• cal. 1403 manual winding 18k pink gold lever movement with constant force remontoir, 26 jewels, mono-metallic balance within a one-minute tourbillon carriage, dead beat seconds display • gray ruthenium dial, pink gold hands and screws, eccentric guilloché main time dial, subsidiary seconds, window revealing tourbillon carriage at 9 o'clock, fan-form sector for 42-hour power reserve indication • titanium case, pink gold crown, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum F. P. Journe bracelet and double deployant clasp

Movement and tourbillon are in working order while cataloguing. Dial is clean and intact. Light surface scuffs to the bezel, barely visible. Bracelet with light signs of use, minor surface scratches to the clasp. Overall condition is very good. Case numbered USA-BR 4/5-TT. It also accompanied by a new F.P.Journe alligator strap. However, the strap will not be able to be shipped out of Hong Kong. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

With a  F.P. Journe Certificate, Guarantee Card and presentation box with outer packaging.

F.P. Journe unveiled his first collection at the Basel Fair in 1999, espousing the spirit of "Invenit et Fecit" Latin for "invented it".  The Tourbillon Souverain was the first watch Journe ever created himself.  This novel timepiece offered the exclusive combination of a wristwatch with tourbillon and constant-force device.  Despite the model's immediate success, Journe decided to cease production in 2003 in order to maintain exclusivity and encourage his own creativity. 

Thus, the Tourbillon Souverain à seconde morte was born.  A more sophisticated version of its predecessor, it includes a deadbeat seconds device, which stems from the fact that the hand remains still before the second has elapsed.  In 2004, the Tourbillon Souverain à seconde morte was awarded the esteemed 'Aiguilled'or' from the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix.&🍒nbsp;

Produced in a special limited edition of 20 pieces to commemorate the boutique anniversary, only 5 pieces for each Boutique in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Boca Raton and Geneva, the present l🦩ot was produced for the opening of Boca Raton Boutique in 2007.  Featured within an impressive 40 mm classical titanium case with Ruthenium dial, red lettering and an interchangeable platinum bracelet, this exclusive and elegantly styled timepiece is exceptionally rare and highly collectable for patrons of independent horology.