The F.P.Journe Chronomètre Bleu Byblos with Eastern Arabic numerals and visible rose Gold movement has been auctioned by Christies Dubaï last week, with its proceeds going to charity for the 20th Anniversary of the Rashid Centre for disabled in Dubai, UAE.

There was competitive bidding on the Chronomètre Bleu Byblos offered by Claude Sfeir, in the packed salesroom which witnessed the price soar to an amazing US$ 149’000, close to approximately 6 times its original estimate of US$ 25’000.

The Chronomètre Bleu Byblos is a rare timepiece (number 59 out of a limited series of 99). A thunder of applause broke when a collector and philanthropist won the final bid on the phone, raising US$ 120’000 for the worthy cause.

F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu Byblos

This special Chronomètre Bleu Byblos with Eastern Arabic numerals is one of the very few timepieces produced from the Limited Series of 99 pieces with Arabic numerals created for the opening of the new F.P.Journe Boutique in Beirut which opened last September in the Ashrafieh district.

Claude Sfeir commented: “Without sharing with those in needs, our success is never completed. Over the years I have participated in many charity auctions with much enthusiasm. This time I am donating this exclusive piece by F.P.Journe and the proceeds of this sale goes entirely towards the Rashid Centre for Disabled. I am happy that the international watch collector community has shown generosity in their endorsement of this great institution which is celebrating its 20th anniversary of support for children with special needs and which stands under the patronage of its Chairman, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.”

Source: F.P. Journe