Next day delivery in store
Buy before 6pm to receive your order next day.Next day delivery
Orders before 6pm from Monday to Saturday (or before 1pm on Sunday) will be delivered Next working day (except Northern Ireland and Highlands). Orders placed after 6pm (after 1pm on Sunday) or for Northern Ireland and Highlands will be delivered in 2 working days.Drop Point
In 2-3 working days. Pick up your parcel in one of the many diferent collection points available and during a wide range of hours.Same day delivery in London:
Place your order before 13:00 to get it today!. If you order later on, you’ll receive it the next day and if you order on Sunday, you’ll receive it the next working day.SHIPPING
Complimentary ground shipping within 1 to 7 business days In-store collection available within 1 to 7 business days Next-day and Express delivery options also available Purchases are delivered in an orange box tied with a Bolduc ribbon, with the exception of certain items See the delivery FAQs for details on shipping methods, costs and delivery timesCharacteristics of wood :
- Hard, compact , fiberous and porous
- Good wood gives a rich, warm and beautiful surface.
Wood is used for the construction of:
- Floor, Furniture, Walls
- Incidental furnishing (lampshades, picture frames)
- Kitchen & restaurant ware
Description
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 |
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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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