Lot #2542
F.P. Journe Octa Reserve de Marche Platinum Early Rose Gold Dial Brass Movement
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Introduction
Launched in 2001 and produced until 2005, the F.P. Journe Octa Reserve De Marche was the first automatic timepiece with a power reserve of over 120 hours. As with nearly every F.P. Journe timepiece, the Octa Reserve De Marche revolutionized the conventional idea of what was possible for a watch of its type. Powered by the automatic cal. 1300, the Octa Reserve De Marche’s 30mm x 5.7mm brass movement packed its large date display and incredibly impressive 120-hours of power reserve within just three layers of labyrinthine architecture. Featuring an 18k rose gold oscillating weight and incredible finishing, the cal. 1300 is a stunning sight to behold and is fitting for such an exceedingly rare and beautiful watch. Sporting F.P. Journe’s signature dial design, the Octa Reserve De Marche boasts a golden dial with its off-center time and seconds subdials at 3 o’clock in white screwed down on top of the grainy golden base. As with F.P. Journe’s early dials, this golden dial features a grainy texture that shimmers vividly, and allows the timepiece’s natural patina to make then piece unique in its own right. As for the white time displays, the hours and minutes are shown on the larger of the two, and the running seconds on the smaller of the two, and the power reserve takes up the 9 o’clock side of the dial. Sitting atop the dial is the large date display that acts like a crown on one of F.P. Journe’s early entrants within the kingdom of independent watchmaking, a kingdom they have conquered.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Authenticity Certificate, Service Invoice, Instruction Booklet
Est. value range
$100,000 – $150,000
The Details
Brand
FP Journe
Dimensions
38mm x 10.6mm
Model
Octa Reserve de Marche
Movement
Automatic cal. 1300
Reference
B-ORM PT 38 A RG
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2002
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Platinum
Included
Watch, Instruction Booklet, 2020 Service Paper, Certificate of Authenticity issued in 2021.
Dial Color
Salmon
THE DIAL
Offered as one of the earlier pieces within this collection, this 2002 example boasts one of F.P. Journe's earlier displays whereby the golden dial features a subtle grainy texture that brings the entire watch to life as it dances in the light.
THE MOVEMENT
While today famed for making their movements entirely out of 18kt rose gold, early pre-2004 F.P. Journe timepieces feature brass movements, just like the cal. 1300 in this 2002-dated example.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint overall condition. Having been serviced by Montres Journe in 2021, the case underwent a full mechanical servicing as well as being "Carefully buffed." The case has some minor hairlines visible, but is generally free from any major marks or scratches. The mesmerizing rose gold dial is in near-mint condition, with a light patina forming on the dial, a unique and desirable trait of the very earliest gold dials. Watch is accompanied by a service invoice as well as an Authenticity Certificate issued in 2021, signed by François Paul Journe himself.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
Embodying the aesthetic and mechanical excellence of F.P. Journe along with the brand's rare and sought-after intricacies like its grainy golden dial, brass movement, and universally wearable 38mm diameter case in platinum, this Reserve de Marche has everything one could want in an F.P. Journe.
Sam Hines
Managing Director
