Lights K0\u003c\/em\u003e is based on \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva’s K0\u003c\/em\u003e sports\/dive watch, featuring the same angular 46mm case - handcrafted in \u003cem\u003eStepan’s Helsinki\u003c\/em\u003e-based workshop - and screw-down crown, placed at 4 o’clock. This example, boasts an eye-catching luminous green dial, limited to only eight pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe luminous material is a hardened composite, developed by \u003cem\u003eBlack Badger Advanced Composites\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCanada\u003c\/em\u003e-based \u003cem\u003eAmbient Glow Technology\u003c\/em\u003e, for \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e. A luminous plate sits beneath the open-worked, scalloped portion of the dial, ensuring strong visibility in low light. Large, highly-legible, dot hour indices and hands are filled with generous amounts of Super-LumiNova, which also glows green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e favours the use of \u003cem\u003eSoprod\u003c\/em\u003e’s self-winding A10 in his watches, extensively modified to suit his requirements for each piece, beating at a rate of 28,800 A\/h. The movement is rhodium-plated and carries perlage-finishing throughout, with a power-reserve of 42 hours. At 6 o’clock, \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva’s\u003c\/em\u003e familiar stylised moonphase complication can be seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eKorona K0 Northern Light Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by its original box and paperwork. The watch was recently serviced by \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e, in May 2019. It comes with a service guarantee from \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e, along with two extra rubber straps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKorona K0\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNorthern Lights Limited Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. modified \u003cem\u003eSoprod A10\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, p\u003cspan\u003ehases of the moon (29.5 days)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eDLC coated luminous dial (green), with \u003cem\u003eBlack Badger\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAmbient Glow\u003c\/em\u003e, display back, skeletonised dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e46 mm stainless steel, 12mm thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eblack \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal box, paperwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva Korona K0\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNorthern Lights\u003c\/em\u003e watch is in excellent condition, having recently been serviced by the \u003cem\u003eSarpaneva\u003c\/em\u003e workshop. It is guaranteed for authenticity, and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sarpaneva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29211647869011,"sku":"WSS S727","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Sarpeneva_K0_Northern_Lights_Green_stainless_steel_at_A_Collected_Man_London14_c8837545-aa13-482a-bf8f-c22445dd28e0.jpg?v=1638793134"},{"product_id":"benson-art-deco-table-clock","title":"Art Deco Table Clock | English-made | Swiss movement","description":"\u003cp\u003eContemplating this unrestored, 1930s, \u003cem\u003eHunt \u0026amp; Roskell\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJ.W. Benson\u003c\/em\u003e table clock, it is easy to understand why Art Deco design has come to be revered. Every detail appears to have been well thought out. It feels timeless, yet modern. Minimalist, yet distinctive.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ.W. Benson\u003c\/em\u003e was a retailer of clocks, watches and jewellery, based on Bond Street for a period of time, having obtained Royal Patronage in 1879. Additionally, it was one of the most respected watchmakers in London from the second half of the 19th century. In 1889, the company took over \u003cem\u003eHunt \u0026amp; Roskell\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned jewellers and silversmiths on Bond Street. Together, they set out to foster and preserve British craftmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis table clock is pure and elegant in its design. The main body of the clock sits on a miniature two-tiered base, a detail which, however simple, adds presence and distinctiveness to the piece. The dial design is quintessentially from the period, with imposing blued steel sword hands and applied hour markers; an outer minute track adds a welcome touch of complexity. The lack of any branding on the dial further reinforces the minimalist design. Having faded to an even creamy brown, the lume adds a touch of warmth to the overall appearance of the clock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the British provenance of the clock, the movement is Swiss-made, due to the fact that following a bombing raid on the \u003cem\u003eHunt \u0026amp; Roskell\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJ.W. Benson\u003c\/em\u003e factory in 1914, the brands sourced mechanisms from a number of first-rate producers in \u003cem\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/em\u003e. Inspected from by our watchmaker during servicing, the movement appears to be a high-quality ébauche. As indicated on the dial, the mechanical movement features an 8-day power reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant remnant of Art Deco design, this has a discrete, yet characterful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHunt \u0026amp; Roskell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ.W. Benson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etable clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etime-only - hours and minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eArt Deco style, blue sword hands, creamy patina, 8-day power reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003echrome-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e75mm x 90mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e1930s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis from \u003cem\u003eHunt \u0026amp; Roskell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ.W. Benson\u003c\/em\u003e table clock comes with its original box. It has been recently serviced, and remains in very good working condition. It comes Hunt \u0026amp; Roskell and J.W. Bensonwith a one-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"J.W. Benson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29227742167123,"sku":"WSS B762","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Hunt_And_Roskell_JW_Benson_8_Days_Table_Clock_Art_Deco_A_Collected_Man6A.jpg?v=1561736976"},{"product_id":"gronefeld-1941-remontoire-watch","title":"1941 Remontoire | Voutilainen Dial | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld 1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e, in many ways, is the embodiment of artisanal, independent watchmaking. Designed by the \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers in the Netherlands, they took inspiration from a remontoire clock their grandfather (and father), used to maintain. The result is esoteric, uncompromising in quality and steeped in romanticism.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers’ upbringing in a small town in the Eastern part of the Netherlands was permeated in horology. In the evenings and on the weekends, as children, they used to play in their grandfather Johan's workshop, surrounded by instruments and by the sound of their ceaseless ticking. As a gifted watchmaker, Johan also looked after the clock of the nearby church, dating back to 1240. On his death, this custodianship was passed onto his son, the \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers’ father. The latter's year of birth was commemorated in the reference of the\u003cem\u003e '1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatchmaking having made a strong imprint on them in their respective youths , Bart and Tim Grönefeld both trained in horology, cutting their teeth at famed complications specialist \u003cem\u003eRenaud et Papi\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside notable contemporaries such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/greubel-forsey\" title=\"View our collection of Greubel Forsey watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStephen Forsey\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-stepan-sarpaneva\" title=\"Read our interview with Stepan in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStepan Sarpaneva\u003c\/a\u003e. Producing no more than 70 watches a year, the \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers create extremely high-quality pieces, having commanded the admiration and respect of none other than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-philippe-dufour\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Dufour in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Philippe Dufour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e amongst others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inspiration for the \u003cem\u003e1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e harkens back to the brothers’ childhood, and the memories of the clock their grandfather and father used to maintain, which featured a seldom-seen, and highly technical form of power distribution: a remontoire. Providing a more constant delivery of energy to the escapement, a remontoire in theory offers greater precision. Celebrated watchmaker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" title=\"View our collection of Daniels watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDr. George Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e, describes the complication thusly,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The use of the remontoire is by far the best method of smoothing the power supply, but it is complex and costly to make. For this reason watches with remontoires are very rare, and this, combined with their attractive action, gives them a special place in the affections of the connoisseur of mechanics. The fact that the mechanism is quite unnecessary merely adds to its charm.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe core of the \u003cem\u003e1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e is the movement. From a technical perspective, it features an eight second remontoire, which serves to deliver a constant amount of power to the escapement using a secondary wheel, visible through the dial at 9 o’clock. Consisting of 258 individual components, the caliber features over a dozen different finishing techniques, from snailing to frosting. The bridges, shaped like the bell gable roofs of Dutch houses, are fashioned out of steel, which is much more difficult and costly to work with, than brass or silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach individual bridge requires dozens of steps and up to ten hours of work, including mirror polishing of the screws, and chamfering rims and slots, d\u003cspan\u003eemonstrating the brothers’ fascination with depth and light. \u003c\/span\u003eThe level of painstaking craftsmanship of the \u003cem\u003eRemontoire\u003c\/em\u003e movements is striking, and the movement is limited to only 188 pieces in total.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case, measuring 39.5mm across and just 10.5mm thick, is made out of a special stainless steel alloy, polished and treated in a way that appears brighter than the standard \u003cem\u003e316L\u003c\/em\u003e steel. Its sculpted profile is executed with a specially shaped cutter, to create its characteristic hollowed, concave recesses and convex surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe light blue guilloché dial was made by none other than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/voutilainen\" title=\"View our collection of rare Voutilainen watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKari Voutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, famed for his intricate and expertly finished dials. Different styles of guilloché are featured throughout the dial, which has the remontoire exposed at 9 o’clock. Every 8 seconds, the remontoire quickly spins and stops, delivering energy to the escapement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld 1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by its original box and paperwork. It comes on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dark grey nubuck strap, and is accompanied by its original grey alligator strap and Grönefeld stainless steel buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emanual-winding \u003cspan\u003ein-house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caliber \u003cem\u003eG-05\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e-made\u003cem\u003e light blue \u003c\/em\u003eguilloché dial, eight seconds remontoire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e39.5 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esmoked-grey, \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003enubuck strap;\u003ci\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003egrey alligator strap\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand stainless steel tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/size-20-x-16\" title=\"View or collection of 20mm by 16mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/18 mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - box, papers \u0026amp; guarantee card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld 1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e watch comes as a full set, with its original box and papers. The watch is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It's guaranteed for authenticity, and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grönefeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29236779384915,"sku":"CPMSS_G953","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Gronefeld_1941_Remontoire_Voutilainen_stainless_steel_at_A_Collected_Man_London13_885f6f0b-c0dc-4be4-a712-e4aeec1c99d5.jpg?v=1635779467"},{"product_id":"vagabondage-three-piece-set-platinum","title":"Vagabondage Three-piece Set | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is proud to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a set, containing three \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"Discover our selection of F.P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Vagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches, all in platinum, with rose-gold movements. This set includes the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e, which were introduced sequentially in 2006, 2010, and 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitially all sold individually, and limited to sixty-nine pieces for each model in platinum, the three watches were later assembled into a set. The collector who assembled this set was given the same individual number \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e III\u003c\/em\u003e, later tracking down a \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e with an identical number. The assembly of the set was carried out with the help of \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e, through the \u003cem\u003ePatrimoine\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eService\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Story of the Vagabondage\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e starts in 1995, before \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ac9a47da3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Read our interview with Francois-Paul Journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrancois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e established his own manufacture, when he was approached by a French watch collector, who asked him to create a wandering hours watch. Since this would require the development of a new movement, which was time-consuming and expensive, M. Journe asked the client if he would be open to doing the watch as a series, rather than a one-off pièce unique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe client was agreeable, and a rather large brand, rumoured to be \u003cem\u003eCartier\u003c\/em\u003e, was approached. Unfortunately, the brand in question pulled their interest from the project as soon as the first prototype was completed. Some years later, ahead of their 30th-anniversary charity auction, \u003cem\u003eAntiquorum\u003c\/em\u003e approached M. Journe, asking him to create a special watch to be auctioned off at their anniversary sale. As M. Journe himself recounts, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“It was then that I felt that this was the right time to bring my watch with the vagabond hours out from my drawer and give it to the world. Thus, was born the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree tortue-shaped, jumping-time \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches were created for the auction, in red, white and yellow gold. Upon an enthusiastic public reception of the pieces, M. Journe decided to produce a small batch of sixty-nine \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e watches, first released in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Vagabondage I, II and III\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is a jumping hour watch, featuring an unusual display. A white window, printed on a transparent disk, highlights the correct hours on a black disk, which displays the hours in \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s signature font. Both disks travel around the dial, pointing the minute on a classical track on the periphery. The result is simple and legible, yet technically challenging. Prominent in the middle of the dial is the regulating organ, which oscillates at a rate of 21,600 A\/h. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e, introduced in 2010, is a progression on this initial approach, using jumping minutes in addition to the digital jumping hours display. \u003cem\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/em\u003e created a watch with jumping indications, both for the minutes and the hours, with the help of three independent discs. In addition, the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e featured a small second sub-dial and a power reserve. The ‘smoked’ sapphire dial is faintly tinted, optimising legibility and allowing the mechanics of the movement to be exposed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 2017, the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/fp-journe-vagabondage-3-platinum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aca985870\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=12588303843411\" title=\"View our F.P. Journe Vagabondage III\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the third and last in \u003cem\u003eJourne\u003c\/em\u003e’s series of \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches. It was the first ever wristwatch to feature a jumping digital seconds indication. The design features \u003cem\u003eF. P Journe\u003c\/em\u003e’s one-minute remontoire d'égalité system in the movement gear train, managing the energy needed to rotate the jumping disks. As a result, the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage III\u003c\/em\u003e is not only the most visually exposed of the series, but also the most technically challenging to accomplish. The disk on the right (which jumps every second), drives the disk on the left, jumping every 10 seconds. Overall, the two jumping seconds make for a visually dynamic experience - changing constantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is housed in a svelte, 42 x 34 mm ‘tortue’ case, made distinctive by its unconventional shape and elegant profile - measuring 7.2mm in thickness - and vertically-brushed, flat bezel. The \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e share the same case proportions, albeit in a slightly larger size, measuring 45.2 x 37.6mm in span and 7.84 mm in thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSets such as these, assembled by collectors, rarely appear on the market, especially with two out of the three pieces unworn. The set is accompanied by three \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/luxembourg\/products\/luxembourg\" title=\"View our light grey Saffiano Luxembourg watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLuxembourg\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003egrey Saffiano straps, as well as the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eoriginal \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e straps and three platinum deployante buckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also accompanied by a \u003cem\u003eCertificate of Warranty\u003c\/em\u003e for the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage II\u003c\/em\u003e from May 2011 and for the \u003cem\u003eVaganbondage III\u003c\/em\u003e from May 2018 and a \u003cem\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/em\u003e for the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I.\u003c\/em\u003e The set is housed in a custom-made box, made exclusively for collectors who assembled the triptych \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e sets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is delighted to be able to offer a rare opportunity to acquire this truly iconic, collectors’ set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding 18k rose-gold movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etime-only: jumping hours (\u003cem\u003eI, II, III\u003c\/em\u003e), jumping minutes (\u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e), jumping seconds (\u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay-back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e42 x 34 x 7.2mm platinum (\u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e); \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45.2 x 37.6 x 7.84mm platinum (\u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e) tortue case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/luxembourg\/products\/luxembourg\" title=\"View our light grey Saffiano Luxembourg watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e light grey Saffiano straps and black alligator strap (x3) from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e with platinum deployant buckle (x3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ec. 2004; 2011; 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enumbered box (XX\/69), with \u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Warranty for \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIII\u003c\/em\u003e and copy of Certificate of Warranty for \u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e (Certificate of Authenticity to follow)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eII\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e III\u003c\/em\u003e all remain in excellent condition, with \u003cspan\u003etwo out of the three pieces unworn,\u003c\/span\u003e with perfect mechanical functionality. All three watches come on a black alligator strap from \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e with corresponding platinum deployant buckle.","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29406896717907,"sku":"CAKPT F803","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Francois_Paul_Journe_Vagabondage_I_II_III_Three_Piece_Set_A_Collected_Man_London52_91de57db-f18a-4144-97c2-889b4929d918.jpg?v=1592830131"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-tourbillon-brass-38mm","title":"Tourbillon | Brass Movement | 38mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon watch with white gold dial is in excellent, original condition and was fully serviced by F. P Journe in 2012. Housed in a 38mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon is one of few pieces that represent the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal, inspired design with the classic 38mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e, since no longer in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonsieur Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s mastery is evident in the look, feel, and romance of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th century marine chronometers and pocket watches. The earliest works of François-Paul Journe effortlessly blend traditional watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. The Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité, rather than a dead-seconds complication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a classical 38 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature 'flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for 'Invented and Made') in classic F.P. Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. \u003cddresult location=\"1701\" attribute-name=\"__kIMCalendarEventAttributeName\" guid=\"p:0\/3A446EF1-2EBF-4C5C-A4BD-E19777510E51\" ddlightlink=\"yes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/ddresult\u003e, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example represents the \u003cstrong\u003ethird generation of the Journe Tourbillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced between 1999 and 2001 (the year of production indicated by the ‘01T’ engraving on the caseback). The third generation Journe Tourbillons were the first to display a flat remontoire cock, continued in the fourth generation pieces, whilst retaining the large dial screws of the second generation. Compared to the second generation examples, the power-reserve numerals are noticeably larger on the third generation, more closely aligned with the font size used for the minute markings on the sub-dial. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eone-second Rementoir d'egalité system\u003c\/strong\u003e is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon movement is rhodium-plated brass, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon' and 'Remontoir d'egalité'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces which command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that \u003cstrong\u003eonly 2,000 brass-movement examples were ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Early brass-movement F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique place in the brand’s history, and their exceptional rarity, and they are being earmarked by discerning collectors as ‘the ones to buy’, with such effects beginning to impact auction results in measurable fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes on one of our \u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e light-tan nubuck straps (measuring 20 x 19mm), and as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eTourbillon - 01T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve display, brass-movement, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e38 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap and black F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esold in 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003efull set - original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis full-set F. P Journe Tourbillon watch comes with its original box (in good but not perfect condition) and guarantee card, dated 2001. The watch is in excellent condition, with only light superficial marks on the case. The watch retains all of its original features, including the dial and large dial screws, located at one, five and ten o’clock (consistent with its year of production). There's one minor imperfection visible on the rehaut at 3 o'clock, which was kept original at the request of the client, during servicing. The F. P Journe platinum buckle is also original to the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe calibre 1498 tourbillon movement of this F. P Journe Tourbillon was fully serviced by the brand in 2012 and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29470501535827,"sku":"CGGPT F834","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillion_Souverain_brass_movement_third_generation_01T_white_gold_dial_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London14.jpg?v=1771333654"},{"product_id":"kari-voutilainen-masterpiece-chronograph-ii-steel","title":"Masterpiece Chronograph II | Stainless Steel","description":"This stunning \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/voutilainen\" title=\"View our collection of Voutilainen watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/a\u003e Masterpiece Chronograph II \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a unique piece, being the \u003cstrong\u003eonly Masterpiece Chronograph II to be made in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This special timepiece is one of only 10 \u003cem\u003eMasterpiece Chronograph IIs\u003c\/em\u003e ever produced, and was manufactured entirely at the \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e workshop in Môtiers, near Geneva.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe inception of the \u003cem\u003eMasterpiece Chronograph II\u003c\/em\u003e series was a group of six enthusiasts from Northern California, who commissioned six of this \u003cstrong\u003eseries of ten watches\u003c\/strong\u003e in February 2010, and were actively involved in the customisation of the individual watches over the course of three years. In total, ten watches were produced, with five in white gold, two in platinum two in pink gold, and one, the present example, in stainless steel.\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBased on the original \u003cem\u003eMasterpiece Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003cem\u003eChronograph II\u003c\/em\u003e added a large date and moon phase display, with date adjustment through the crown. The two-tone dial displays design cues and finishing which are typical of Kari’s watches, but with an unconventional decentralised arrangement of the displays. The hours and minutes are displayed at 6 o’clock, with printed red triangles and applied numerals. Above this, Kari’s \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e-style hands with blued-steel rings enhance the legibility of the watch. On the top right corner, the running seconds sub-dial counterbalances the hour and minutes indication. A subtle moon phase display, discrete minute indicator for the chronograph, and an off-centred date complete the dial. The masterful use of empty space creates an overall sense of balance and refinement.\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAs expected from Kari’s watches, the movement was \u003cstrong\u003edeveloped and manufactured in-house\u003c\/strong\u003e, with purported inspiration from the traditional geometry of the iconic \u003cem\u003eValjoux 23\u003c\/em\u003e and its \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e variants, as noticed by a collector of the original series. This said inspiration is understandable, considering both the quality of the architecture of these movements, and the fact that Kari is known to have restored a vintage \u003cem\u003ePatek\u003c\/em\u003e split seconds chronograph.\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCrafted from gold and steel, the aesthetics of the movement are as impressive as the mechanics. One of the hallmarks of \u003cem\u003eKari Voutilainen’s\u003c\/em\u003e manufacture is their superlative hand-finishing; with expert anglage and a mixture of polished, brushed and frosted surfaces. The movement provides both depth and endless detail to get lost in, from the subtle tapering of the frosting as it nears the edges of the plates to the curved shape of the balance cock and stud holder. The blue hairspring with \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen’s\u003c\/em\u003e characteristic \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e overcoil and \u003cem\u003eGrossmann\u003c\/em\u003e inner curve, provides an added dose of colour to the movement.\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWe would like to extend our recognition to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/garyg_1\/?hl=en\" title=\"Follow Gary on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGary Getz\u003c\/a\u003e, who has compiled much of the information publicly available on the \u003cem\u003eMasterpiece Chronograph II\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis the exclusively \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/sell-kari-voutilainen-watch\" title=\"View our approval by Kari Voutilainen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapproved reseller of pre-owned\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/sell-kari-voutilainen-watch\" title=\"View our approval by Kari Voutilainen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewatches. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasterpiece Chronograph II\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical, hand-made manual-winding \u003cspan\u003eCaliber \u003cem\u003e25Q\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003echronograph, moonphase, date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003elight-grey dial, large date, \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our Helsinki grey nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck leather strap with steel tang buckle and black \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/20\" title=\"View our collection of 20mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis unique, \u003cem\u003eMasterpiece Chronograph II\u003c\/em\u003e watch comes as a full set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Voutilainen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29482567893075,"sku":"WSS V828","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/MicrosoftTeams-image_1.jpg?v=1675253519"},{"product_id":"gronefeld-1941-remontoire-voutilainen","title":"1941 Remontoire | Voutilainen Dial | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld 1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e, in many ways, is the embodiment of artisanal, independent watchmaking. Designed by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/gronefeld\" title=\"View our collection of rare Gronefeld watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brothers in the Netherlands, they took inspiration from a remontoire clock their grandfather (and father), used to maintain. The result is esoteric, uncompromising in quality and steeped in romanticism. \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers’ upbringing in a small town in the Eastern part of the Netherlands was permeated in horology. In the evenings and on the weekends, as children, they used to play in their grandfather Johan's workshop, surrounded by instruments and by the sound of their ceaseless ticking. As a gifted watchmaker, Johan also looked after the clock of the nearby church, dating back to 1240. On his death, this custodianship was passed onto his son, the \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers’ father. The latter's year of birth was commemorated in the reference of the\u003cem\u003e '1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatchmaking having made a strong imprint on them in their respective youths, Bart and Tim Grönefeld both trained in horology, cutting their teeth at famed complications specialist \u003cem\u003eRenaud et Papi\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside notable contemporaries such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/greubel-forsey\" title=\"View our collection of Greubel Forsey watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStephen Forsey\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-stepan-sarpaneva\" title=\"Read our interview with Stepan in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStepan Sarpaneva\u003c\/a\u003e. Producing no more than 70 watches a year, the \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e brothers create extremely high-quality pieces, having commanded the admiration and respect of none other than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-philippe-dufour\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Dufour in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Philippe Dufour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e amongst others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inspiration for the \u003cem\u003e1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e harkens back to the brothers’ childhood, and the memories of the clock their grandfather and father used to maintain, which featured a seldom-seen, and highly technical form of power distribution: a remontoire. Providing a more constant delivery of energy to the escapement, a remontoire in theory offers greater precision. Celebrated watchmaker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" title=\"View our collection of Daniels watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDr. George Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e, describes the complication thusly,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The use of the remontoire is by far the best method of smoothing the power supply, but it is complex and costly to make. For this reason watches with remontoires are very rare, and this, combined with their attractive action, gives them a special place in the affections of the connoisseur of mechanics. The fact that the mechanism is quite unnecessary merely adds to its charm.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe core of the \u003cem\u003e1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e is the movement. From a technical perspective, it features an eight second remontoire, which serves to deliver a constant amount of power to the escapement using a secondary wheel, visible through the dial at 9 o’clock. Consisting of 258 individual components, the caliber features over a dozen different finishing techniques, from snailing to frosting. The bridges, shaped like the bell gable roofs of Dutch houses, are fashioned out of steel, which is much more difficult and costly to work with, than brass or silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach individual bridge requires dozens of steps and up to ten hours of work, including mirror polishing of the screws, and chamfering rims and slots, d\u003cspan\u003eemonstrating the brothers’ fascination with depth and light. \u003c\/span\u003eThe level of painstaking craftsmanship of the \u003cem\u003eRemontoire\u003c\/em\u003e movements is striking, and the movement is limited to only 188 pieces in total.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case, measuring 39.5mm across and just 10.5mm thick, is made out of a special white gold and palladium alloy. Its sculpted profile is executed with a specially shaped cutter, to create its characteristic hollowed, concave recesses and convex surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bespoke, dark grey guilloché and blue enamel dial was made by none other than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/voutilainen\" title=\"View our collection of rare Voutilainen watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKari Voutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, famed for his intricate and expertly finished dials. Different styles of finishing are featured throughout the dial, which has the remontoire exposed at 9 o’clock. Every 8 seconds, the remontoire quickly spins and stops, delivering energy to the escapement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld 1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by its original box and paperwork. It comes on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e dark grey nubuck strap, and is accompanied by its original grey alligator strap and Grönefeld white gold buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrönefeld\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emanual-winding \u003cspan\u003ein-house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caliber \u003cem\u003eG-05\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecustom\u003cem\u003e Voutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e-made\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003edark grey\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eguilloché and blue dial, eight seconds remontoire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e39.5 mm white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esmoked-grey, \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/helsinki-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grey nubuck Helsinki watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003enubuck strap;\u003ci\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003egrey alligator strap\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand stainless steel tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/size-20-x-16\" title=\"View or collection of 20mm by 16mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/16 mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - box, papers \u0026amp; guarantee card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eGrönefeld 1941 Remontoire\u003c\/em\u003e watch comes as a full set, with its original box and papers. The watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It's guaranteed for authenticity, and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grönefeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29491932954707,"sku":"CNRWG G832","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Gronefeld_1941_Remontoire_guilloche_enamel_white_gold_A_Collected_Man_London14_8804f8ab-ae33-46e5-9a0c-bcdab7906292.jpg?v=1635779443"},{"product_id":"journe-chronometre-optimum-pearl-dial","title":"Chronomètre Optimum | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelieved to (currently) be the only one of its kind, this white mother of pearl Chronomètre Optimum is part of a small, yet significant collection of F.P. Journe watches, made with stone dials. Be it jade, ruby, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\/products\/fp-journe-optimum-lapis-lazuli?variant=29155230122067\" title=\"View the lapis dial Chronometre Optimum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elapis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/fpjourne-chronometre-holland-holland\" title=\"View the Journe Holland \u0026amp; Holland with Damascus steel dial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/a\u003e or blackened-gold, the brand's exotic dials are true testament to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in the Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eindependent watchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e's philosophy; continuous experimentation and refocusing in the art of craftsmanship. No two dials are alike. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the the late 1980s, François-Paul Journe envisioned the Chronomètre Optimum to be the watch that he would design for himself - “with three-hands, two mainsprings and a remontoir d'égalité”. It was then in 2001 that the original concept for the Chronomètre Optimum was reworked, taking over 10 years to reach production in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the design, Monsieur Journe used familiar pieces from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-chronometre-souverain\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe Chronometre Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChronomètre Souverain\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/f-p-journe-tourbillon-dead-seconds-40mm-platinum?variant=12940697665619\" title=\"View the Journe Chronometre Tourbillon with dead seconds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/a\u003e. Like the Souverain, the Optimum utilises a double-barrel layout, operating in parallel. Borrowing from the tourbillon, the Optimum uses the \u003cstrong\u003eone-second rementoir d'egalité system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The latter is displayed in one of two large apertures on the dial side, and it provides constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement. The patented, EBHP direct-impulse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read more about Journe's Natural Escapement in our Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebi-axial escapement\u003c\/a\u003e functions without any oil or any form of lubricant. Connected to this, is a \"natural\" deadbeat seconds, displayed through the caseback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of these systems offers a more \u003cstrong\u003estable delivery of energy to the movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to Journe himself, the Optimum is thus the ultimate chronometer, achieved by the maximum possible reduction of internal friction in the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, Calibre 1510 is made from 18k rose gold, with fausses-côtes embellishments, constructed with 44 jewels, oscillating at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. As expected from F. P Journe, the movement is expertly finished and elaborately decorated, with contrasts established between the circular graining on the baseplate and Genevan stripes on the bridges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSized at a contemporary 40mm, this platinum Chronomètre Optimum features a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The entire watch is polished and mirror-finished, while the crown itself is engraved. The \u003cstrong\u003ewhite mother of pearl dia\u003c\/strong\u003el of this Chronomètre Optimum is the \u003cstrong\u003eonly known example produced for the reference to date\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a very small number of pieces having also been made with black mother of pearl dials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mother of pearl dial is an iridescent, opaque gemstone, with polychromatic qualities when exposed to light. For decades, dial-makers have experimented with a variety of stones, to add different colours and textures to dials. The process is time-consuming, costly and requires intricate, specialist skill, making them relatively rare. For this white mother of pearl dial Optimum, a precise part of the stone would’ve been chosen (with the most attractive colour and pattern), before cutting, grinding and polishing to an exact thickness, only fractions of a millimetre. The result, is an original display of craftsmanship and design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words \"Invenit et Fecit\" are inscribed above the two subsidiary dials (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The power-reserve indicator is located a 6 o’clock, heading from 0 to 40+. Impressively, the Chronomètre Optimum has a power-reserve of 70 hours, with 50 full-hours possible without any loss of amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our light sand Istanbul nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm), as well as the original dark brown alligator strap from F. P. Journe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eChronomètre Optimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding Calibre 1510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite mother of pearl dial, display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ecurved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/istanbul-20x19\" title=\"View our Istanbul light nubuck strap with curved ends\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e nubuck strap, grey alligator strap from F. P. Journe with platinum tang buckle \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned, F. P Journe Chronomètre Optimum watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture. This watch comes with an original grey F. P Journe alligator strap; our Istanbul nubuck leather strap and a matching platinum tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29499178582099,"sku":"CJPPT F831","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Chronometre_Optimum_White_Mother_Of_Pearl_Platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London12_2.jpg?v=1778665200"},{"product_id":"tourbillon-souverain-rose-dial-platinum","title":"Tourbillon Souverain | Seconde Morte | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, platinum F. P. Journe Tourbillon reference TN with rose dial, is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The watch comes as a full set, with box and papers from the manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a Remontoir d’Egalité; rather than a dead-beat seconds complication. This example, is part of the Tourbillon Nouveau series (indicated by ‘TN’ engraving on the caseback), launched in 2004. In the redesign of the series, only the tourbillion cage was kept from the original 'T' models, with all other aspects thoroughly rethought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon Souverain is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Housed in a classical 40mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature ‘flat crown’ with a rope-like pattern. The rose gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for “Invented and Made”) - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. Also inscribed are the words 'avec Seconde Morte', denoting the added dead seconds complication. At 12 o’clock, a power reserve indicator of 42 hours is displayed. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dead-beat seconds are displayed at 6 o’clock, in place of the Rementoir d'egalité, from the reference T. The term ‘Seconde Morte' or ‘dead-beat seconds’, is derived from the way in which the hand remains motionless, until the second has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1403 tourbillon movement is 18k rose-gold, with Côtes de Genève embellishments, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved 'Chronometre A Tourbillon'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earliest works of François-Paul Journe, effortlessly blend traditional 19th-century watchmaking with modern haute-horology, in perfect harmony. Housed in a 40mm platinum case, this F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain represents a modern take on his original, inspired design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eTourbillon Souverain - TN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding cal. 1403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes,\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\ndead-beat subsidiary seconds, power reserve display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eremontoire, 18k gold-movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40mm platinum (No. 5XX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/valletta-20x19\" title=\"View our F. P. Journe-sized Valletta watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValletta\u003c\/a\u003e strap, F. P Journe black alligator alligator strap with platinum buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, instruction manual and guarantee card from F. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis platinum F. P Journe Tourbillion TN from 2009 is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It comes as a full set, with box and stamped guarantee card. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29509698814035,"sku":"WPT F799","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Tourbillion_Souverain_TN_Nouveau_rose_dial_platinum_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London16.jpg?v=1771342356"},{"product_id":"retrograde-date-217qrs-white-gold","title":"Retrograde Date 217QRS | White Gold","description":"This stunning, hand-made, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/voutilainen\" title=\"View our collection of Voutilainen watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/a\u003e 217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eRetrograde Date\u003c\/em\u003e watch is in mint condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. This special timepiece is part of a limited series of 10 (in white gold), made entirely at the \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e workshop in \u003cem\u003eMôtiers\u003c\/em\u003e, near \u003cem\u003eGeneva\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has three different engine-turned patterns on the dark-blue, solid-silver dial. Each pattern reflects light differently, giving the dial a mixture of tones and fantastic depth. Applied Arabic numerals and steel, \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e-style hands make up the front view, while the retrograde date arc at the centre of the dial is decoratively filled in white, showing the days of the month. \u003cem\u003eKari Voutilainen's\u003c\/em\u003e newly designed case, with more angular, sculpted lugs finish off this fantastic timepiece; showing both the watchmaker's uncompromising attention to detail and craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe retrograde date indication is displayed on a 240-degree arc, situated between 4 and 7 o’clock, connected to the sub-seconds. The date function is almost concealed, owing to its precise and neat integration. It’s advanced by pressing the crown, moving the pointer forward by one day, with each engagement. The retrograde date mechanism itself, enables the indicator of the \u003cem\u003e217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e to slowly return from the 31st to the 1st day of the month, avoiding any possible inaccuracies or “bouncing”, which can occur with instantaneous retrograde mechanisms. The dial of this \u003cem\u003e217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e is made from solid-silver and engine-turned by hand in the \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile inspiration for the \u003cem\u003e217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e movement comes from the \u003cem\u003eVingt-8\u003c\/em\u003e, the retrograde date mechanism is entirely integrated within the \u003cem\u003eCalibre 28\u003c\/em\u003e. The movement features \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen's\u003c\/em\u003e direct impulse-escapement with two escape wheels. The exceptionally large, free-sprung balance beats at 18,000 vph, held in place by a long steel bridge with rounded arms. The 39 mm case is white gold, and features \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen's \u003c\/em\u003esculpted lugs, flaring outwards from the case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the reverse, the sapphire crystal exhibits the movement in full view, revealing the in-house \u003cem\u003eCal. 28\u003c\/em\u003e, manufactured from German silver and titanium. Through the combination of a free-sprung balance, with \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e over-coil and \u003cem\u003eGrossmann\u003c\/em\u003e interior curve, and signature direct impulse escapement with two large escapement wheels, a high degree of engineering ingenuity is accomplished. One of the hallmarks of \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e as a manufacture is their superlative hand-finishing; with \u003cem\u003eGerman\u003c\/em\u003e silver bridges, classically finished with \u003cem\u003eCotes de Geneve \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eperlage\u003c\/em\u003e on the base plate. The watch has a 65-hour power reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis limited series, \u003cem\u003e217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e piece comes as a full-set, with its original box and papers. The watch comes on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/antwerp-grey-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"Antwerp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntwerp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grained calfskin strap, as well as its original black alligator strap from \u003cem\u003eKari Voutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is the exclusively \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/sell-kari-voutilainen-watch\" title=\"View our approval by Kari Voutilainen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapproved reseller of pre-owned \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e watches. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e Retrograde Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical, hand-made manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eretrograde date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edark-blue engine-turned dial, Arabic numerals, \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e39 mm white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/antwerp-grey-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"Antwerp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntwerp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e calfskin strap with white gold tang buckle and black \u003cem\u003eVoutilainen\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/20\" title=\"View our collection of 20mm straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare, \u003cem\u003eKari Voutilainen 217QRS\u003c\/em\u003e watch comes as a full set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Voutilainen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30259641155667,"sku":"WWG V793","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Voutilainen_blue_dial_QRS_A_Collected_Man_London13_2.jpg?v=1777281661"},{"product_id":"5131j-enamel-dial-yellow-gold","title":"World Time 5131J | Yellow Gold","description":"The \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" title=\"View our collection of Patek Philippe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/a\u003e reference 5131J\u003c\/em\u003e was introduced in 2006, as the latest chapter in a legacy of world time wristwatches (namely the references \u003cem\u003e1415 HU\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e2523\u003c\/em\u003e). The \u003cem\u003eref. 5131J\u003c\/em\u003e features a  Cottier-inspired, \u003cstrong\u003eworld-time mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-made cloisonné enamel dial\u003c\/strong\u003e; the latter, depicting Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing its predecessor (the \u003cem\u003eref. 5130\u003c\/em\u003e), the \u003cem\u003e5131J\u003c\/em\u003e presents a number of distinguishable differences; most notably, the use of closionné enamel for the dial. Twenty-four cities are also displayed on the outer edge of the dial, with ‘\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e’ and ‘\u003cem\u003eGenève\u003c\/em\u003e’ signatures engraved on the bezel. The \u003cem\u003e5131 World Time\u003c\/em\u003e is limited by production, with\u003cstrong\u003e only a small number of closionné dials made each year\u003c\/strong\u003e - requiring intricate, specialist skill. The result, is an original display of craftsmanship, finely outlined in yellow gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e5131J-014\u003c\/em\u003e (seen in this example) followed the \u003cem\u003ereference 5131J-001,\u003c\/em\u003e and was produced for less than two years before the reference was eventually discontinued, making them relatively rare. In the design, three of the cities were changed (Caracas to La Paz, Moscow to Riyadh but Moscow re-appearing, in place of Dubai), and it’s believed the colours of the enamel also became more vibrant, over the \u003cem\u003e5131J-001\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e5131’s\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eworld-time mechanism harks back to the 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e, when talented Geneva watchmaker, Louis Cottier, devised an ingenious, ultra-thin mechanism, which simultaneously displayed the correct hours across the world's time zones (through a rotating 24-hour ring) and local time. The concentric, 24-hour chapter-ring is divided into nocturnal and diurnal hours. In the design, the local time zone is set at the 12 o'clock position, with the hour and minute hand set at local time. The correct time (hours and minutes) is then displayed for every time zone in the world simultaneously (with clear local-time indication) on a single dial. In 1959, Patek Philippe obtained a patent for Cottier's device - introducing the calibre \u003cem\u003e240 HU\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowered by the above-mentioned, ultra-thin calibre \u003cem\u003e240 HU\u003c\/em\u003e (‘Heure Universelle’), the self-winding movement features a 22K gold micro-rotor, allowing for a height less than 3.9mm; despite the world-time mechanism, placed dial-side on top of the movement. The calibre \u003cem\u003e240 HU\u003c\/em\u003e features a \u003cem\u003eSpiromax\u003c\/em\u003e balance spring (made of silicon-based \u003cem\u003eSilinvar\u003c\/em\u003e), working in conjunction with a \u003cem\u003eGyromax\u003c\/em\u003e balance-wheel. The movement is beautifully finished, with fine Geneva stripes, perlage and anglage, as well as exquisite chamfering on all angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e ref. \u003cem\u003e5131J-014\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by its original inner and outer boxes, literature, leather folder and stamped Certificate of Origin. The watch comes with its original matte-brown, alligator strap and corresponding yellow gold deployant buckle. It's fitted to one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/marrakesh-saffiano-brown-watch-strap?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bb47f9809\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"View our tan Saffiano Marrakesh watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarrakesh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e tan saffiano straps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eWorld Time Ref. \u003cem\u003e5131J-014\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical automatic - Calibre \u003cem\u003e240 HU \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eworld time, hours, minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edisplay back, \u003cspan\u003eclosionné \u003c\/span\u003eenamel dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e39.5 mm yellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edark brown\u003cem\u003e Patek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e alligator strap, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/marrakesh-saffiano-brown-watch-strap?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bb47f9809\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"View our tan Saffiano Marrakesh watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarrakesh\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003esaffiano strap, yellow gold deployant buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal box\u003cspan\u003e, literature and leather folder, Certificate of Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis yellow gold,\u003cem\u003e Patek Philippe 5131J-014 World Time\u003c\/em\u003e watch is in very good condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. The case is unpolished and has light superficial marks throughout (consistent with occasional wear). The top left and right lugs have three small imperfections (visible in creative photography). The watch comes as a full-set, with box and stamped Certificate of Origin. It’s guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30267190313043,"sku":"CKNYG_P846","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Patek_Philippe_5131J_0144_Worldtime_enamel_dial_yellow_gold_at_A_Collected_Man_London11_copy_copy_29247730-66a8-4e24-9232-f73131a68626.jpg?v=1645799521"},{"product_id":"daniels-blue-tourbillon-wristwatch","title":"The Blue | Tourbillon | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare and important watch is one of \u003cstrong\u003eonly four fully custom wristwatches\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethat George Daniels\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered to have made during his lifetime. It occupies an important place in the independent watchmakers’ work, alongside the twenty-three pocket watches he completed (plus one unfinished), as part of his horological career. Known as the \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e, this wristwatch is a white gold, rectangular cased, one-minute Tourbillon with a calendar sub-dial. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can see Roger W. Smith OBE introduce the story behind the \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e in \u003ca title=\"View The Blue | A Watch by George Daniels shortfilm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OSPrVfoplC8\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OSPrVfoplC8\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis short film\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Daniels: Legendary watchmaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. George Daniels is recognised as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the greatest watchmakers of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1981, he received an MBE for his services to horology, along with a CBE in 2010 – the first watchmaker ever to receive such an honour. During his lifetime, Daniels was one of the few watchmakers who built complete watches by hand, from his workshop on the Isle of Man, at a rate of around one watch per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most noteworthy contributions to watchmaking was the invention of the \u003ca title=\"Read our in-depth article about escapements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=7f1d6d188\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=7f1d6d188\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCo-Axial escapement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, designed to improve the mechanisms’ long-term performance by radically changing the nature of its inner workings. The \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial \u003c\/em\u003ewas the first practical invention since the lever escapement, created by Thomas Mudge in 1755, thus representing an important advancement in the dynamics of the watch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of his lifetime, Daniels is attributed with having created four fully custom wristwatches, all of which have tourbillons and are fitted with his \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial escapement\u003c\/em\u003e. Of his work, after the two \u003cem\u003eSpace Travellers\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eGrand Complication\u003c\/em\u003e, they are among his most elusive pieces. As confirmed by Daniels’ autobiography, \u003cem\u003eAll in Good Time\u003c\/em\u003e, they include the following: a four-minute tourbillon with compact chronograph, a double-dialled one-minute tourbillon and two rectangular-cased one-minute tourbillons (the \u003cem\u003eWhite\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe development of The Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e, so-called because of its blued index markers and hands, was a commission for a close friend of George Daniels, having been designed in 2001 and delivered in April 2005. As \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with Roger W. Smith in The Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e himself recounts, it embodied George’s desire \u003cstrong\u003eto create a more contemporary aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e than his previous pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e was designed by \u003ca title=\"View our George Daniels watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e and eventually assembled by Roger Smith in Daniels’ workshop, using his tools and with his supervision. Though the watch was entirely designed by Daniels, when the time came to make it, he called on his only apprentice, Smith, for help. Working in isolation for most of his career, Daniels had taken Smith on as an apprentice, after the promising watchmaker built two pocket watches entirely by hand over the course of several years, with the aim of proving his worth to Daniels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Daniels asked Roger to assemble the \u003cem\u003eWhite\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e, it represented a touching moment between the two watchmakers. Roger had recently completed the \u003ca title=\"View our recent example of the Daniels Millenium watch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/george-daniels-millennium-gold-watch?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e490d949d\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=31107313107027\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/george-daniels-millennium-gold-watch?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e490d949d\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=31107313107027\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMillennium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e series but was not yet established enough to launch his own \u003ca title=\"View our selection of Roger W. Smith watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection of pieces\u003c\/a\u003e. Identifying an opportunity for mutual benefit, Daniels enlisted Roger’s help in making the piece, as much because he needed the assistance, as because he wanted to support Roger in creating a life on the island. In many ways, in Roger’s eyes, these felt like transitional pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch adopts a symmetrical dial layout, with a calendar sub-dial at six o’clock and a one-minute tourbillon at twelve o’clock. The tourbillon carriage is suspended by a central bridge, with the overall thickness of the case lending depth to the exposed section of the movement. The calendar sub-dial is placed further down, the numerals engraved on silver rings and filled with black ink. Two cartouches within the sub-dial reference “DANIELS” and “LONDON” in black engraving. All numbering and lettering are hand-engraved, as is to be expected on a piece of true handmade horology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is silver and hand engine-turned, combining two different patterns to create legibility and add depth to the dial. The index markers and slender hands are made out of blued steel, adding a welcome touch of contrast and colour to the overall design. Cased in a white gold rectangular case, the Blue features straight lugs and a rounded, stepped bezel. The caseback is engraved with ‘GD’, George Daniels’ personal hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is concealed by a solid 18k white gold caseback, but from an under-dial view shared in \u003cem\u003eAll in Good Time\u003c\/em\u003e, Daniels’ autobiography, we can see that it is quintessentially Daniels in design, with form and function placed above all else. This was something that George Daniels highly valued; a purist in the technicality of watchmaking, which can be seen by the deceptively simple aesthetic of the construction. Of course, \u003cstrong\u003ethe movement is equipped with a two-wheel Daniels Co-Axial escapement\u003c\/strong\u003e. The understated nature of the movement is finished off by the gold frosted finishing, a style favoured traditionally by the famous watchmakers of Britain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is accompanied by its box and reproductions of its paperwork (with the originals having been kept by the owner who first commissioned the watch, out of sentimentality). This includes a series of letters from George Daniels, pictures of the owner receiving his watch from the watchmaker and Daniels' initial drawing of the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-made one-minute Tourbillon with a calendar sub-dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, one-minute tourbillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblued hands and index markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite gold case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40cm x 25cm, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(12cm thickness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Santorini blue saffiano strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/santorini-blue-saffiano-watch-strap\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/santorini-blue-saffiano-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSantorini\u003c\/a\u003e navy \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue Saffiano strap, \u003c\/span\u003eblack alligator strap from George Daniels with white gold tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\" data-mce-style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ebox and reproductions of the original paperwork, which includes a series of letters from George Daniels, pictures of the owner receiving his watch from the watchmaker and Daniels' initial drawing of the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe George Daniels Blue wristwatch is accompanied by above referenced materials, with the original paperwork having been kept by the owner who first commissioned the watch, out of sentimentality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in good overall condition, with a small number of signs of superficial wear, consistent with light wear. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"George Daniels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31281178247251,"sku":"CRSWG G853","price":1000000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/George_Daniels_Blue_Tourbillon_White_Gold_Wristwatch_A_Collected_Man_London20_7bbd677c-7cf1-429a-8103-600caabe8cf4.jpg?v=1632316154"},{"product_id":"laurent-ferrier-steel-tourbillon-unique-dial","title":"Galet Classic Tourbillon | Unique Enamel Dial | Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind, steel \u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillion\u003c\/em\u003e was made especially for \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e, with a unique combination of applied \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e numerals and a textured “Grand Feu” \u003cstrong\u003etaupe enamel dial, only seen in this watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is one of a limited series of 18 \u003cem\u003eGalet Classic Tourbillions\u003c\/em\u003e made in steel, which were the first to house the second version of the \u003cem\u003eLF 619.01 calibre Tourbillion Double Spiral\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLaurent Ferrier and A Collected Man\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e is a true independent manufacture. It is headed by \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-laurent-ferrier\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Ferrier in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e himself, who worked at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" title=\"View our collection of Patek Philippe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for 40 years, finishing as their creative director. For this particular piece, \u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e worked closely together, over the course of a year, to develop this unique configuration, with several iterations of the dial having been produced prior to the final result. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillon \u003c\/em\u003eis sized at a contemporary 40mm, and has a distinctive amorphous, bevel-free shape. \u003cspan\u003eThe stainless steel case, usually reserved by the brand for unique or limited editions, \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature onion-shaped crown, which work proportionately well together. The entire watch is polished and mirror finished, while the crown itself is engraved with a pattern. O\u003cspan\u003ene of a \u003cstrong\u003elimited series of 18\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalet Classic Tourbillions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e made in steel, the \u003cstrong\u003enumber 8\u003c\/strong\u003e was chosen for this specific watch due to its associations with good fortune, as indicated by an engraving on the caseback. Additionally, a discreet \"ACM\" hallmark appears on the bottom right lug. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eunique enamel dial\u003c\/strong\u003e features a textured surface, reminiscent of the impasto technique in painting, whereby paint is laid out in thick layers, giving added three-dimensionality to an image. T\u003c\/span\u003ehe varied pattern of the dial creates an impression of \u003cstrong\u003edepth and richness as it interacts with the light\u003c\/strong\u003e. To maintain the purity of the dial, the \"\u003cem\u003eTourbillon Double Spiral\u003c\/em\u003e\" text (usually placed above the subsidiary seconds) was omitted from the design. \u003cspan\u003eIt is accented with steel, applied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e numerals, \u003c\/span\u003ecorresponding harmoniously with \u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s signature ‘Assegai’-shaped hands. \u003c\/span\u003eThe index markers and hands are subtle in form, and correspond harmoniously in shape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePowered by the in-house, manual-winding calibre \u003cem\u003eLF 619.01\u003c\/em\u003e, it has an incredibly high-quality movement that combines traditional watchmaking, with modern innovation. The hand-wound movement is \u003cstrong\u003einspired by vintage observatory tourbillon pocket watch movements\u003c\/strong\u003e, the finest precision chronometers of their time. Though traditional in construction and finishing, the movement is also equipped with an \u003cstrong\u003eunusual double hairspring\u003c\/strong\u003e which enables more regular oscillations regardless of the position of the watch. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe finishing of the movement is a major focus for the \u003cem\u003eGalet Classic Tourbillon\u003c\/em\u003e, with contrasts established between the perlage backdrop and the thick circular-grained \u003cem\u003eGeneva\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eStripes\u003c\/em\u003e on the bridges. The incredibly precise finishing of the interior angles is achieved through the use of a burin, and the handwork of the manufacture’s skilled craftsmen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis watch is accompanied by its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebox, papers and loupe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes on one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/zurich\" title=\"View our taupe grained leather Zurich watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZürich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e taupe grey grained calfskin strap, and is also accompanied by its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alligator strap and stainless steel buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the price is exclusive of a 20% EU-wide VAT. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalet Classic Tourbillon \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding cal. \u003cem\u003eLF 619.01\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etourbillon, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eunique textured taupe enamel\u003cspan\u003e dial, Breguet numerals, display back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/zurich\" title=\"View our taupe grained leather Zürich watch strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZürich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e taupe calfskin straps, original brown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alligator strap and stainless steel tang buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-16\" title=\"View our collection of 20mm watch straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/16mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal box and papers from \u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis steel \u003cem\u003eLaurent Ferrier Tourbillon \u003c\/em\u003eis brand new\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ecomes\u003c\/em\u003e as a full set, with box and papers, and a lifetime guarantee for authenticity. The watch comes with the manufacture's original warranty.","brand":"Laurent Ferrier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31427982295123,"sku":"WSS_L748","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Laurent_Ferrier_Tourbillon_chocolate_dial_A_Collected_Man_London27_54c7302c-a4ae-44fa-a4ff-623d97d044fd.jpg?v=1641298092"},{"product_id":"roger-dubuis-hommage-chronograph-perpetual-calendar-bi-retrograde-rose-gold","title":"Hommage Chronograph Perpetual Calendar | Bi-Retrograde | Rose Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited to 28 pieces, this\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-dubuis\" title=\"View our collection of early Roger Dubuis watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/a\u003e Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph combines a range of interesting complications, rarely seen together. One of only a handful of pieces which were kept by former authorised retailer Presmanes, Santander, this example was one of the first to be delivered to the jeweller in 1996. Recently serviced by Gaël Petermann of Petermann Bédatt, it offers a unique insight, owing to its unworn condition, completeness and early production. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe origin of Roger Dubuis\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoger Dubuis started his career at \u003ca title=\"Read our article on unusual Longines watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/four-longines-youve-never-heard-of\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/a\u003e, in the late 1950s, \u003c\/span\u003ewhere he spent close to a decade in the after-sales department, repairing and caring for the brand's watches, including their prestigious chronographs. Shortly thereafter, he integrated Patek Philippe's complications department, where he has the opportunity to work on gongs, minute repeaters and perpetual calendars, among others. His time there coincided with the production of some of the manufacture's most sought-after, complicated models - from the ref. 2499 to the \u003ca title=\"View our Patek Philippe 3448\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/patek-philippe-3448-watch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eref. 3448\u003c\/a\u003e - which Dubuis himself had the opportunity to work on. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDubuis' enthusiasm for watchmaking was such that, when \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe had finished working a full day at the atelier, he would go home and work on repairing watches for private clients, auction houses and dealers around Geneva. In the '80s, he left Patek Philippe to establish his own workshop, dedicating himself fully to the restoration of pieces from the past. In 1995, following a partnership with businessman Carlos Dias, he would establish his own eponymous brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first Roger Dubuis watches were acclaimed by collectors because they channelled the traditional Geneva watchmaking that Patek Philippe embodied, while having more stylistic flair. Dubuis' attempt to rival Patek Philippe themselves was obvious in some of his choices, from seeking the Geneva Seal for his movements to designing deployante buckles. In particular, the Hommage watches, as the name suggests, were designed as a homage to the great watchmakers of old, according to Mr Dubuis.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2003, after only eight years, Roger Dubuis himself left his eponymous brand. Though his output in the earliest days of the brand was limited, the design and quality of the pieces he produced have stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Mr Dubuis himself, he starting working on his first complication in the late 1980s - a perpetual calendar module with retrograde displays. For several years, Roger Dubuis worked on the complication with Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (founder of respective complications specialist Agenhor), for Harry Winston, who announced their own version of the Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar at Baselworld, in 1989. It was the first double retrograde perpetual calendar, and Roger Dubuis later made the same perpetual module the signature complication of his brand. The Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar is one of the quintessential \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e watches of the era, powered by the Lemania cal. 2310 (as with Patek Philippe’s version of the same, except the Roger Dubuis is bi-retrograde).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecombines a range of attractive features, such as the distinctive rose gold case and crisp white dial, integrating the various complications found within the movement. Traditionally, it is understood that each variant of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHommage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries was limited to 28 pieces. According to Dias, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe initial intention was actually limit each series to 25. Following the suggestion of a collector based in Asia, where the number 8 is considered to bring good luck, Dias decided to limit each series to 28 instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is that of a two-register chronograph, with an off-white, lacquer dial. It’s painted with black, stylised fonts and red minute markers, which add a nice contrast against the dial. The minute and hour hands are faceted rose gold, with blued chronograph, 30-minute counter and skeletonised date hands. Two ‘arcs’ are visible on the dial at 3 and 9 o’clock, showing the day and date, respectively. The months at 12 o'clock are separated into quarters to indicate the leap year cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case is very distinct with its polished, stepped concave bezel and polished lugs. \u003c\/span\u003eThe three-piece construction gives the watch a bold presence on the wrist, though classically sized at 37mm in diameter. Pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock are used to start, stop and reset the chronograph function respectively. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pushers feature a flared finish, reminiscent of the design found on the \u003c\/span\u003ePatek Philippe \u003ca title='View a Patek Philippe 1463 \"Tasti Tondi\"' href=\"https:\/\/www.phillips.com\/detail\/patek-philippe\/NY080117\/19\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.phillips.com\/detail\/patek-philippe\/NY080117\/19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eref. 1463 \"Tasti Tondi\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanother subtle hommage to the manufacture where Roger Dubuis spent many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by the Cal. RD 5632 (based on the Lemania 2310), bearing the Seal of Geneva. The complexity of the movement is revealed through an engraved sapphire case-back, featuring a 25 jewel, straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a self-compensating Breguet spring and swan-neck micrometer regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoger Dubuis Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis accompanied by its original outer box, inner wooden box, leather document holder, certificate from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBesançon Observatory, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGeneva Seal\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecertificate, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehangtags, spare solid caseback \u003c\/span\u003eand Certificate of Origin and Warranty (with corresponding case and movement numbers, as well as an image of the watch). \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt comes on a bespoke \u003ci\u003es\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etrap in anthracite grey and includes the original \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ealligator strap and its corresponding rose gold deployant\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ebuckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eHommage Ref. H37 5637 5 - limited edition of 28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.\u003cem\u003e RD5632\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nperpetual calendar, bi-retrograde date, chronograph, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003elacquer dial, display back, rose gold hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e37 mm 18-carat rose gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebespoke anthracite strap in grained leather, Roger Dubuis alligator strap, original rose gold deployant clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal boxes, papers, chronometer certificate, solid caseback, hangtags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis early Roger Dubuis Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is in excellent condition and retains all of its original features. The case is well-preserved, with minor signs of oxidisation. The latter is visible near the chronograph pushers. The watch was recently serviced by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Gaël Petermann of Petermann Bédat\u003c\/span\u003e and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger Dubuis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31529644097619,"sku":"WRG_R932","price":48500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Roger_Dubuis_Hommage_Perpetual_Calendar_Bi_Retrograde_H37_rose_gold_at_A_Collected_Man_London16_f0ae31b6-f13b-4045-b9c6-e0c0546ac491.jpg?v=1629995540"},{"product_id":"ur-102-ceramicized-aluminium","title":"UR-102 | Wandering Hours | Ceramicized Aluminium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eUrwerk UR-102\u003c\/em\u003e represents one of the earliest steps from the brand in establishing its whimsical, futurist design philosophy. Reminiscent of a satellite or a spaceship, integrating an atypical wandering hours display, this \u003cem\u003eUR-102 \u003c\/em\u003eembodies the contrarian design principles which birthed the brand. It may not be for everyone, but then again, that’s part of the idea.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, Felix Baumgartner, a promising young watchmaker, and Martin Frei, an industrial designer, first met in order to discuss the idea of creating a new way to perceive time. From their meeting, \u003cem\u003eUrwerk \u003c\/em\u003ewas born, a combination of the words \u003cem\u003eUr\u003c\/em\u003e – the city where time was first measured over 6,000 years ago using sun-lit obelisks and \u003cem\u003eWerk\u003c\/em\u003e – which means \"to create\" in German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelix Baumgartner first learnt about watchmaking in his father’s atelier, who restored historically significant clocks, including the Campani brothers’ night clock from 1656, believed to feature the first ever wandering hours complication. He would later attend the prestigious watchmaking school in Solothurn and create complicated watches for independent Sven Anderson. The other half of \u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e, Martin Frei has a background in graphic and industrial design, complementing Felix’s watchmaking abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA foundational watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing their meeting, the pair established \u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e in 1997. In the same year, they launched the \u003cem\u003eUR-101\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e watches at \u003cem\u003eBaselworld\u003c\/em\u003e, the first steps in their mission to push forward innovative ways of displaying time. With their atypical time display, use of modern materials and futurist design, the first \u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e watches certainly surprised the rather conservative watch world. As Felix Baumgartner himself recalls,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“We were not businessmen. It was extremely risky because we had no idea how our watches would be accepted.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the \u003cem\u003eUR-101\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUR-102 \u003c\/em\u003efeature a wandering hours display, incorporating the same movement, with some variation in case design between the two models. This \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e features a distinctive wandering hours running on a semi-circular minute track. With a futuristic design inspired by science fiction and space exploration, it also incorporates non-traditional materials, made out of ceramicized aluminium with platinum caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wandering hours complication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is believed that the wandering hours complication was first used on a night clock designed for Pope Alexander XII in 1656 by the Campani brothers, a well-known family of clockmakers in Rome. The insomniac pope requested the ability to read time in the dark, so an oil lamp was placed inside the clock case, illuminating the dial and allowing him to read the time through the open-worked numerals. The concept was briefly translated to pocket watches but was supplanted by the two-hand method of displaying time. It is either an improbable coincidence or an early source of inspiration that Baumgartner’s father was once involved in its restoration, at a time when his son would have been wandering around the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e wandering hour movement relies on a carrousel driving an hour-module, with discs pointing to the minutes on a semi-circular track – a simple display that is highly intuitive, yet was unique at the time, and remains so today. The automatic movement \u003cspan\u003eoperates at a frequency of 28,800 A\/h and has a power reserve was 44 hours. \u003c\/span\u003eThis foundational way of displaying time would later be pushed to the extreme in successive models released by \u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e, with the first iteration of the idea clearly visible in this \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e has a unique appearance, unlike that of any other wristwatch. It features a curved case, made out of ceramicized aluminium, in a colour somewhere between grey and blue. The matte texture of the case does not reflect the light, giving the \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e the appearance and feel of an industrial, almost scientific object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramicized aluminium would have been a particularly difficult material to work with at the time. Indeed, a similar model to this one, the \u003cem\u003eUR-101 Nightwatch\u003c\/em\u003e in black ceramicized aluminium was only made in about 15 copies, despite the initial concept of 50 pieces, due to the complexity of the case production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 12 o’clock, there is a semi-circular track, displaying the wandering hours and pointing to the minutes. The track is finished in a circular grain, helping with legibility but also offering welcome contrast with the rest of the watch. An elevated section on the bottom of the track is marked in 5-minute increments. At 6 o’clock, the brand name \u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e is proudly marked into the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lugs on this watch remain relatively close to traditional watchmaking. Whereas other \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e watches feature teeth-like lugs, this \u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e has two straight lugs, similar to the \u003cem\u003eUR-101\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNightwatch\u003c\/em\u003e. Overall, the case measures 38mm in diameter, though it wears larger on the wrist thanks to the extended proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eUrwerk UR-102\u003c\/em\u003e comes on its original black alligator strap, with corresponding aluminium buckle. It also comes with its original box and certificate, confirming this example as 1 of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith recent examples of early \u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e watches commanding the attention of collectors, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catalog.antiquorum.swiss\/en\/lots\/urwerk-ref-nightwatch-nightwatch-lot-324-367\" title='View the Urwerk UR-101 \"Nightwatch\"' target=\"_blank\"\u003emost notably at auction\u003c\/a\u003e, this is an exciting opportunity to own one of the defining steps in the journey of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrwerk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUR-102\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eautomatic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ehours, minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ewandering hours, 1 of 25\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38mm ceramicized aluminium \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eblack alligator strap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ecirca 2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebox, certificate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eUrwerk UR-102 \u003c\/em\u003eis the first example from a limited edition of 25 pieces. The \u003cspan\u003eceramicized aluminium case is in excellent condition and appears to be unworn. There are some minor marks on the platinum caseback. \u003c\/span\u003eIt \u003cspan\u003ecomes with a two-year warranty from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urwerk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31550458593363,"sku":"CALCE_U940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Urwerk_UR-102_Aluminium_A_Collected_Man10_669c935f-232d-4929-a253-9ef19741082e.jpg?v=1638792899"},{"product_id":"sympathie-perpetual-calendar-chronograph-bi-retrograde-white-gold","title":"Sympathie Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | Bi-Retrograde | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-dubuis\" title=\"View our collection of early Roger Dubuis watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/a\u003e Sympathie Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e (Ref. \u003cem\u003eS37\u003c\/em\u003e) white gold, chronometer-graded watch is one of the earlier pieces created by the legendary watchmaker, after establishing his own brand in 1995. It has a glossy, off-white lacquer dial and the movement was regulated by M. Roger Dubuis himself.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Dubuis career started in a typical watchmaker's fashion - learning his craft at large manufactures, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/patek-philippe\" title=\"View our collection of rare Patek Philippe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. These formative years are clearly reflected in the style of this \u003cem\u003eSympathie\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ePerpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e watch, made alongside the \u003cem\u003eHommage Series\u003c\/em\u003e. Inspired by classics such as the \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e's Ref. 130, the \u003cem\u003eSympathie\u003c\/em\u003e offers a different take on this classical styling, with a distinctive angular case and elongated lugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is understood that for each variant in the series, there were no more than 28 examples made. Each was chronometer-graded from the \u003cem\u003eBesançon Observatory\u003c\/em\u003e. One of the earlier pieces created by the legendary watchmaker, after establishing his own brand in 1995, they're now highly collectible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Mr Dubuis himself, he starting working on his first complication in the late 1980s - a perpetual calendar module with retrograde displays. For several years, \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e worked on the complication with Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (founder of respective complications specialist \u003cem\u003eAgenhor\u003c\/em\u003e), for \u003cem\u003eHarry Winston\u003c\/em\u003e, who announced their own version of the \u003cem\u003eBi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar\u003c\/em\u003e at \u003cem\u003eBaselworld\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1989. It was the first double retrograde perpetual calendar, and \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e later made the same perpetual module the signature complication of his brand. The \u003cem\u003eBi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the quintessential \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e watches of the era, powered by the\u003cem\u003e Lemania\u003c\/em\u003e cal. \u003cem\u003e2310\u003c\/em\u003e (as with \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe’s\u003c\/em\u003e version of the same, except the \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e is bi-retrograde).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design is that of a two-register chronograph, with an off-white, lacquer dial. It’s painted with black, stylised fonts and red minute markers, which add a nice contrast against the dial. The minute and hour hands are faceted rose gold, with blued chronograph, 30-minute counter and skeletonised date hands. Two ‘arcs’ are visible on the dial at 3 and 9 o’clock, showing the day and date, respectively. The months at 12 o'clock are separated into quarters to indicate the leap year cycle. The 37mm square case is very distinct, featuring an array of polished and brushed surfaces, with a stepped-bezel, elongated, polished lugs and oversized screw attachments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is powered by the Cal. \u003cem\u003eRD 5632\u003c\/em\u003e (based on the \u003cem\u003eLemania 2310\u003c\/em\u003e), bearing the \u003cem\u003eSeal of Geneva\u003c\/em\u003e. The complexity of the movement is revealed through an engraved sapphire case-back, featuring a 25 jewel, straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a self-compensating \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e spring and swan-neck micrometer regulator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSympathie Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e Ref. \u003cem\u003eS37 5637 0\u003c\/em\u003e - limited edition of 28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal.\u003cem\u003e RD5637\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nperpetual calendar, bi-retrograde date, chronograph, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003elacquer dial, display back, white gold hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e37 mm 18-carat white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/paris-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"View our Paris tan grained leather strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eParis \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003egrained calfskin strap\u003ci\u003e, Roger Dubuis\u003c\/i\u003e alligator strap, original pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20.5417px;\"\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal boxes, papers, chronometer certificate, solid caseback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis early \u003cem\u003eRoger Dubuis Sympathie Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph\u003c\/em\u003e is in excellent condition and retains all of its original features. The case is well-preserved, with only minor superficial marks visible on the polished bezel. The watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger Dubuis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31552639205459,"sku":"CALGG_R941","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Roger_Dubuis_Sympathie_Perpetual_Calendar_Chronograph_white_gold_A_Collected_Man_London13_a1deaf43-98d1-455b-a9f5-071562d56043.jpg?v=1641314289"},{"product_id":"octa-zodiaque-brass-movement-40mm-platinum","title":"Octa Zodiaque | Brass Movement | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly-coveted, early brass-movement platinum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e Octa Zodiaque watch is in excellent condition, fitted to a bespoke navy blue nubuck strap with curved-ends (measuring 20 x 19mm). Examples of the Octa Zodiaque were exclusively produced between 2003 and 2005, limited to only 150 pieces in platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJourne\u003c\/a\u003e began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold, having developed the brand sufficiently to further the manufacturing process. Interestingly, it is François-Paul Journe's earliest brass-movement pieces that command more interest from collectors. It is estimated that only 2000 brass-movement examples were ever produced, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. Brass-movement, F. P Journe pieces are highly-sought after, owing to their unique placement in the brand's history and rarity. The Octa Zodiaque is one of the only brass-movement examples housed within a 40mm case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Zodiaque is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. Featuring a classical 40 mm dress watch case, it is made distinctive by F.P. Journe’s signature flat crown with a rope-like pattern. The silver and slate grey, white gold dial is delicately textured, and displays a separate outer chapter for the month and a corresponding sign of the Zodiac. The outer circle moves each day, driven by a large date system which indicates the month and sign of the Zodiac at 12 o’clock. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed to the left the subsidiary seconds (Latin for “Invented and Made”) in classic F.P Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The signature F.P. Journe style hands form a distinct contrast to the dial. Between eight and nine o’clock is a power reserve indicator of 120 hours, with a large date aperture above. Overall, the dial layout is clean and highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the movement that F.P. Journe is famed for. Since the introduction of the first Reserve de Marche in 2001, mechanical F. P Journe examples can be divided into two main movement types – the manually-wound Souverain and automatic Octa (Latin for \"eight\" or \"infinite\"). In 2001, the Octa debuted as the first automatic movement to deliver 120 hours of precision timekeeping through reserved-power. Each Octa movement is designed to incorporate fully-integrated complications within the same volume. Impressively, all variations within F. P Journe’s entire Octa collection are identical, both in diameter and thickness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis automatic, self-winding F.P. Journe caliber 1300.1 movement is rhodium-plated brass, with Côtes de Genève embellishments. It features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring and an off-center bi-directional 22-carat gold guilloche rotor. The movement is engraved \"Exclusive Power Reserve System\" and \"Precision Chronometer\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis limited edition, platinum F.P. Journe Octa Zodiaque comes with an original F.P Journe, black alligator strap, corresponding platinum tang buckle, and its original boxes. It’s also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from F.P. Journe, which confirms the original date of sale, as December 1st, 2006.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment (although these are currently suspended due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOcta Zodiaque - 1XX\/150-Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical automatic Cal. 1300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ezodiac, month, date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ezodiac indicator, power-reserve, brass movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front, back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ebespoke navy blue nubuck strap, F. P Journe alligator strap with plainum tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from F.P. Journe, original boxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis platinum, F. P. Journe Octa Zodiaque brass-movement watch is in excellent condition. The case is well preserved, with virtually no visible signs of wear. There are two very light scratches on the bezel between 5 o'clock and 6 o'clock, with one above the crown and a more noticeable imperfection on the lower portion of the bezel at 7 o'clock. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31595212570707,"sku":"CEOPT_F951","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe_Octa_Zodiaque_limited_edition_40mm_brass_movement_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London13_2.jpg?v=1778571201"},{"product_id":"fp-journe-vagabondage-1-platinum","title":"Vagabondage I | Jumping-hours | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis special edition, \u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe Vagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e represents the first in François-Paul Journe's series of tortue-shaped, jumping-time \u003cem\u003e‘Vagabondage’\u003c\/em\u003e (or ‘Wandering’) wristwatches. Introduced in 2004, the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is the most elusive of the series, with only 69 pieces made in platinum (for the standard limited edition). If not rare enough, this example is one of only eight watches (of the series) customised for Asia-based \u003cem\u003eSincere Fine Watches\u003c\/em\u003e, then retailer for \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Origin of the Vagabondage\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e starts in 1995, before Francois-Paul Journe established his own manufacture, when he was approached by a French watch collector, who asked him to create a wandering hours watch. Since this would require the development of a new movement, which was time-consuming and expensive, M. Journe asked the client if he would be open to doing the watch as a series, rather than a one-off pièce unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe client was agreeable, and a rather large brand, rumoured to be \u003cem\u003eCartier\u003c\/em\u003e, was approached. Unfortunately, the brand in question pulled their interest from the project as soon as the first prototype was completed. Some years later, ahead of their 30th anniversary charity auction, \u003cem\u003eAntiquorum\u003c\/em\u003e approached M. Journe, asking him to create a special watch to be auctioned off at their anniversary sale. As M. Journe himself recounts,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"[...] it was then that I felt that this was the right time to bring my watch with the vagabond hours out from my drawer and give it to the world. Thus, was born the Vagabondage.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThree tortue-shaped, jumping-time \u003cem\u003eVagabondage\u003c\/em\u003e watches were created for the auction, in red, white and yellow gold. Upon an enthusiastic public reception of the pieces, M. Journe decided to produce a small batch of sixty-nine Vagabondage I watches, first released in 2004. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe design\u003c\/h6\u003e\nThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is a jumping hour watch, featuring an unusual display. A white window, printed on a transparent disk, highlights the correct hours on a black disk, which displays the hours in \u003cem\u003eF.P. Journe’s\u003c\/em\u003e signature font. The \u003cem\u003eSincere Watch\u003c\/em\u003e logo is decoratively repeated in between the hour numerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth disks travel around the dial, pointing the minute on a classical track on the periphery. The result is simple and legible, yet technically challenging. Prominent in the middle of the dial is the regulating organ, which oscillates at a rate of 21,600 A\/h.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e is housed in a svelte, 42 x 34 mm ‘tortue’ case, made distinctive by its unconventional shape and elegant profile - measuring 7.2mm in thickness - and vertically-brushed, flat bezel.\n\u003ch6\u003eThe movement\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manual-winding, in-house Cal. 1504 is made entirely of 18-carat rose gold, visible through the sapphire display back. The movement is expertly hand-finished, combining circular graining with sunburst patterns. The screw heads are polished and neatly chamfered, with horizontal Côte de Genève motif on the bridges. The barrel bridge is engraved with the \u003cem\u003eSincere\u003c\/em\u003e motif, celebrating the collaboration between manufacture and retailer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe set\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special edition, platinum \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis accompanied by its original boxes and \u003cem\u003eCertificate of Origin\u003c\/em\u003e, which confirms the serial number though is undated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eVagabondage I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emechanical manual-winding 18k rose-gold Cal.1504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: jumping hours \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edisplay-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e42 x 34 x 7.2mm platinum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebespoke \u003cem\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/em\u003e strap, black alligator strap from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with platinum deployant buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e18\/18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ec. 2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal boxes, certificate of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\nThis special edition, \u003cem\u003eVagabondage I \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains in excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with perfect mechanical functionality. It comes on a bespoke \u003cem\u003eHelsinki\u003c\/em\u003e strap and includes the black alligator strap from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. P. Journe, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith corresponding platinum deployant buckle. The case is in excellent condition, with virtually no signs of wear. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31607361044563,"sku":"WPT F891","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/F_P_Journe_Vagabondage_I_Sincere_edition_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London11_aa351d19-9cd5-4093-a30f-8c632da44666.jpg?v=1645802555"},{"product_id":"journe-tourbillon-ruthenium-40mm-platinum","title":"Tourbillon Remontoir | Ruthenium Dial | 40mm | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition F. P. Journe Ruthenium Tourbillon Souverain watch is \u003cstrong\u003eone of only ninety-nine pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, created between 2001 and 2003. Each of the series is individually numbered (XX\/99-01T) and cased in platinum. The pairing of a quintessential complication by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-f-p-journe\" title=\"Read our interview with M. Journe in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrancois-Paul Journe\u003c\/a\u003e with the attractiveness of ruthenium coating on the dial and movement makes the watch both mechanically and visually impressive. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Ruthenium Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive watches were chosen for the Ruthenium Collection, representing the latter part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF.P. Journe\u003c\/a\u003e’s brass movement production, and this was the first time that any of Journe’s watches were made with ruthenium-coated dials and movement plates. Four of the five pieces, including \u003cstrong\u003ethis Tourbillon Remontoir d’Egalite, have been discontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e in the collection. Moreover, the Ruthenium Tourbillon Souverain, with open remontoire at six o'clock, is the only example of the original Tourbillon made with a 40mm case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/articles\/reference-points-fp-journe-tourbillon\" title=\"Read Ben Clymer's Reference Points on the F.P. Journe Tourbillon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReference Points\u003c\/a\u003e on the F.P. Journe Tourbillon, Ben Clymer of HODINKEE described the Ruthenium Collection Tourbillon as such,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Let's assume you will not be able to purchase one of the two prototype wristwatches, or one of the 20 Souscription watches – you are still left with a wide and varied range of watches over which you can truly obsess. The easiest collectible reference T to spot is the ruthenium limited edition (...) They were produced in 2001 and, to many, they're the next most desirable Journe tourbillon after a super early example of a T.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eA quintessential complication\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonsieur Journe’s mastery is evident in the look and feel of his craftsmanship - inspired by his immediate works after graduation, restoring 18th and 19th-century marine chronometers and pocket watches. The earliest works of François-Paul Journe effortlessly blend traditional watchmaking with modern Haute-horology, in perfect harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tourbillon \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/f-p-journe-souverain\" title=\"View our collection of F. P. Journe's Souverain watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouverain\u003c\/a\u003e is quintessentially an F.P Journe, in both its design language and movement. The Tourbillon Souverain was the very first production wristwatch from Montres Journe, originally made between 1999 and 2003, with a remontoir d’egalité, rather than a dead-seconds complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 40 mm dress watch case, the watch is made \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive by the ruthenium coated dial\u003c\/strong\u003e. The charcoal grey surface is delicately textured, giving the dial a mixture of tones and added depth. The ruthenium plating reflects light differently, transitioning to a smokey, silver hue from different angles. A separate silver guilloché dial for the hours and minutes is displayed to the right side of the dial. The words ‘Invenit et Fecit’ are inscribed below the tourbillon (Latin for ‘Invented and Made’ or more literally 'Designed and built by F.P. Journe') in classic F.P. Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. At twelve o’clock, a power reserve indicator of forty-two hours is also shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eone-second remontoir d’egalité system\u003c\/strong\u003e is displayed in one of two apertures on the dial side, providing constant force to the escapement, acting as a transmission and balancing system for the transfer of power between the mainspring and the escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1498 tourbillon \u003cstrong\u003emovement is ruthenium-plated brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Côtes de Genève, constructed with 25 jewels and a shock-absorber mechanism. It further features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions. It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. The movement is engraved ‘Chronometre A Tourbillon’ and ’Remontoir d’Egalité’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004, Journe began manufacturing movements from 18-carat gold; however - interestingly - it is François-Paul Journe’s earliest brass-movement pieces that command more interest from collectors. It’s estimated that \u003cstrong\u003eonly 2,000 brass-movement examples were produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, across all lines, and were manufactured exclusively between 2001 and circa 2004. These earlier F. P Journe pieces are highly sought-after, owing to their placement within the brand’s history and rarity. The Ruthenium Series only enhances these qualities, using the light-absorbing dark metal to create a unique aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Set\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCombining many of the most desirable aspects of F.P. Journe’s manufacture, the Ruthenium Tourbillon Souverain continues to represent a rare opportunity to acquire something of a \u003cstrong\u003elandmark piece in the history of the brand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ninety-nine examples may have been produced, though only a handful of these have reached the market since, demonstrating the affection many owners of the series clearly have for the execution of these models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Limited Edition, F. P. Journe Ruthenium Tourbillon Souverain is accompanied by its original Ruthenium Collection boxes, certificate of origin and accompanying materials within the complete set. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eRuthenium Tourbillon Souverain - 01T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding Cal. 1498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etourbillon, remontoir d’egalité, hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower reserve display, ruthenium-coated dial, ruthenium-coated brass-movement, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich-20x19\" title=\"View our taupe grained Zürish strap for F. P. Journe watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZürich\u003c\/a\u003e taupe grained leather strap, black F. P Journe alligator strap with platinum buckle, additional platinum\/white gold deployant clasp \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/size-20-x-19\" title=\"View our collection of 20 by 19mm curved straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/19mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esold in 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003efull set - original box and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Ruthenium Tourbillon Souverain is in excellent condition. The case has been remarkably well preserved, with minor signs of very light wear. The set includes all of the accompanying materials which accompany the Ruthenium Collection, including the original box and accessories. The original stamped paperwork is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst the calibre 1498 tourbillon movement of this Ruthenium Tourbillon Souverain is functioning well, A Collected Man is unable to provide a guarantee of timekeeping accuracy.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F. P. 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