18Σ︎
F.P. Journe
Octa Chrono
A fine and rare platinum flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and solid gold movement
Estimate
HK$170,000 - 250,000
Sold For
HK$212,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
Circa 2008
Case No
157-C
Model Name
Octa Chrono
Material
Platinum and 18k yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, 1300-2, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Navy blue <em>F.P. Journe</em> crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum <em>F.P. Journe </em>buckle
Dimensions
38.5 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Accessories
With <em>Montre Journe </em> service receipt dated 12 December 2013, polishing cloth, product literature, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The F.P. Journe Octa Chronograph perfectly illustrates the brand's philosophy: to make the most cutting edge wristwatches available on the market today.
Their motto, "Invenit et Fecit", or "he invented it and made it" is exemplified by the watch's eccentric time display, registers and large date. The watch is further distinguished by its slim automatic gold movement, a trademark of the firm's, which also houses the patented twin concentric large display discs.
Their motto, "Invenit et Fecit", or "he invented it and made it" is exemplified by the watch's eccentric time display, registers and large date. The watch is further distinguished by its slim automatic gold movement, a trademark of the firm's, which also houses the patented twin concentric large display discs.
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.