F.P. Journe Vagabondage II Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2010
The F.P. Journe Vagabondage II is a mechanical wristwatch featuring a jumping digital display system, introduced by the independent watchmaker in 2010. The timepiece is characterized by its 38 mm pink gold case, crafted in a 'tortue' (tortoise) shape.
The movement incorporates a 'remontoir d'égalité' mechanism to maintain force and accuracy for the display, which is driven by three independent rotating discs. The dial design centers on a 'time bridge' construction, which frames the digital hour and minute apertures, along with a secondary seconds sub-dial and a power reserve indicator. This model represents a specific development in the brand's production history, limited to 68 pieces in pink gold.
The construction utilizes 18-karat gold for the decorated, hand-finished movement components visible beneath the dial structure.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Jumping digital display wristwatch
- Maker
- F.P. Journe
- Model
- Vagabondage II
- Case shape
- Tortue
- Case material
- Pink gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement feature
- Remontoir d'égalité
- Production limit
- 68 pieces
- Introduction year
- 2010
- Maker / attribution
- F.P. Journe
Design
- Visible features
- • Digital jumping hour and minute display windows • Tortue-shaped pink gold case with a 38 mm diameter • Seconds sub-dial positioned at the lower portion of the time bridge • Visible time-display discs beneath the dial structure
- Provenance and Production
- The development of the Vagabondage II spanned over a decade, with its origins traced back to a 1995 client request for a wandering hours system. The project gained further momentum through the creation of three prototype pieces for the ICM charity auction. This particular iteration was produced in a limited edition of 68 pieces within the pink gold variant. The technical and historical information provided by the seller is reported without independent verification of the object's current functional condition or service history.
- Design and Case Construction
- The watch is presented in a 38 mm pink gold case featuring a distinct 'tortue' or tortoise-shell shape. This geometric choice is attributed to early design discussions and an interest in the form expressed by Cartier during the development phase of the project. The dial layout is structured around what is termed a 'time bridge', a component that serves as a frame for the mechanical displays. This bridge houses the apertures for the jumping digital hours and minutes, while also integrating a sub-seconds dial and a power reserve indicator, allowing for a view of the underlying movement discs.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The Vagabondage II is recognized as the first wristwatch from the brand to employ a fully digital jumping display. To ensure precision, the mechanism utilizes a 'remontoir d'égalité' (constant force device), which delivers an even level of power to the escapement despite fluctuations in the mainspring's torque. The movement is hand-finished and constructed using 18-karat gold, a choice that emphasizes the artisan nature of the caliber. The digital display is operated by three independent discs that rotate beneath the bridge, providing a mechanical solution to digital timekeeping.
Identification
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- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
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- Research required: Operational condition and service history are not explicitly documented by the source