F.P. Journe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE Hong Kong Monday, November 30, 2015 | Phillips
  • 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 F.P. Journe crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum F.P. Journe buckle
    Dimensions: 38.5 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Montre Journe service receipt dated 12 December 2013, polishing cloth, product literature, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • 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.

  • 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 fine and rare platinum flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and solid gold movement

Circa 2008
38.5 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$170,000 - 250,000 

Sold for HK$212,500

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