F.P. Journe Acquires the 1,000 Book Library Of Famed Horological Historian Jean-Claude Sabrier
Above, Jean-Claude SabrierF.P. Journe recently acquired the extensive horological library of Jean-Claude Sabrier at auction for the sum of 760,000 CHF. The library of nearly 1,000 books will be exhibited at the manufacture in the near future. 1 OF 1 Above, François-Paul JourneAt the young age of 17, F.P. Journe met Jean-Claude Sabrier in Paris. Sabrier was one of the world's foremost horological experts and historians. No doubt, this meeting influenced Journe's horological endeavors for years to come.Sabrier was one of the world's premier horological experts. According to F. P. Journe:"From 1960 to 1980 Jean-Claude Sabrier was a consultant for the Musée des Arts et Techniques at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in Paris, as well as for the Evreux, Rouen, Toulouse, Tours, and Blois Museums and the Time Museum in Rockford, Illinois, USA. He was also a corresponding member of the Scientific Council of the Institut l'hom

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