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Lot Essay
This highly attractive rose gold Octa Automatique Lune is one of only three elite models made with mother of pearl and guilloche dials exclusively for F.P. Journe Boutiques and Espaces F.P. JOURNE. The watches included in this collection were the Chronomètre Souverain, the Octa Automatique Lune and the Octa Automatique Réserve, available in either 18K red gold or platinum. The Boutiques Collections are considered among the most exclusive of F.P. Journe timepieces and have over the years included the legendary Black Label Collection and anniversary editions. The present watch is, to the best of our knowledge, the first example of this model to be offered at international auction. Presented in exceptional condition, it is also accompanied by the full set of accessories.
The name ‘Octa’ was given as a prefix to all F.P. Journe’s automatic watches because in Latin it means ‘eight’ and the figure ‘8’ on its side signifies the concept of limitlessness or infinity. This model, as with all F.P. Journe timepieces, combines aesthetic beauty with high precision. The lustrous mother of pearl hour circle with blue Arabic numerals is the perfect contrast to the traditional elegance of the guilloche red gold centre. The dial also features Journe's patented large date display, power reserve and 18K gold moon phase with stars on a blue background. A further mother of pearl panel is inscribed in blue with F.P. Journe’s signature and the Latin inscription ‘Invenit et Fecit’ (invented and made). Journe’s famously distinctive blued steel hands complete the stunning effect. The 18K rose gold Journe caliber 1300.3 automatic movement has an off-centre 22 carat gold rotor. It was the first automatic movement to provide 120 hours of power reserve.
A prize catch for both F.P. Journe collectors and connoisseurs of independent haute horology alike, the present Octa Automatique combines incredible good looks, technical virtuosity and great exclusivity.
The name ‘Octa’ was given as a prefix to all F.P. Journe’s automatic watches because in Latin it means ‘eight’ and the figure ‘8’ on its side signifies the concept of limitlessness or infinity. This model, as with all F.P. Journe timepieces, combines aesthetic beauty with high precision. The lustrous mother of pearl hour circle with blue Arabic numerals is the perfect contrast to the traditional elegance of the guilloche red gold centre. The dial also features Journe's patented large date display, power reserve and 18K gold moon phase with stars on a blue background. A further mother of pearl panel is inscribed in blue with F.P. Journe’s signature and the Latin inscription ‘Invenit et Fecit’ (invented and made). Journe’s famously distinctive blued steel hands complete the stunning effect. The 18K rose gold Journe caliber 1300.3 automatic movement has an off-centre 22 carat gold rotor. It was the first automatic movement to provide 120 hours of power reserve.
A prize catch for both F.P. Journe collectors and connoisseurs of independent haute horology alike, the present Octa Automatique combines incredible good looks, technical virtuosity and great exclusivity.