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F.P. Journe
Octa Sport Aluminium
An ultra-light and attractive aluminium wristwatch with small seconds, large date, day and night, power reserve indication, bracelet and warranty
Estimate
HK$400,000–800,000
€43,600–87,100
$51,300–103,000
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Manufacturer
F.P. Journe
Year
Circa 2014
Case No
193-ARS
Model Name
Octa Sport Aluminium
Material
Aluminium
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 1300.3, 40 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Aluminium F.P. Journe bracelet, max length 210mm
Clasp/Buckle
Aluminium F.P. Journe deployant clasp
Dimensions
42mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by F.P. Journe warranty stamped Espace F.P. Journe Taipei and dated 28 June 2014 and cloth.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Weighs only 57 grams
- Only a 3-year production run
- First movement ever to be created from aluminium
- Preserved in excellent condition
The F.P. Journe's Octa Sport is a stylish contemporary automatic wristwatch with a charcoal grey dial and an aluminium bracelet to match. Notably, rubber inserts are fixed onto the sides of the case and the end of each link of the bracelet, which not only protects the timepiece from shocks and impact but also gives it a distinctive look. This, in addition to the slim, rubberised rope-like crown renders the piece, aesthetically, quite unlike any other. A dream to wear on the wrist, this exclusive aluminium watch is astounding lightning and weighs only 57g.
The matte aluminium dial is highlighted by complementary pops of red and white, from the date numerals within the signature outsized apertures, the day/night indication, the small seconds and the model’s designation under 12 o’clock. These red accents on the dial further enhance the sportiness of this model.
The aluminium cal. 1300.3 marks the first movement ever to be created from this material and is an unusual choice for the brand given their preference for brass movements for early examples and current pink gold movements found on other models.
Offered in excellent condition, the present Octa Sport is accompanied by its warranty. Discontinued in 2014 after a short 3-year run, this is a rare opportunity to own a highly versatile aluminium sports watch from this important brand.
- Weighs only 57 grams
- Only a 3-year production run
- First movement ever to be created from aluminium
- Preserved in excellent condition
The F.P. Journe's Octa Sport is a stylish contemporary automatic wristwatch with a charcoal grey dial and an aluminium bracelet to match. Notably, rubber inserts are fixed onto the sides of the case and the end of each link of the bracelet, which not only protects the timepiece from shocks and impact but also gives it a distinctive look. This, in addition to the slim, rubberised rope-like crown renders the piece, aesthetically, quite unlike any other. A dream to wear on the wrist, this exclusive aluminium watch is astounding lightning and weighs only 57g.
The matte aluminium dial is highlighted by complementary pops of red and white, from the date numerals within the signature outsized apertures, the day/night indication, the small seconds and the model’s designation under 12 o’clock. These red accents on the dial further enhance the sportiness of this model.
The aluminium cal. 1300.3 marks the first movement ever to be created from this material and is an unusual choice for the brand given their preference for brass movements for early examples and current pink gold movements found on other models.
Offered in excellent condition, the present Octa Sport is accompanied by its warranty. Discontinued in 2014 after a short 3-year run, this is a rare opportunity to own a highly versatile aluminium sports watch from this important brand.
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.