{"product_id":"f-p-journe-octa-platinum","title":"Octa Reserve de Marche | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the last of examples of the Octa Réserve de Marche* to feature straight-line Geneva striping on the rhodium-plated brass bridges of the self-winding calibre 1300, a detail only found in the earliest examples of F. P. Journe watches. This piece, with a case from the second year of serial production in 2002, is likely one of the last to come with this detail. It is paired with a platinum case in the more desirable 38mm size and a yellow gold backdrop to the now familiar off-centre time display, double-wheel date display and marine chronometre-style power reserve indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Octa Réserve de Marche, first revealed in 2001, was only the third watch from François-Paul Journe’s eponymous independent. It was the first reference to feature the brand’s self-winding calibre 1300, offering 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarliest examples featured straight-line Côtes de Genève on the bridges of the calibre 1300, with the brand later moving to circular striping starting in the second year of serial production in 2002. This marks this example, which features a case from 2002, as one of the very last examples to be produced with straight-line striping on the brass calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platinum 38mm 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, year of production, 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 lug width is furnished with a tan, large-grained leather strap secured by a signed, platinum pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow gold dial shows the mastery with which the watchmaker balances positive and negative spaces – across the aureate expanse lie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass calibre 1300 is finely adorned with straight line Côtes de Genève applied on all bridges. The bridges feature anglage while the jewels and black polished screws have mirror-polished countersinks. The baseplate is adorned with perlage. Engraved in gold on the central bridge are details such as the five position the watch is adjusted to and its precision chronometer-grade timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free sprung balance interacts with an in-line, lever escapement. Topping the bridges is the off-centre, bi-directional winding 22k gold winding rotor finished in a barleycorn pattern with the brand mark and motto.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis set includes both inner and outer boxes, original warranty from 2003 (sale date) as well as service paperwork from 2025.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Octa Réserve de Marche is a significant moment in the history of one of the most important independent brands. That this example holds within it so many details that were of the moment – namely the brass calibre 1300 with straight-line adornment and a 38mm platinum case – makes it all the more special and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eOcta Réserve de Marche\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eautomatic calibre 1300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower-reserve indicator, display-back, brass movement, steel blue hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eplatinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe yellow alligator strap, F. P. Journe platinum pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 19mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2003 (sold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eF. P. Journe outer box \u0026amp; inner wooden box, travel box, servicing invoice (from 2025), international warranty card (stamped \u0026amp; dated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis F. P. Journe is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear, only very light superficial marks on the very surface of the material. The dial, hands, and movement are free of imperfections and have been well preserved. All hallmarks and engravings are well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977127215481,"sku":"CJCPT_F4032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F_P_Journe__platinum_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1784121923","url":"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/f-p-journe-octa-platinum","provider":"A COLLECTED MAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}