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F.P. Journe Vagabondage II Wristwatch

Partially verified

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.

The F.P. Journe Vagabondage II in pink gold, showing the digital jumping hour and minute apertures.
The F.P. Journe Vagabondage II in pink gold, showing the digital jumping hour and minute apertures. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Jumping digital display wristwatch
Maker / attribution
F.P. Journe
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2010
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت بر پایه قاب خاص شبه‌لاک‌پشتی (tortue) به قطر ۳۸ میلی‌متر طراحی شده و جنس آن از طلای صورتی (Pink Gold) است.”
  • “روی صفحه، چیدمان متمایزی دیده می‌شود که از آن با عنوان «پل زمان» (time bridge) یاد شده است”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “این مدل نخستین ساعت مچی این برند به شمار می‌رود که مجهز به سیستم نمایش کاملاً دیجیتال جهشی (jumping digital display) شده است.”
  • “از سه دیسک مستقل به همراه مکانیزم تثبیت نیروی یکنواخت (remontoir d'égalité) بهره می‌برد تا زمان را با دقتی استثنایی و به صورت دیجیتال مکانیکی به نمایش بگذارد.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “توسعه و شکل‌گیری این ایده بیش از ده سال به طول انجامید”
  • “مدلی که تنها در ۶۸ نمونه از طلای صورتی ساخته شده است.”
  • “تمامی اطلاعات فنی و تاریخی آورده شده صرفاً بر اساس مندرجات فروشنده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber number designated for the Vagabondage II?
  • How does the remontoir mechanism specifically interact with the three discs to ensure the jumping action remains synchronized?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for F.P. Journe Vagabondage II Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerF.P. Journe“ساعت‌ساز مستقل اف پی ژورن (FP Journe)”
ModelVagabondage II“مدل Vagabondage II”
Case materialPink gold“طلای صورتی (Pink Gold)”
Case shapeTortue“شبه‌لاک‌پشتی (tortue)”
Production limit68 pieces“نسخه محدود به ۶۸ نمونه”
Introduction year2010“این ساعت که در سال ۲۰۱۰ معرفی شد”
Movement featureRemontoir d'égalité“مکانیزم تثبیت نیروی یکنواخت (remontoir d'égalité)”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • The auction description clarifies it does not independently verify the authenticity or status of the component parts
  • Operational condition and service history are not explicitly documented by the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی F.P. Journe مدل Vagabondage II از طلای صورتی

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 93010a03e5

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