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Property of an Important Private Chicago Collector

F.P. JOURNE | OCTA AUTOMATIQUE A PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2002

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June 24, 04:52 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of an Important Private Chicago Collector

F.P. JOURNE


OCTA AUTOMATIQUE

A PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION, CIRCA 2002


Dial: copper

Caliber: cal. 1300 automatic

Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws

Case number: 171-02A

Closure: 18k pink gold F.P Journe buckle 

Dimensions: diameter 38 mm 

Signed: case, dial, and movement

Accessories: F.P. Journe presentation box with outer packaging,Warranty card and instructional manual


The Octa Automatique is the very first model of F.P. Journe's Octa series of wristwatches, launched in 2001 and features a patented ultra-thin large date display consisting of two concentric discs carrying the numerals encircled by a driving wheel to ensure admirable readability.


It is thought that only 2000 examples across all FP Journe’s early pieces were produced using brass for their movements before they graduated production into this constructed from solid gold. Given this inherent rarity and their association with the inception of what is rightly considered contemporary independent watch making’s most important brands and in addition to the fact that they are housed in the original and most desirable 38mm case size, they are considered the most sought after and collectable of the brands pieces.