Octa Réserve de Marche | Platinum
This an example of Réserve de Marche*, the final iteration of the important line before it fully transitioned to the modern Automatique. It features a 40mm platinum case with a frosted white gold dial paired with the most up-to-date version of the self-winding movement, the calibre 1300.3. Its quiet charm is persuasive as it was when it first retailed in Geneva in 2007.
The Octa Réserve de Marche, first revealed in 2001, was only the third watch from François-Paul Journe’s eponymous independent. It had the distinction of featuring the brand’s first self-winding calibre and one that offered an industry-leading five days of reserve. It was conceived as a watch for modernity and a way for enthusiasts to ease into the world of F. P. Journe. Initially produced in 38mm and then in the more modern 40mm size, both adhered to the watchmaker’s distinct and original vision for the reference. The Octa Réserve de Marche was produced in this original configuration between 2004 and 2016, and succeeded by the Octa Automatique.
This Réserve de Marche from 2007 offers something of a rare proposition. It inhabits the world of early F. P. Journe while fitted with a thoroughly contemporary version of the watchmaker’s versatile self-winding calibre – 1300.3. It features an improved, uni-directional winding rotor, which is more efficient at winding the mainspring. As such, it remains as future-proof as the watchmaker envisioned this reference would be when he first conceived it.
The platinum 40mm case bears all the details and attractiveness of the Octa line. Its slim, 10mm-tall case features a three-part construction – the domed bezel meets a flat midcase. The rim around the display caseback has a rounded profile and is polished. On it are engraved details such as the brand mark and motto, precious metal hallmarks, serial number, and the name of the line. The caseback is secured by the brand’s proprietary Holt screws. The midcase is home to the three-position crown with the rope-style knurling that is the brand’s signature. The lugs issue fluidly from the midcase. Their short length and the angle at which they curve down make the watch that much more compact and comfortable on the wrist. The 20mm distance between the lugs is bridged by a fresh, large-grained black leather strap secured by a signed platinum buckle.
The dial shows the watchmaker’s mastery of balancing positive and negative space. Across the frosted white gold dial are islands of information. On the right, as is ergonomically appropriate, lies the time display. It is set on a silver base screwed onto the dial. This whitened display features a printed chapter of Arabic minutes at intervals of five, followed by a chemin de fer track to accurately read the moments in between. Further in lie the Arabic hours. The innermost portion wears a hobnail pattern. Between 5 and 7 o’clock lies the subsidiary seconds register with a chemin de fer scale. The signature feuille-style hour and minute hands are heat-blued, as is the simple seconds pointer.
To the left of the time display is the arc of the 120-hour, up-down, marine chronometer-style réserve de marche – it expresses hours since the movement was last fully wound. Just north of it, nestled between the power reserve and the time display, is the window of the twin-wheel date display. It is set by pulling the crown out to the second position. The brand mark and motto lie beneath the power reserve display.
The calibre 1300.3 – the most updated iteration of the self-winding movement – is crafted from rose gold and adorned with circular striping. The baseplate is adorned with perlage. Engraved in gold on the central bridge are details such as the five positions the watch is adjusted to, its precision chronometer-grade timekeeping, and the 18k gold the movement is made from.
The free-sprung balance interacts with an in-line lever escapement. Topping the bridges is the off-centre, bi-directional 22k gold winding rotor finished in a barleycorn pattern with the brand mark and motto. The watch comes with its box and original warranty paperwork dated from 2007.
This Octa Réserve de Marche-Ref. A is unique in proposition. It is the last of the original vision for the line but comes with refinements that remain contemporary. As the gateway to F. P. Journe’s world, its charm is compelling and self-explanatory.
If sold within the United Kingdom, this F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche will be subject to 20% VAT
Closer look
| Brand: | F. P. Journe |
| Model: | Octa Réserve de Marche ref. A |
| Movement: | automatic calibre 1300.3 |
| Functions: | date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
| Features: | power-reserve indicator, display-back, rose gold movement, steel blue hands |
| Case material: | platinum |
| Case diameter: | 40mm |
| Case thickness: |
10mm |
| Lug-to-lug: | 49.5mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front & back |
| Strap: | F. P. Journe grey alligator strap, F. P. Journe platinum pin buckle |
| Lug width: | 20 x 19mm |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Accompanying materials: | F. P. Journe outer box & inner wooden box, care & instruction booklet, certificate of authenticity & warranty card (signed, stamped and dated) |
Condition
This F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show very light signs of wear, though only on the very surface of the material. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections. All hallmarks and engravings throughout are crisp and well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Original: $132,147.50
-70%$132,147.50
$39,644.25
Description
This an example of Réserve de Marche*, the final iteration of the important line before it fully transitioned to the modern Automatique. It features a 40mm platinum case with a frosted white gold dial paired with the most up-to-date version of the self-winding movement, the calibre 1300.3. Its quiet charm is persuasive as it was when it first retailed in Geneva in 2007.
The Octa Réserve de Marche, first revealed in 2001, was only the third watch from François-Paul Journe’s eponymous independent. It had the distinction of featuring the brand’s first self-winding calibre and one that offered an industry-leading five days of reserve. It was conceived as a watch for modernity and a way for enthusiasts to ease into the world of F. P. Journe. Initially produced in 38mm and then in the more modern 40mm size, both adhered to the watchmaker’s distinct and original vision for the reference. The Octa Réserve de Marche was produced in this original configuration between 2004 and 2016, and succeeded by the Octa Automatique.
This Réserve de Marche from 2007 offers something of a rare proposition. It inhabits the world of early F. P. Journe while fitted with a thoroughly contemporary version of the watchmaker’s versatile self-winding calibre – 1300.3. It features an improved, uni-directional winding rotor, which is more efficient at winding the mainspring. As such, it remains as future-proof as the watchmaker envisioned this reference would be when he first conceived it.
The platinum 40mm case bears all the details and attractiveness of the Octa line. Its slim, 10mm-tall case features a three-part construction – the domed bezel meets a flat midcase. The rim around the display caseback has a rounded profile and is polished. On it are engraved details such as the brand mark and motto, precious metal hallmarks, serial number, and the name of the line. The caseback is secured by the brand’s proprietary Holt screws. The midcase is home to the three-position crown with the rope-style knurling that is the brand’s signature. The lugs issue fluidly from the midcase. Their short length and the angle at which they curve down make the watch that much more compact and comfortable on the wrist. The 20mm distance between the lugs is bridged by a fresh, large-grained black leather strap secured by a signed platinum buckle.
The dial shows the watchmaker’s mastery of balancing positive and negative space. Across the frosted white gold dial are islands of information. On the right, as is ergonomically appropriate, lies the time display. It is set on a silver base screwed onto the dial. This whitened display features a printed chapter of Arabic minutes at intervals of five, followed by a chemin de fer track to accurately read the moments in between. Further in lie the Arabic hours. The innermost portion wears a hobnail pattern. Between 5 and 7 o’clock lies the subsidiary seconds register with a chemin de fer scale. The signature feuille-style hour and minute hands are heat-blued, as is the simple seconds pointer.
To the left of the time display is the arc of the 120-hour, up-down, marine chronometer-style réserve de marche – it expresses hours since the movement was last fully wound. Just north of it, nestled between the power reserve and the time display, is the window of the twin-wheel date display. It is set by pulling the crown out to the second position. The brand mark and motto lie beneath the power reserve display.
The calibre 1300.3 – the most updated iteration of the self-winding movement – is crafted from rose gold and adorned with circular striping. The baseplate is adorned with perlage. Engraved in gold on the central bridge are details such as the five positions the watch is adjusted to, its precision chronometer-grade timekeeping, and the 18k gold the movement is made from.
The free-sprung balance interacts with an in-line lever escapement. Topping the bridges is the off-centre, bi-directional 22k gold winding rotor finished in a barleycorn pattern with the brand mark and motto. The watch comes with its box and original warranty paperwork dated from 2007.
This Octa Réserve de Marche-Ref. A is unique in proposition. It is the last of the original vision for the line but comes with refinements that remain contemporary. As the gateway to F. P. Journe’s world, its charm is compelling and self-explanatory.
If sold within the United Kingdom, this F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche will be subject to 20% VAT
Closer look
| Brand: | F. P. Journe |
| Model: | Octa Réserve de Marche ref. A |
| Movement: | automatic calibre 1300.3 |
| Functions: | date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
| Features: | power-reserve indicator, display-back, rose gold movement, steel blue hands |
| Case material: | platinum |
| Case diameter: | 40mm |
| Case thickness: |
10mm |
| Lug-to-lug: | 49.5mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front & back |
| Strap: | F. P. Journe grey alligator strap, F. P. Journe platinum pin buckle |
| Lug width: | 20 x 19mm |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Accompanying materials: | F. P. Journe outer box & inner wooden box, care & instruction booklet, certificate of authenticity & warranty card (signed, stamped and dated) |
Condition
This F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show very light signs of wear, though only on the very surface of the material. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections. All hallmarks and engravings throughout are crisp and well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
