F.P. Journe Vagabondage 1

About this reference

The F.P. Journe Vagabondage 1 was produced in 2004 as a limited edition of 69 pieces in platinum. This reference is significant as the first series in the Vagabondage trilogy and the first time François-Paul Journe utilized a tortue-shaped case instead of his signature round design. It features the manual-wind caliber 1504, which displays time via a wandering hours complication where a digital hour window rotates around a central minutes track. Collectors value this reference for its lack of branding on the dial and its role in transitioning the brand toward experimental complications. On the secondary market, these pieces typically trade in the mid-to-high six-figure range. A notable production detail is that the design originated from a 1997 project for Cartier that was never realized, eventually leading to this 2004 commercial release under the Journe name.