Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 531
F.P. JOURNE, OCTA RESERVE DE MARCHE, BRASS MOVEMENT, PLATINUM
CHF 110,000 - 160,000
EUR 112,000 - 164,000 / USD 124,000 - 182,000 / HKD 980,000 - 1,420,000
Sold: CHF 137,500
A fine, rare, self-winding, platinum chronometer 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 Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand FP Journe , Switzerland
Model Octa Automatique
Year Sold in February 2006
Case No. 459-03A
Bracelet leather with a platinum FP Journe buckle
Diameter 38 mm.
Caliber 1300
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories original box, warranty card
Notes
Launched by Journe in 2001, the Octa Reserve de Marche was the firm’s first self-winding wristwatch with a power reserve of 120 hours. Cased in 38mm, this example is towards the end of the production of the brass movements as it was sold in February 2006 at la Pendulerie in Paris and the model was discontinued in 2005.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss collector