The popularity of FP Journe watches at recent auctions needs no explanation, not only at Ineichen but also at Phillips, Christie's, Antiquorum or Sotheby's. The FP Journe model that Ineichen will auction is the Octa Chrono from 2001. Inside the replica watches a vintage Caliber 1300 automatic movement with an added chronograph module (for the chronograph function). The replica watches dial displays the date with two large indexes in the brand's familiar font, which, combined with the off-centre main dial, is very FP Journe.
However, the greatest appeal to collectors of the current FP Journe Octa Chrono is its limited edition of 99 pieces with the Ruthénium suffix at the end. Ruthenium-marked watches with platinum cases have the same dial and dark gray ruthenium-coated movement. Measuring 40 mm in diameter, the replica watches was also part of the brand's first chronograph movement, the first of which was made of brass.
Production of the Octa Chronographe ceased in 2008 and the brand replaced the model with the Centigraphe Souverain chronograph. The current FP Journe Octa Chrono Ruthenium replica watches numbered 33/99 and is expected to sell for between CHF 150,000 and CHF 200,000. However, the new highlight of this auction is that the auction house Ineichen has introduced a "fixed price" option, allowing potential buyers to skip the bidding immediately and buy the watch at a fixed price.
Among the most famous independent watchmakers today replica uhren, Journe is represented by De Bethune. The brand was founded in 2002 by talented watchmaker Denis Flageollet with the help of Italian vintage watch dealer David Zanetta. While the current design is certainly attractive, there's still something very special about the earlier model. For example, the 2004 DB15 perpetual calendar watch has unique and extremely elegant tapered lugs, incorporating modern elements on the basis of classic watchmaking art.
Although very traditional at first glance, the De Bethune Perpetual Calendar DB15 has many unusual features, such as the 3D spherical moon indicator (made of platinum and blued steel), or the concealed leap year indicator.
The back of the replica watches equipped with a hand-wound movement, and the interior is beautifully crafted, which distinguishes it from all traditional models of other high-end brands. The most obvious is the characteristic shield-shaped mainspring of this movement, originally manufactured by De Bethune. The three-spoke titanium balancer sometimes deceives players because it is very similar to a tourbillon.