F.P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche A

F. P. Journe Octa Reserve de Marche Platinum 38mm Brass Movement "Peach" Dial 2002

The F.P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche with its original brass movement is a foundational milestone in modern independent watchmaking, produced between 2001 and 2005. Housed in a 38 mm platinum case just 10.6 mm tall, this early iteration features the groundbreaking Calibre 1300—an integrated automatic movement offering a remarkable 120‑hour power reserve and a 22 k gold off‑centre rotor. The gilt finishing and rhodium‑plated brass construction reflect Journe’s artisanal roots and technical daring, while the asymmetric layout—offset hours and minutes, small seconds at 4:30, large date and power‑reserve indicator at 7:30—remains instantly recognizable and visually balanced. This example features a gold dial that has taken on a lovely warm patina with a pink hue, making it particularly unique. As the brand’s first automatic wristwatch, it established the enduring Octa architecture, combining exceptional autonomy with chronometric precision. The brass movement variants are exceedingly rare, with fewer than 2,000 produced across all models, and are highly coveted by connoisseurs for their historical significance and tactile warmth. This example embodies the poetic transition from Journe’s early ‘brass era’ to his later gold movements, making it both a technical tour de force and a deeply personal expression of the watchmaker’s philosophy. Like New with F.P. Journe service papers dated 2024, and European Watch Company leather pouch.