Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 138
F.P. JOURNE
PRECISION CHRONOMETER, SELF-WINDING, GRANDE DATE, POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CALIBRE 1300; "OCTA AUTOMATIQUE", 38 MM.; PLATINUM
PRECISION CHRONOMETER, SELF-WINDING, GRANDE DATE, POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CALIBRE 1300; "OCTA AUTOMATIQUE", 38 MM.; PLATINUM
EUR 100,000 - 200,000
USD 106,000 - 210,000 / HKD 820,000 - 1,640,000 / CHF 100,000 - 200,000
Platinum, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by six screws, silver dial with subsidiary seconds at 6, Grande Date and sectorial power reserve indication.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand F.P. Journe, Geneva
Model "Octa Automatique"
Year circa 2003
Case No. 455-03A
Material platinum
Bracelet black leather FPJ strap
Buckle platinum FPJ buckle
Diameter 38.4 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 1300, adjusted 5 positions, Precision Chronometer, 22K gold rotor
Height 44.6 mm.
Width 38.4 mm.
Weight 88 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Launched in 2001, the "Octa Automatique" represents the ultimate elegant watch created by the genius Francois-Paul Journe.
Featuring a 22-carat gold oscillating mass, the goal of the collection was to provide a classical, yet instantly recognisable design featuring a 120-hour power reserve which allowed the wearer for a 5-day capacity.
This example has been maintained in excellent overall condition showing clear hallmarks.
Featuring a 22-carat gold oscillating mass, the goal of the collection was to provide a classical, yet instantly recognisable design featuring a 120-hour power reserve which allowed the wearer for a 5-day capacity.
This example has been maintained in excellent overall condition showing clear hallmarks.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss collector