F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve

F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve

F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve (ref. Octa Reserve), 40 mm platinum case, 10.6 mm high, automatic movement (1300.3), 30 m water resistance. List price $75,000 to $82,000.

Specifications

Brand
F.P. Journe
Reference
Octa Reserve
Style
Dress
Case diameter
40 mm
Thickness
10.6 mm
Case material
Platinum
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
Automatic (1300.3)
Power reserve
120 hours
Complications
big date, power reserve, off-centre dial
Water resistance
30 m
Strap or bracelet
Leather
Released
2001
List price
$75,000 to $82,000

120 hours from a rotor

By Marco Bellini, Zurich ·

Five days from an automatic movement, in 2001. Journe's caliber 1300.3 runs 120 hours, and the reserve indicator on the dial actually matters: leave it on the dresser Thursday evening and it is still running on Monday.

Big date, off-centre time, platinum, 40 mm by 10.6 mm. The layout is crowded but logical. I find the date a little large for the dial, and 75,000 to 82,000 USD is a lot for an automatic dress watch, even this one. For the Journe collector who wants something to wear every day. Anyone else should start with the Chronomètre.

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