Introduced in 2017, the F.P. Journe Vagabondage III was the final version of the Vagabondage series, released as a limited edition of 68 pieces in 18K pink gold and 69 pieces in platinum. Encased in a classic tortue-shaped case used for all of Journe’s Vagabondage timepieces, what is housed inside is undoubtedly the main attraction. An horological first, it was the first ever mechanical wristwatch to incorporate a jumping digital seconds display. Conquering what was deemed to be impossible, the Vagabondage III was a true statement to the industry that indeed a jumping digital seconds complication was possible. Two discs rotating by the second at 6 o’clock displays the mechanism in full view, allowing the wearer to appreciate every single jump of the second. Exposed as extensively as possible, the dial side features the most elaborate skeletonization in comparison to the previous two Vagabondage models. Also featuring a digital jumping hour on the top left corner of the dial, this third Vagabondage was the most difficult to execute. With the tremendous energy needed to power the digital jumping seconds, F.P. Journe incorporated his signature remontoire d'égalité mechanism to advance the time each second.

The present example in 18K pink gold is offered in excellent overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories. Numbered 67 of a limited edition of 68 pieces, the present watch was the second to last example manufactured. Elegant, thin, and extremely wearable, the Vagabondage III with its jumping hours and seconds is certainly one of the most interesting wristwatches ever to be produced by any manufacturer.

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