Classique Collection Reference Octa Chronograph, a platinum automatic wristwatch with chronograph, Circa 2004
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With the Octa Chronographe, François-Paul Journe revolutionized the classical conception of a chronograph. Integrated within the Octa automatic winding caliber measuring 30mm in diameter and 5.7mm in thickness, the chronograph is housed in a space just 1mm thick. This space is also occupied by the twin concentric large date display discs. To achieve such a performance, François-Paul Journe imagined flattening the usual column wheel to transform it into a cam wheel. This means it is the profiled rim instead of the column which actions the chronograph levers. A single sliding lever returns the chronograph seconds and minutes to zero by disengaging the brakes at the precise moment when it hits the specially profiled reset parts. These two innovations make it possible to reduce the mechanism to three levels. In this more compact version, the result is a sturdy movement ensuring long-term reliability.
It is fitted with flyback and reset functions and a 60 minutes counter, the date is shown by large, separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. This watch with a platinum case diameter 38mm, with 18K rose gold movement, and 18K white gold and silver guilloche dial. This watch comes with an authenticity certificate only.
Condition Report
The watch is in overall excellent condition with very light hairlines throughout commensurate with age. Case is in overall very good condition with minor surface wear. Bracelet is in excellent condition. Dial is in excellent condition. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
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Fits a wrist size of 8 inches or smaller.
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