F.P. Journe A fine and attractive platinum annual calendar wristwatch with day, date and month indication, retrograde date hand, Certificate of Authenticity and presentation box
38 mm diameter
In the modern world of horology, Fran?ois-Paul Journe, or F. P. Journe, is synonymous with innovation, technology and fine artisanship. With an enlarged date indication, the present watch - the Octa Calendrier - is a magnificent wristwatch which includes an annual calendar complication as well as an incredible power reserve of over 120 hours. Designed with astounding technological mastery, the single mainspring of the movement offers five days of power reserve. More importantly, the watch was specially designed to remain highly accurate throughout the duration of those five days.
Fitted with a platinum case, this timepiece is a rare and fine example of the highly collectable Octa Calendrier series which was in production from 2005 to 2014. The movement fitted within this F. P. Journe’s watch was made with 18K gold and adorned wondrously. As seen through the transparent case back, the guilloche-patterned, bi-directional winding rotor is certainly an eye-catching wonder that will capture any beholder’s attention. This rotor is also uniquely mounted off-center to bolster its efficiency of self-winding. All of the bridges are decorated with circular stripes and the base plate has received a perlage treatment resulting in a beautiful presentation. While the manufacturer’s tagline is “Invenit Et Fecit”, meaning “Invented and Made” in Latin, the present watch certainly holds up to the motto.