The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 13

Octa Réserve de Marche - Jour et Nuit F.P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit", "Octa Réserve de Marche - Jour et Nuit", No. 95/99-02A. Made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in 2002. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum chronometer wristwatch with 120-hour power-reserve indicator, day and night indication, large date, ruthenium-plated gold dial plate, and a platinum F.P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000 / USD 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 46,800

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Ruthenium, plated gold, off-center, guilloche silver with painted radial Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial secured on an 18K gold plate with 3 screws, sector for the 120-hour power reserve indication, apertures for the large double digit date and day/night indication. Blued steel Journe hands. M. Cal. 1300, rutheniumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, off-center bi-directional 22K gold guilloche rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Movement also engraved "Exclusive Power Reserve System" and "Precision Chronometer". Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 11 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Ruthenium Is a chemical element whose symbol is Ru and whose atomic number is 44. A rare transition metal of the periodic table?s platinum group, ruthenium may be associated with platinum ores and is used as a catalyst in some platinum alloys. It is a polyvalent hard white metal that does not tarnish at normal temperatures