Lot Essay
For another example of the Octa Automatique, please see Lot 2826 in this sale.
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SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, OCTA AUTOMATIQUE MODEL, CASE NO. 401-02A, CIRCA 2002
Details
F.P. JOURNE. A FINE PLATINUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE
SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, OCTA AUTOMATIQUE MODEL, CASE NO. 401-02A, CIRCA 2002
MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 1300, rhodium-plated brass mechanical movement, 22k gold rotor
DIAL: Silvered, white time display with Arabic numerals combined with subsidiary seconds, fan-form sector for 120 hours power reserve, date
CASE: Platinum, glazed display back secured by six screws, 38 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: F.P. Journe crocodile strap, platinum F.P. Journe buckle
ACCOMPANIED BY: F.P. Journe Warranty dated 2 July 2003 and fitted presentation box.
SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, OCTA AUTOMATIQUE MODEL, CASE NO. 401-02A, CIRCA 2002
MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 1300, rhodium-plated brass mechanical movement, 22k gold rotor
DIAL: Silvered, white time display with Arabic numerals combined with subsidiary seconds, fan-form sector for 120 hours power reserve, date
CASE: Platinum, glazed display back secured by six screws, 38 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: F.P. Journe crocodile strap, platinum F.P. Journe buckle
ACCOMPANIED BY: F.P. Journe Warranty dated 2 July 2003 and fitted presentation box.
Special notice
> Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.
> Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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