Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2026
LOT 671
F.P. JOURNE, SWITZERLAND, OCTA RESERVE DE MARCHE, NO. 039, BRASS MOVEMENT WITH STRAIGHT GENEVA STRIPES, PLATINUM
CHF 100,000 - 200,000
HKD 1,000,000 - 1,990,000 / USD 128,000 - 254,000 / EUR 110,000 - 218,000 / JPY 20,160,000 - 40,310,000
A very fine, rare and early, platinum, self winding wristwatch with brass movement, date and power reserve
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand F.P. Journe, switzerland
Model Octa Reserve de Marche
Year circa 2001
Case No. 039-01A
Bracelet leather with a FP Journe platinum buckle
Caliber 1300, 30 jewels
Diameter 38
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Journe certificate of authenticity dated 2026 (delivered late May), overhaul invoice dated November 2025 in the amount of CHF 5'910
Notes
Launched in 2001, the Octa reserve de Marche was introduced featuring the new caliber 1300 which ensured a chronometer precision with at least 120-hours of power reserve. The first movements (such as this example) featured a rhodium plated brass movement featuring straight Geneva stripes, sought-after by collectors, that was later replaced in 2004 by a gold movement with circular stripes. Fitted with its rare yellow gold dial, these have a tendency to patina with time and become more or less brown/copper depending on the aging. Just completely overhauled by FP Journe in November 2025, an opportunity to purchase an early version of the Journe reserve de marche in excellent overall condition.
Provenance
Property of a Portuguese gentleman