F.P. Journe Octa Chrono

Greetings folks,

Back up for sale is a rare Octa Chrono in 38mm on matching rose gold bracelet, with the gorgeous 18 carat gold movement. I'm not sure of the exact production numbers, but the rose gold version with gold movement was produced in a very short and small run (I believe in 2005-2006), and is much rarer than its white metal brothers with brass or ruthenium organs. It is also one of the first few Octas with solid gold dials, with a cloudy texture (visible with loupe) similar to the new gold dials just released by Montres Journe just a few months back.

Condition: no dents or dings, just hairlines from wear, mostly on the bracelet. Watch head has much less scratches than the bracelet. Overall in 95% condition, case dimensions 38mm by 9mm slim, 120 hour power reserve (it actually runs in excess of 150 hours) with big date and 60 minute flyback chronograph with knurled pushers and crown. Blued steel hands. In excellent working order, well within COSC standards (gains 1 to 2 seconds a week), and wears very comfortably. Date discs function perfectly owing to the upgraded 1300-2 calibre. Full set complete with all boxes and papers.

Montres Journe is one of the few true independent watchmakers gifted with both a brilliant technical mind as well as keen aesthetic acumen. At an international auction earlier this year, an Octa Chrono in the same proportions but in brass movement on leather strap sold for HKD262,500.

Asking USD 41,500 in a reluctant sale. Please text / email + 65 96 88 53 05 / chronometry @ hotmail . com for more images and details.

Cheers