{"product_id":"f-p-journe-octa-reserve-de-marche-01a","title":"Octa Réserve de Marche | 01A | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest examples of the Octa Réserve de Marche, the watch features straight line Geneva striping across the movement's bridges, a detail only found on the earliest execution of the movement. Paired with a 38mm case, the watch displays the familiar off-centre time display and double-wheel date display, as well as a marine chronometre-style 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 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 2001 and 2016, and succeeded by the Octa Automatique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an early example of the reference, produced in 2001, as evidenced by the straight striping on the brass movement. This is a detail seen only in the initial batch production. The brand would subsequently move to circular Côtes de Genève and later craft solid gold iterations of the calibre 1300.\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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 brand would soon after transition to circular striping. 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\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 ref. 01A\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\"\u003ehours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, date, power reserve indicator, 24-hour day\/night indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edisplay back\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\"\u003e10.6mm\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\"\u003e44.5mm\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 black 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\"\u003e2001\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, warranty card (signed, stamped \u0026amp; dated), instructions booklet\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 was recently serviced by F. P. Journe in December 2025 and thus comes with time remaining on the brand's servicing warranty. The watch also comes with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity from  A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. P. Journe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63812883710329,"sku":"CEDPT_F4142","price":390000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/F._P._Journe__01A_platinum_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1782121774","url":"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/f-p-journe-octa-reserve-de-marche-01a","provider":"A COLLECTED MAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}