F.P.Journe Octa Calendrier Platinum Silver Opaline Dial (2004)

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The F.P.Journe Octa Calendrier in platinum features a beautifully balanced silver opaline dial with a signature asymmetric layout. The annual calendar displays the date via a large retrograde scale, alongside day and month apertures, offering practical complication with visual harmony.

Powered by the in-house Caliber 1300.3, the movement is made of 18k rose gold and delivers a robust 120-hour power reserve. Housed in a 40mm or 38mm case, the Octa Calendrier is a standout piece for collectors who appreciate mechanical ingenuity and elegant, understated design.

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The F.P.Journe Octa Calendrier in platinum is a masterclass in elegant complication, showcasing the independent watchmaker’s commitment to innovation, precision, and timeless aesthetics. Crafted in solid platinum, the 38mm case exudes quiet luxury with its polished finish, slim profile, and signature flat bezel. The watch embodies Journe’s philosophy of "invenit et fecit"—he invented it and made it—marking it as a truly in-house creation.

At the heart of the piece lies the signature silver opaline dial, beautifully balanced and legible, with a retrograde date arc spanning the top half. The calendar mechanism automatically advances the large date pointer across the 1–31 scale, elegantly snapping back to “1” at the end of each month. The right side of the dial features an off-center subdial for hours and minutes, joined by a small seconds counter at 5 o'clock and a day-of-week aperture at 11 o'clock, offering a complete yet visually uncluttered calendar display.

Powering the Octa Calendrier is the renowned automatic F.P.Journe Caliber 1300.3, crafted from 18k rose gold—a signature of the brand. It features a unidirectional 22k gold rotor, visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, and delivers a 120-hour power reserve thanks to an oversized mainspring barrel. The movement’s finishing is impeccable, with Côtes de Genève on the bridges, circular graining on the baseplate, and chamfered screw heads throughout.

Paired with a hand-stitched black alligator leather strap and a platinum tang buckle, the watch wears comfortably while delivering immense technical sophistication. Its subtle presence hides one of the most mechanically creative calendar systems in contemporary watchmaking.

The F.P.Journe Octa Calendrier in platinum with silver opaline dial is a testament to independent haute horlogerie—offering collectors a poetic fusion of mechanical complexity, precious materials, and minimalist design sensibility. It is as intellectually rewarding as it is visually refined, and an essential reference for any serious collector of modern independent watchmaking.

Reference Number
Octa Calendrier
Model Family
Octa Calendrier
Movement
Manual Winding
Case Material
Platinum
Bracelet Material
Leather Strap
Dial
Silver Opaline
Case Dimension
38mm
Year
2004
Condition
Pre-Owned (Good)
Box & Papers
Original Box, Original Papers

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