F.P. Journe Octa Divine No. 144-05D
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2005
This F.P. Journe Octa Divine, identified as No. 144-05D, is a self-winding chronometer wristwatch produced in 2005. The timepiece features a two-body platinum case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10.5 mm in thickness, characterized by concave lugs and a transparent case back secured with six screws.
Its dial consists of a silver chapter ring with painted radial Arabic numerals, mounted to a matte 18K white gold plate. The watch incorporates a 120-hour power reserve indicator, a large double-digit date display, moon phases, and subsidiary seconds. Powering the watch is the Caliber 1300-2, an 18K pink gold movement with 32 jewels and a bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor. The movement utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic 4-arm balance with four timing weights.
The watch is completed with a platinum F.P. Journe buckle.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding chronometer wristwatch
- Maker
- F.P. Journe
- Case material
- Platinum
- Power reserve
- 120 hours
- Serial Number
- 144-05D
- Rotor material
- 22K gold
- Dial description
- Matte 18K white gold plate
- Movement caliber
- 1300-2
- Year of production
- 2005
- Maker / attribution
- F.P. Journe
Design
- Visible features
- • Blued steel Journe hands • Large double digit date aperture at 12 o'clock • Concave case lugs • Off-center hours and minutes sub-dial with small seconds
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features a two-body platinum case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10.5 mm in thickness. The exterior construction incorporates concave lugs and a transparent case back, which is secured to the main body by six screws. Both the front and back utilize sapphire crystals. The dial is composed of a silver chapter ring featuring painted radial Arabic numerals, which is secured to a matte 18K white gold plate by three screws. Functionality includes a subsidiary seconds dial, a sector displaying the 120-hour up and down power reserve indication, and apertures for both the large double-digit date and the moon phases. The timepiece is equipped with blued steel hands.
- Condition and Accompanying Items
- The item is accompanied by a certificate. The dial is described as being in 'As new' condition. The watch includes a platinum F.P. Journe buckle. The auction description notes the presence of original hands.
- Movement Technical Specifications
- The timepiece is driven by the Caliber 1300-2, an 18K pink gold movement characterized by fausses cotes decoration. It contains 32 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The regulation system consists of a monometallic 4-arm balance equipped with four timing weights and a shock absorber. The movement includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring and an off-center bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor. The auction description reports that the dial, case, and movement are all signed.
Identification
- Serial number
- 144-05D
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source notes that an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense
- Research required: The exact origin country is not explicitly stated in the source text