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F.P. Journe
Octa Automatique Lune "Number 016”
An early and highly attractive platinum chronometer wristwatch with date, moon-phase, and power reserve with warranty card and presentation box, numbered 016
Estimate
$70,000–140,000
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Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
2008, Switzerland
Case No
016-AL
Model Name
Octa Automatique Lune "Number 016”
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 1300.3, 36 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum F. P. Journe pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe warranty card dated April 28, 2008, instruction booklet, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Early production model, possibly the 16th Octa Automatique Lune produced
• Box, papers, and in like-new condition
• All-in-one crown system to adjust time, date, and moon-phase
In 2007, Journe released the “Automatique Lune,” featuring the cal. 1300.3 with a new dial layout with the hour and minute position moved to the traditional horological display format at the outer rim of the dial. The new model offered a classic, clean, easy-to-read display, and while the moon-phase and large date apertures remained the same, the Arabic hour numerals were newly prominent at the periphery of the dial with the railroad minute track between them. Even more impressive, is the all-in-one crown system to adjust the moon-phase and date functions, eliminating the use for pushers and pin adjustors.
Further enhancing the rarity, the present example is an early production model of the Automatique Lune from 2008 numbered 016, representing the 16th piece ever produced. Offered in excellent condition and with box and papers, the present timepiece is innovative, contemporary and elegant, perfectly matching the genius of its creator.
• Early production model, possibly the 16th Octa Automatique Lune produced
• Box, papers, and in like-new condition
• All-in-one crown system to adjust time, date, and moon-phase
In 2007, Journe released the “Automatique Lune,” featuring the cal. 1300.3 with a new dial layout with the hour and minute position moved to the traditional horological display format at the outer rim of the dial. The new model offered a classic, clean, easy-to-read display, and while the moon-phase and large date apertures remained the same, the Arabic hour numerals were newly prominent at the periphery of the dial with the railroad minute track between them. Even more impressive, is the all-in-one crown system to adjust the moon-phase and date functions, eliminating the use for pushers and pin adjustors.
Further enhancing the rarity, the present example is an early production model of the Automatique Lune from 2008 numbered 016, representing the 16th piece ever produced. Offered in excellent condition and with box and papers, the present timepiece is innovative, contemporary and elegant, perfectly matching the genius of its creator.
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.