F.P. Journe - The New York Watch Auction: NINE New York Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: F.P. Journe
    Year: Circa 2003
    Case No: 090-03C
    Model Name: Octa Chronographe
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1300, 32 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum F.P. Journe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by F.P. Journe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, fitted presentation box, and outer box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 2001, F.P. Journe introduced his automatic “Octa” movement, which today, over 20 years later, remains a favorite among collectors. The caliber 1300 of the “Octa” models features a seven-day power reserve but is only presented as 120 hours as a chronometer, since past that duration, the linear energy flow needed for chronometry isn’t mechanically guaranteed. The caliber was introduced with a brass movement, however it was redesigned in 2004 as the 1300.2, using an 18-karat rose gold movement, then changed once again in 2007 to the 1300.3, with a uni-directional winding rotor, opposed to the original’s bi-directional winding.

    The Octa Chronograph was the world’s first automatic flyback chronometer chronograph with oversized date window. The Octa Chronograph was also the first Journe model to be discontinued, when it was replaced by the Centigraphe Souverain chronograph in 2007.

    Produced in two series, the first with the caliber 1300 with brass movement like the present watch, and the second 1300.2 with 18K gold movement, it is a wonderful reinterpretation of a chronograph. The asymmetrical dial, with large time indication to the right side of the dial, is offset by the smaller 60-minute dial to the left side.

    A very early example dating from 2003 with serial number 090, the present watch bears a shimmery, grainy-textured white gold dial in a 38mm platinum case, making it one of the most desirable configurations for Octa Chronographs cherished by collectors. Offered in exemplary condition, the visually stunning dial pairs with the ingenious movement to achieve horological excellence.

  • Artist Biography

    F.P. Journe

    Swiss • 1999

    Founded 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.

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A striking and unusual platinum flyback chronograph wristwatch with white gold dial, date, Certificate of Origin, and presentation box

Circa 2003
38mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.

Estimate
$85,000 - 185,000 
CHF76,600-167,000
€79,500-173,000
HK$664,000-1,440,000
S$116,000-252,000

Sold for $190,500

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The New York Watch Auction: NINE

New York Auction 9 - 10 December 2023