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


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Grading System
Grade:
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