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Harry Winston and F.P. Journe
Ref. 200/MTFPJ38P
Opus One
A unique and attractive platinum wristwatch with tourbillon, remontoir d'égalité, warranty and presentation box
Estimate
CHF400,000–800,000
€423,000–847,000
$482,000–964,000
Manufacturer
Harry Winston and F.P. Journe
Year
2001
Reference No
200/MTFPJ38P
Case No
004527
Model Name
Opus One
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1498, 25 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold Harry Winston deployant clasp
Dimensions
38mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement jointly signed F.P. Journe and Harry Winston. Clasp signed Harry Winston.
Accessories
Accompanied by Harry Winston international warranty booklet, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good to Know:
- Tourbillon with remontoir d'Égalité
- Piece unique resulting from a collaboration between Harry Winston and F.P. Journe
- Accompanied by warranty and fitted box
The genesis of the Harry Winston Opus Series is a story rarely seen in modern horology: that of a major brand putting forward the watchmaker who built the movement.
More often than not large brands boast movements and complications that were made by third parties with the name of the latter rarely disclosed.
During his time as CEO of Harry Winston in the early 2000s, Max Büsser decided to team up with young independent watchmakers and create a watch that would bear the genetic codes of both Harry Winston and the watchmaker and to have the name of the watchmaker proudly displayed on the watch! This project gifted to the world some of the most unusual, fascinating and complex timepieces to ever see the light of day.
The very first Opus project was launched in 2001 with an up and coming watchmaker whose watches 20 years later would be competing with centuries old behemoth brands in the auction room: François-Paul Journe. Journe had just recently launched his brand when Büsser invited him to work together on the Opus project.
The result was not one but three timepieces housing Journe’s signature creations: a time only with large date and power reserve display, the Chronomètre à Resonance and the present Tourbillon with Remontoire d'Égalité.
The Tourbillon was made in only 6 unique pieces.
- Blue dial set with 118 diamonds
- Black dial set with 118 diamonds
- Pink
- Silver dial
- Grey dial
- Turquoise dial like the present example
Journe’s take on the tourbillon is absolutely ingenious with the addition of a constant force device used to provide an equal amount of energy disregarding the winding level of the mainspring, thus resulting in greater accuracy and amplitude.
The present Opus 1 Tourbillon is a must have for any collector due to its ultimate rarity, its historical relevance and its stunning beauty.
- Tourbillon with remontoir d'Égalité
- Piece unique resulting from a collaboration between Harry Winston and F.P. Journe
- Accompanied by warranty and fitted box
The genesis of the Harry Winston Opus Series is a story rarely seen in modern horology: that of a major brand putting forward the watchmaker who built the movement.
More often than not large brands boast movements and complications that were made by third parties with the name of the latter rarely disclosed.
During his time as CEO of Harry Winston in the early 2000s, Max Büsser decided to team up with young independent watchmakers and create a watch that would bear the genetic codes of both Harry Winston and the watchmaker and to have the name of the watchmaker proudly displayed on the watch! This project gifted to the world some of the most unusual, fascinating and complex timepieces to ever see the light of day.
The very first Opus project was launched in 2001 with an up and coming watchmaker whose watches 20 years later would be competing with centuries old behemoth brands in the auction room: François-Paul Journe. Journe had just recently launched his brand when Büsser invited him to work together on the Opus project.
The result was not one but three timepieces housing Journe’s signature creations: a time only with large date and power reserve display, the Chronomètre à Resonance and the present Tourbillon with Remontoire d'Égalité.
The Tourbillon was made in only 6 unique pieces.
- Blue dial set with 118 diamonds
- Black dial set with 118 diamonds
- Pink
- Silver dial
- Grey dial
- Turquoise dial like the present example
Journe’s take on the tourbillon is absolutely ingenious with the addition of a constant force device used to provide an equal amount of energy disregarding the winding level of the mainspring, thus resulting in greater accuracy and amplitude.
The present Opus 1 Tourbillon is a must have for any collector due to its ultimate rarity, its historical relevance and its stunning beauty.