While the ‘hype boat’ for Journe continues to sail its way to the top, collectors look to rare and limited edition pieces that the firm has released over the years. With the recent positive market response for rare and early Journes, models like the Chronomètre Bleu BYBLOS are certainly worth its attention. Hailing from the coveted and extremely well-received Chronomètre Bleu series, that was responsible for uplifting the market for the firm, the BYBLOS is an entire breed of its own.

While it essentially bears the same caliber and complication as the regular model, the BYBLOS is a limited edition of 99 pieces launched in 2014 to commemorate the firm’s 10th opening of their boutique in Beirut. This unique model was named after the city of Byblos, located on the Lebanese coast a few kilometres North of Beirut. Byblos was the cradle of Euro-Mediterranean civilisation, being the world’s oldest Phoenician port and one of the most important commercial and cultural platforms of the region. For the first time, F.P.Journe has used a cut-out dial that reveals the exceptional, beautiful, 18k rose-gold mechanical movement adorned with guilloche decoration.

The present example F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu BYBLOS from circa 2015 numbered 67 is fresh-to-the-market and is offered in excellent overall condition complete with its full set of accessories. A perfect opportunity for collectors to acquire a highly sought-after and rare model in the market.