The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 27

Octa Réserve de Marche F. P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit", "Octa Réserve de Marche", No. 543-A. Made in 2006. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum chronometer wristwatch with 120-hour powerreserve indicator, large date and a platinum F. P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 19,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 23,400

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Off-center, guilloche silver with painted radial Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial secured to a matte 18K white gold plate by 3 screws, sector for the 120-hour power reserve indication, aperture for the large double digit date. Blued steel Journe hands. M. Cal. 1300-2 in 18K pink gold, 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. 38 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