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F.P. Journe
Octa Sports S
A fine blackened aluminium limited edition wristwatch with date, power reserve and day and night indicator, made to commemorate Jean Alesi's participation in the Indianapolis 500 in 2012
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 200,000€14,400 - 24,100$15,000 - 25,000
HK$125,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- F.P. Journe
- Year
- Circa 2012
- Case No
- 540-ARS
- Model Name
- Octa Sports S
- Material
- Aluminium
- Calibre
- Automatic, 1300.3, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>F.P. Journe</em> rubber strap, 165 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- Aluminum <em>F.P. Journe </em>double folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>F.P. Journe</em> Garantie Warranty, polishing cloth, DVD, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present blackened aluminum wristwatch was made in commemoration of Jean Alesi's participation to the emblematic Indianapolis 500 miles race. The watch is cased in high technology aluminum alloy used in the aeronautics. The dial is enhanced with the logos Indy 500, Lotus and Jean Alesi, further reinforces its sportive aspect and appearance. This ultra-light watch weighs only 53 grams and is produced specifically for a sporty lifestyle. Limited to 99 pieces only, the watch is in like new condition.
F.P. Journe
Swiss | 1999Founded by watchmaker François-Paul Journe in 1999, the F.P. Journe brand is relatively young, but already is as highly regarded by collectors as many distinguished manufacturers with centuries-old heritage. In the minds of the world's savviest collectors, Journe is producing some of the finest wristwatches the market has ever seen. Mastering his craft from restoring historical timepieces, he was the first to create a wristwatch incorporating two escapements that benefit from the phenomenon of resonance — the Chronomètre à Résonance.
Key models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.
Browse MakerKey models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.