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Lot Essay
François-Paul Journe’s platinum cased ‘Octa Calendrier’ was produced between 2003 and 2005. Although all the watches of the Octa range were fitted with the same cases, interestingly there were two different case sizes – 38mm and 40mm. The rare 38mm examples such as the present watch are regarded as the size that is most coveted by Journe purists and aficionados. Today, F.P. Journe 38 mm cases are available upon request only.
Offered in superb and pristine condition with the full set of accessories, this rare 38mm platinum Octa Calendrier is one of the classic models in the development of F.P. Journe’s brand and an eternally desirable horological treasure.
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.
The Octa Calendrier was François-Paul Journe’s first annual calendar wristwatch and the third complication to be integrated into the Octa automatic calibre series. The integration of an annual retrograde calendar while maintaining the dimensions of the movement was another significant horological achievement. As was the system whereby all the indications are set via the crown, without the need for extra pushers on the case band. The instantaneously advancing day and month display is self-adjusting for months with 28, 30 and 31 days, only requiring manual adjustment at the end of February only during the non-leap years. With its unique date disc with retrograde indication and a power reserve of 120 hours, there was nothing quite like the Octa Calendrier when it first appeared on the market.
Offered in superb and pristine condition with the full set of accessories, this rare 38mm platinum Octa Calendrier is one of the classic models in the development of F.P. Journe’s brand and an eternally desirable horological treasure.
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.
The Octa Calendrier was François-Paul Journe’s first annual calendar wristwatch and the third complication to be integrated into the Octa automatic calibre series. The integration of an annual retrograde calendar while maintaining the dimensions of the movement was another significant horological achievement. As was the system whereby all the indications are set via the crown, without the need for extra pushers on the case band. The instantaneously advancing day and month display is self-adjusting for months with 28, 30 and 31 days, only requiring manual adjustment at the end of February only during the non-leap years. With its unique date disc with retrograde indication and a power reserve of 120 hours, there was nothing quite like the Octa Calendrier when it first appeared on the market.