No Reserve
171Σ︎
F.P. Journe
Octa Jour/Nuit "Ruthenium"
An early and rare limited edition platinum wristwatch with small seconds, date, day and night, power reserve indication, ruthenium-coated dial and movement, certificate and presentation box, numbered 33 of a limited edition of 99 pieces
Estimate
$70,000–140,000•︎
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
Circa 2003, Switzerland
Case No
No. 33/99-02A
Model Name
Octa Jour/Nuit "Ruthenium"
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 1300, 32 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 Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, and fitted presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Part of the "Ruthenium Collection,” featuring a striking ruthenium coating across both the dial and movement
• Limited to only 99 pieces
The present Octa Jour/Nuit is a particularly rare early F.P. Journe, numbered 33 of only 99 examples produced. Introduced in 2002, it forms part of the celebrated Ruthenium Collection, a series of just five models produced between 2001 and 2005 that occupies an important place in the early history of the manufacture.
The Ruthenium Collection represents a transitional period for F.P. Journe, bridging the early brass movements and the 18K pink gold movements that would become a signature of the brand. The movements were crafted in brass and coated with ruthenium, while the white gold dials received the same treatment, giving the watches their distinctive smoky-grey appearance. The collection comprised the Octa Jour/Nuit, Octa Calendrier, Octa Chronographe, Chronomètre à Résonance and Tourbillon Souverain, each limited to just 99 examples.
The Octa Jour/Nuit is particularly unusual within the collection, combining the automatic Octa movement with a day-and-night indication and having been produced exclusively as part of the Ruthenium series. Its extremely limited production, distinctive ruthenium finish and position at the end of Journe’s brass movement era make it one of the most sought-after early creations from the independent watchmaker.
• Part of the "Ruthenium Collection,” featuring a striking ruthenium coating across both the dial and movement
• Limited to only 99 pieces
The present Octa Jour/Nuit is a particularly rare early F.P. Journe, numbered 33 of only 99 examples produced. Introduced in 2002, it forms part of the celebrated Ruthenium Collection, a series of just five models produced between 2001 and 2005 that occupies an important place in the early history of the manufacture.
The Ruthenium Collection represents a transitional period for F.P. Journe, bridging the early brass movements and the 18K pink gold movements that would become a signature of the brand. The movements were crafted in brass and coated with ruthenium, while the white gold dials received the same treatment, giving the watches their distinctive smoky-grey appearance. The collection comprised the Octa Jour/Nuit, Octa Calendrier, Octa Chronographe, Chronomètre à Résonance and Tourbillon Souverain, each limited to just 99 examples.
The Octa Jour/Nuit is particularly unusual within the collection, combining the automatic Octa movement with a day-and-night indication and having been produced exclusively as part of the Ruthenium series. Its extremely limited production, distinctive ruthenium finish and position at the end of Journe’s brass movement era make it one of the most sought-after early creations from the independent watchmaker.
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.