F.P. Journe - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions Spring 2025 Geneva Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: 2017
    Case No: 457-AL
    Model Name: Octa Lune Havane
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal.1300.3, 40 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum F.P. Journe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by F.P. Journe Carte de Garantie Internationale dated May 10th, 2017, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - F.P. Journe introduced the Octa collection in 2001, a groundbreaking achievement in watchmaking. Featuring automatic movements with an impressive 120-hour power reserve, the collection maintained the same case size regardless of complications—a true technological feat that remains remarkable to this day.

    - In 2007, responding to feedback from friends, François-Paul Journe developed a new caliber, the Cal. 1300.3, to optimize winding efficiency, even for those with a sedentary lifestyle. Designed to activate the rotor with even the slightest arm movement, this innovative automatic movement took three years of research and development before its debut, showcasing F.P. Journe’s commitment to technical excellence.

    - The present Octa Lune Havane, produced only between 2016 and 2018, is one of the rarest variants of the collection. Its rich chocolate brown dial, a unique blend of gold and ruthenium, reflects the brand’s independence and creative freedom. Developed by F.P. Journe’s in-house dialmakers, Les Cadraniers de Genève, the dial required months of refinement to achieve its distinctive hue. Paired with a noble platinum case, this Octa Lune Havane is a sublime example of independent watchmaking, making it a standout addition to any discerning collection.

  • Artist Biography

    F.P. Journe

    Swiss • 1999

    Founded 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.

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A very attractive platinum automatic wristwatch with brown dial, oversized date, power reserve, moonphases, warranty and presentation box

2017
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF40,000 - 80,000 
€42,500-85,000
$44,500-89,100

Sold for CHF101,600

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions Spring 2025

5 - 12 March 2025