F. P. Journe

The Octa collection embodies the original legacy of F. P. Journe's automatic watches. In fact even today, F. P. Journe would still be using the same calibre he developed back in 2001. Developed with longevity in mind, the calibre 1300 features a off-centered rotor to reserve space for future complications to be incorporated, which turned into reality down the line. The present example is from F. P. Journe's very first attempt of an automatic watch, the Octa Réserve de Marche. It features a movement crafted in rhodium plated brass, which would be an extremely desirable trait from collectors. As a young brand, F. P. Journe would control their budget by employing the use of brass as a movement material until approximately 2004, phasing out brass and favouring the use of pink gold as a movement material. These brass movement watches however deem extremely collectible as it represents the earliest heritage of the brand. According to research, not more than approximately 530 brass movement Octa Réserve de Marche were produced. The present example is cased in platinum with a yellow gold dial and preserved in excellent overall condition.