For François-Paul Journe – Friend of MrWatchMaster – since the launch and minimal modifications, the Octa has proven its precision and endurance. The presentation of the Octa automatic movement in 2001 marked a turning point and proved that the watchmaking revolution of the 21st century was underway.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, F.P.Journe presents the Automatique in a limited series of 99 pieces, with, for those nostalgic of the early years, a case in Platinum of 40 mm powered with the calibre 1300.3 in rhodium-plated Brass, and a satin-finished dial in yellow Gold, similar to those produced in 2001 when François-Paul finished them by hand.
The power reserve indicator has been moved down slightly to leave more space for the enlarged date, displayed in a window now measuring 4.7 x 2.6 mm for easier legibility. The numerals of the hour and minute dial have also been enlarged. Only one slight aesthetical modification has been made to the movement, now decorated with openwork bridges; this will be a feature as of 2021 on all 1300.3 calibres.
“The Octa is an accomplished movement that requires no further modification due to its almost unreal performance”.
François-Paul Journe, Master Watchmaker, Founder F.P. Journe
This Limited Series will be available at the 10 F.P.Journe Boutiques and Espaces. The Automatique will later join the current collection with a 40 or 42 mm case in Platinum or 18K 6N Gold, and a dial in Gold and guilloché Silver.
Technical Specifications:
Calibre 1300.3
Limited to 99 pieces
Movement
F.P.Journe automatic calibre 1300.3 in rhodied Brass
Rotor in 22K 5N Gold, off centre and guilloché
Monodirectional winding
Dimensions of the movement
Overall diameter: 34.60 mm
Casing-up diameter: 30.40 mm
Overall height: 5.95 mm
Height of winding system: 3.10 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S1.20 mm
Balance
Balance with four adjustable inertia weights
Anachron flat balance spring
Mobile stud holder
Free-sprung
Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
Pinned GE stud
Slipping mainspring
Frequency: 21,600v/h (3Hz)
Inertia: 10.10 mg*cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 12 h dial up: >280°
90 h dial up: >220°
Main Characteristics
Mono directional automatic winding
Instantaneous date change
Three position crown
Correction of the date, position 2, anti-clock wise,
Correction of the time, position 3
Escapement
Linear lever escapement 15 teeth
Indications
Off centre hours – minutes – small second
Large date in aperture in 2 windows at 11h30
Power reserve at 8h30
Autonomy
160 +/-12 hours
Winding speed: 274 rotations / 24 hours
Finishing
Graining on base plate
Circular Côtes de Genève on bridges
Rhodied base plate and bridges
Golden engravings
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Steel components hand polished and chamfered
Case
Platinum PT 950
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 10.07 mm
Dial
Yellow Gold and Silver
Steel circle fixing the hour dial
Number of parts
Movement without dial: 260
Cased up on leather strap: 301
Jewels: 37
For more information please visit https://www.fpjourne.com