In celebration of French racing driver Jean Alesi’s participation in the emblematic Indianapolis 500 Miles races, F.P. Journe devoted a limited edition of 99 pieces, the Octa Sport Indy 500, to the iconic sportsman, each individually numbered from 501 to 599. Drawing from the original Octa Sport, this model is encased in a high technology aluminium alloy often used in aeronautics. The blackened aluminium case is fitted with a black dial with the signatures of the Indy 500, Lotus and Jean Alesi, reinforcing the watchmaker’s support of motor racing.

The present model is astoundingly light and sits comfortably on the wrist as it only weighs 53g, despite its staggering 42mm waistline. In correspondence to the lightness of the case, the automatic cal. 1300-3 within is fitted with a unidirectional rotor made of aluminium alloy with an additional tungsten segment to increase the winding speed. Assembled from 86 components, each part is finished to the highest degree as like all other F.P. Journe creations. The bridges are embellished with Côtes de Genève embellishment and the baseplate is also grained.

Offered in excellent overall condition, the present Octa Sport Indy 500 is accompanied by an F. P. Journe signed letter confirming its authenticity and that the present example is numbered 544 (44 out of 99 pieces). Amplified with sportiness with a dash of adventure, this is the ultimate sports watch born ready for thrill and excitement.