Property of an Astute Asian Collector
940Σ
F.P. Journe
Octa Calendrier
A very fine and rare pink gold limited edition annual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date and black mother-of-pearl dial, made for Sincere Fine Watches
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The Octa Calendrier was introduced by F.P. Journe in 2005. The watch features an annual calendar mechanism, eccentric time display and retrograde date. This example is a rare variant of the highly collectible Octa Calendrier as it is fitted with a beautiful black mother-of-pearl dial and pink gold case.
Limited to only 10 examples, the watch was retailed by the distinguished Singaporean retailer Sincere.
Limited to only 10 examples, the watch was retailed by the distinguished Singaporean retailer Sincere.
F.P. Journe
Swiss | 1999Founded by watchmaker François-Paul Journe in 1999, the F.P. Journe brand is relatively young, but already is as highly regarded by collectors as many distinguished manufacturers with centuries-old heritage. In the minds of the world's savviest collectors, Journe is producing some of the finest wristwatches the market has ever seen. Mastering his craft from restoring historical timepieces, he was the first to create a wristwatch incorporating two escapements that benefit from the phenomenon of resonance — the Chronomètre à Résonance.
Key models include the Résonance, tourbillon wristwatches incorporating a remontoir and the limited edition Vagabondage series. Especially sought-after are his earliest "souscription" watches, made in 1999.