F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche, No. 543-A
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2006
This F. P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche wristwatch, identified as No. 543-A, was manufactured in 2006. The timepiece features a self-winding mechanism housed in a two-body, polished platinum case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness, equipped with concave lugs and a transparent case back secured by six screws.
The watch functions as a chronometer and includes a 120-hour power reserve indicator and a large date aperture. Its off-center silver dial displays guilloche texturing, painted radial Arabic numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial, all mounted onto a matte 18K white gold plate. The movement, Calibre 1300-2, is constructed from 18K pink gold with fausses cotes decoration and incorporates a bi-directional 22K gold guilloche rotor.
The watch is completed by a platinum F. P. Journe buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch with power reserve
- Maker
- F. P. Journe
- Movement
- Calibre 1300-2
- Dimensions
- 38 mm diameter, 11 mm thickness
- Case material
- Platinum
- Power reserve
- 120 hours
- Serial number
- 543-A
- Production date
- 2006
- Movement material
- 18K pink gold
- Maker / attribution
- F. P. Journe
Design
- Visible features
- • Off-center silver dial with guilloche pattern • Large aperture for date display at 12 o'clock • Blued steel hands for hours, minutes, and power reserve • Transparent case back revealing the 18K pink gold movement
- Case and Dial Design
- The timepiece is constructed with a two-body, solid, polished platinum case characterized by its concave lugs. The watch utilizes sapphire crystals and a transparent back secured by six screws to allow visibility of the internal mechanics. The watch measures 38 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness. The dial is an off-center design composed of guilloche silver featuring painted radial Arabic numerals. This assembly includes a subsidiary seconds dial and is secured to a matte 18K white gold plate using three screws. The dial layout incorporates a sector for the 120-hour power reserve indication and a prominent aperture for the large double-digit date, complemented by blued steel hands.
- Signatures and Grading
- The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker. The grading system used for this lot is listed as AAA Excellent, with the case condition marked as Very good and the movement condition marked as Very good with an asterisk. The dial is described as being in 'As new' condition, with the hands noted as original. The object is accompanied by a certificate and is supplied with a platinum F. P. Journe buckle.
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by the Calibre 1300-2 movement, which is crafted from 18K pink gold and finished with fausses cotes decoration. The movement houses 30 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement. It is equipped with a monometallic 4-arm balance featuring 4 timing weights adjusted to 5 positions, paired with a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Automatic winding is achieved via an off-center bi-directional 22K gold guilloche rotor. The movement carries engravings such as "Exclusive Power Reserve System" and "Precision Chronometer".
Identification
- Serial number
- 543-A
- 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: Condition report suggests an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense
- Research required: Exact place of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the provided text