F. P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain SOUSCRIPTION NUMBER 2 / 20 !!

F.P Journe Souscription Tourbillon Souverain #2!, As part of initial production, this piece is the second tourbillon made and sold by Francois-Paul Journe, each piece is numbered on the dial out of the original 20 and were offered to friends and clients in order to raise capital for his new manufacture, arguably the most important and iconic of all of the FP Journe watches ever made, the 950 platinum case on a strap with a matching 950 platinum buckle, the watch was seldom worn by the original owner and is accompanied by the original factory strap, the case is in excellent condition and displays the shallow hand engravings on the caseback that were a hallmark of these early watches, legendary manual wind Brass F.P. Journe caliber 1498 movement, 18k yellow gold dial with exposed tourbillon is original and has developed a rich beautiful patina, the dial has a very charming "shimmer" in the light, guilloche silver subdial for hours and minutes featuring Journe's stylized Arabic numerals, blued hands, 42-hour power reserve with indicator at 12 o'clock, serial number on the dial (the only pieces from FP Journe to ever be numbered on the dial), diameter: 38mm, thickness: 8.8mm, circa 1999, Exceptional original condition with Original FP Journe Box. An outstanding piece of FP Journe history coming directly from the original owner.