F.P. Journe Octa 20 Years Exhibition Guide

ChristianDK · 2021-04-25T17:58:48Z

Explore F.P. Journe's Octa 20 Years exhibition with ChristianDK's exclusive photos. See rare Octa models, including manufacture-owned '000' serial pieces.

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ChristianDK's exclusive look inside the F.P. Journe 'Octa 20 Years' exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the manufacture's archives. Unable to attend due to travel restrictions, ChristianDK shares images of significant Octa timepieces, including several '000' serial number watches from the manufacture's own collection. This curated selection provides invaluable context for understanding the evolution of the Octa line.

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My contact at the manufacture was so kind to send some pictures from the display cases.I was unable to attend the exhibition as our travel restrictions have been strengthened.

I know a lot of people who would have liked to attend so here is a sneak peak.

Please enjoy.

Note: the number 000 indicates the serial no and means its the one belonging to the manufacture.

000-A, réserve de marche (2001) with calibre 1300 in rhodium-plated brass. 38mm case in platinum, yellow gold and silver guilloché dial.

000-Q, calendrier annuel (2003) with calibre 1300 in rhodium-plated brass. 38mm case in platinum, yellow gold and silver guilloché dial.

000-AR, automatique réserve (2006) with calibre 1300.3 in rose gold. 40mm case in platinum and silver guilloché dial.

000-AL, automatique lune (2007) with calibre 1300.3 in rose gold. 40mm case in platinum and silver guilloché dial.

00/99-OP, calendrier perpétuel (2009) with calibre 1300.3 in rose gold. 40mm case in polished titanium, crown and pusher in 18K 6N gold, ruthenium-plated gold and silver guilloché dial. Tokyo Boutique Anniversary Series, limited to 99 pieces.

00/38-A, réserve de marche. Limited series of 38 exclusive set of 5 emblematic F.P.Journe watches to celebrate the end of the historical 38mm size (2015). Calibre 1300.3 in rose gold.

38mm steel case, bronze dial in gold and silver guilloché.

00/99-AN, automatique (2021) with calibre 1300.3 in rhodium-plated brass with hemstitched bridges. 40mm case in platinum, yellow gold and silver guilloché dial.

Limited series of 99 pieces to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the Octa calibre.

Key Points from the Discussion

The '000' serial number on the exhibited watches signifies that they are part of F.P. Journe's permanent manufacture collection, offering a unique historical perspective on the brand's own reference pieces.
The large crown on the latest anniversary RDM model sparked a notable aesthetic debate among collectors, with some finding its size unconventional for the Octa line.
Many collectors expressed disappointment over missing the physical exhibition due to travel limitations, highlighting the community's strong desire for in-person experiences with rare F.P. Journe pieces.
The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to view watches that are typically only seen in photographs, underscoring the importance of such events for the collector community.

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Cpt Scarlet

Apr 25, 2021

Thank you for sharing the photos.

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p-m-k

Apr 25, 2021

I would have also loved to be able to visit in person!

mlb356

Apr 25, 2021

The new limited piece has a very nice grain to the dial. A perfect modern iteration on the original

ChristianDK

Apr 25, 2021

Sadly not something he is willing to do any more.

Jay (Eire)

Apr 26, 2021

Great to see these, as with many of us I’d wished to have seen this or the Resonance exhibition. There’ll be other events in the future hopefully.

dnlmpg

Apr 26, 2021

Interesting to see the latest anniversary RDM in the flesh. My first reaction is a very adverse reaction to its crown... just seems soooo weird for it to be so big (not what she said)

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