Credits: Article and images by Tim Mosso @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/05/21/f-p-journe-octa-perpetuelle-reviewed-by-tim-mosso/
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Journe’s intent when launching the Octa was to create an automatic specifically to 1) keep chronometer-like time and 2) drive complications. In my experience, it excels at both.
Since mid 2004, Journe’s use of solid 18-karate rose gold bridges and plates has been a crowd-pleaser and a distinguishing mark for the brand. Partially due to the medallion-like movement and partially due to the solid gold dial, the titanium case of the Perpétuelle doesn’t produce the toy-like sensation of Journe’s titanium/aluminum hybrid sports watches.
While the solid-gold construction impresses, movement finish details are clean and sufficient to the original MSRP. All caliber 1300 derivatives are constructed with concessions to price, and this is true of most Journe movements.
Most notable are the bridge bevels; they are clean but bear obvious evidence of having been shaved on an automated milling device. No sharp interior angles or exterior points form where beveled edges converge.
The 22-karat rotor’s grain d’orge pattern is attractive, but its edges are rough and industrial. Text anywhere on the movement is applied mechanically, but some of it appears sloppy – that’s clear on the rotor’s center.
Screws are polished, but no meaningful slot or circumference dressing is applied.
None of this detracts from the fundamental merits of Journe’s design. Every Journe watch hangs its hat on distinctive design, innovative watchmaking, and its link to an historically important creator.
The Octa Perpétuelle adds limited edition rarity and its status as Journe’s first perpetual calendar wristwatch. “First” is a flag that flies forever, and this watch is a potential collection cornerstone on that basis alone.
For more information, please visit www.fpjourne.com/en/collection/boutique-anniversary/octa-perpetuelle-anniversaire-tokyo
Quick Facts: F.P. Journe Octa Perpétuelle
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day, month, leap year, retrograde date
Case: Titanium grade 5 with rose gold hardware; 40mm; 10.5mm thick; 47.7mm lug-to-lug; 30-meters WR; push down crown
Dial:White gold with ruthenium coating; screws in rose gold; retrograde date; day; month; hours; minutes; seconds
Movement: Caliber 1300.3, automatic unidirectional winding, 160-hour power reserve, 39 jewels, 3Hz, free sprung balance, five-position adjustment, 30.8mm diameter, 18-karat rose gold bridges and plates, perpetual calendar with retrograde date, quick-set day and date with locking trigger for monthly adjustment
Clasp: rose gold pin buckle or single fold deployant clasp
Limitation: 99 pieces
2024 Preowned Price: $270,000
* Tim Mosso is the media director and watch specialist at WatchBox/The 1916 Company. You can check out his many videos at www.youtube.com/@WatchBoxStudios/videos.
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Credits: Article and images by Tim Mosso @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/05/21/f-p-journe-octa-perpetuelle-reviewed-by-tim-mosso/