Home • F. P. Journe • F. P. Journe
F. P. Journe Octa Perpétuelle Anniversaire, Tokyo, 40mm, Titanium
This limited edition Octa Perpétuelle Anniversaire Tokyo watch is one of only 99 pieces, created between 2009 and 2010. Each of the series is individually numbered (XX/99-OP) and cased in titanium, with rose gold accents. The Octa Perpétuelle represents an innovative and thoughtful approach to the long-established complication, which hasn't been repeated beyond these 99 pieces.
Tokyo Anniversaire
This example, is one of few pieces from the Tokyo Anniversaire series, celebrating the opening of F.P. Journe's Tokyo boutique. The watchmaker himself has demonstrated a long-standing affection for his Tokyo Boutique, the very first one he opened in 2003. Speaking to the Financial Times in 2010, Journe says that the impetus behind opening the boutique was that no retailer was sufficiently focused or well informed to sell the brand. Occupying two floors of a minimalist Tadao Ando building in chic Aoyama, the boutique has been the connecting link with many of Journe's most important clients in Japan.
Five watches currently make up the Tokyo Anniversaire collection, with each featuring ruthenium coated dials, polished titanium cases and rose gold accents. This was the first time an entirely new model was created for the series, which also includes modified versions of the Souverain, Tourbillon, Résonance and Centigraphe. The Octa Perpétuelle was only ever made as part of the Tokyo Anniversaire series, meaning that this approach to the perpetual calendar complication only appears in these 99 pieces. Both the dial layout and movement configuration weren't repeated as part of normal production, speaking to the François-Paul Journe's dedicated approach to limited editions.
The use of titanium for the cases is highly unusual for the watchmaker, especially when it is paired with the distinctive rose gold accents. As a result of their unconventional aesthetics and considering few pieces appear to have left the country in which they were first sold, the Tokyo Anniversaire pieces have developed a cult following among collectors. As the only piece in the series to integrate a brand new complication, the Octa Perpétuelle has also been a source of intrigue.
Building on the Octa
In the design, Journe reorients the original F.P. Journe calendar watch. Like the Octa Calendrier, the days of the week and months are displayed in two opposing windows, beside the silver guilloché dial showing the hours and minutes. The month aperture for the Octa Perpétuelle conceals the leap-year indication within the month of February, switching to "B FE" or "Bissextile February", every four years, with superimposed discs. The month of February is otherwise displayed as "1FE", "2FE" and "3FE", using a more conventional three letter format for the remaining months.
Borrowing again from the Calendrier, the Octa Perpétuelle features the same distinctive long arc for the retrograde date display, automatically advancing the date for months with 29, 30 and 31 days. Situated on the left side of the case, the Octa Perpetuelle features a unique lever system for quick adjustment of the months annually, with a locking mechanism preventing accidental changes.
Housed in a 40 mm dress watch case, the watch is made further distinguished by the ruthenium coated dial. The charcoal grey surface is delicately textured, giving the dial a mixture of tones and added depth. The overall appearance differs from that of the Ruthenium Collection, with a noticeably darker and more consistent matte tone.
The words "Invenit et Fecit" are inscribed below the rose F.P. Journe signature (Latin for 'Invented and Made' or more literally "Designed and built by F.P. Journe") in classic F.P. Journe style - a nod to signing conventions of a century ago. The lettering for the date discs is also highlighted in rose, complimenting the handset and exposed dial screws.
This self-winding, F.P. Journe caliber 1300.3 perpetual calendar movement is 18-carat rose gold, with Côtes de Genève, constructed with 32 jewels and a shock absorber mechanism. It features a straight-line lever escapement, and monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, adjusted to 5 positions.
It includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, with off-centre 22-carat gold guilloché rotor winding in only one direction using a self-locking ball bearing system. The movement is engraved "Exclusive Power Reserve System" and "Precision Chronometer".
The Set
This Octa Perpétuelle Anniversaire Tokyo watch comes with an F.P. Journe outer and inner box, the original stamped paperwork, a copy of the original purchase invoice and a copy of the paperwork from a full service with Journe in 2016. Limited to 99 pieces and wonderfully preserved, it demonstrates Francois-Paul Journe's long-standing affection for the Tokyo boutique.
Brand: F. P. Journe
Model: Octa Perpétuelle - OP
Movement: mechanical self-winding Cal. 1300.3
Functions: perpetual calendar, hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
Features: ruthenium-coated dial, rose gold movement, display back, rose gold accents
Case: 40 mm titanium
Crystal: sapphire front and display-back
Strap: F. P Journe burgundy alligator strap, rose gold F.P. Journe deployant clasp, Zürich taupe grained leather strap
Lug/buckle width: 20/19mm
Year: sold in 2010
Box & papers: F.P. Journe outer and inner boxes, original paperwork, copy of original purchase invoice, copy of Journe servicing paperwork dated 2016
This Octa Perpétuelle is in excellent condition. The case has been very well preserved, with only minor signs of light wear and surface imperfections. The set includes inner and outer F.P. Journe boxes, a rose gold deployant clasp and Tokyo edition burgundy/fuchsia alligator strap. The original stamped paperwork is also included.
Whilst the calibre 1300.3 perpetual calendar movement of this Octa Perpétuelle keeps excellent time, there are some inconsistencies with the setting of the calendar, where the days and months will sometimes intermittently stick in-between changeovers - a fault which is often found with some examples of the Octa Perpétuelle. Though it was fully serviced by F.P. Journe in 2016, it is offered with a complimentary service, organised through the Paris boutique.
We stand by the quality of all of our pre-owned watches and mechanical objects. If something goes wrong, we'll always strive to remedy the situation in a timely manner and to the best of our ability. The satisfaction and trust of our clients is of the highest importance, to everyone at A Collected Man.
All of our pre-owned watches have undergone thorough, non-invasive mechanical inspections and have been serviced, if appropriate, to ensure that they meet our highest standards of timekeeping and functionality.
Our pre-owned watches, unless stated otherwise, are covered by either a full or a limited twenty-four month warranty. This excludes any damage sustained due to improper use or accident. Due to their age, some pre-owned watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when new.
Any of our pre-owned watches which have been serviced by their respective manufacturer, will carry the manufacturer's servicing guarantee. This is separate and supersedes, the standard warranty offered by A Collected Man. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. You can write to us directly at enquiries@acollectedman.com, for further clarification.
A Collected Man is also an authorised retailer for a number of watchmaking brands. These watches are covered by the warranty from the original manufacturer.
We offer complimentary worldwide delivery on our watches. If ordering from overseas, delivery will depend on the value of the timepiece and the destination. All import taxes and duties are the responsibility of the buyer.
If ordering from the UK before 1 PM, your watch will be sent the same working day. The courier will depend on the value of the watch, with all watches delivered the next working day.
Please note that pre-owned goods (in the United Kingdom) are subject to a marginal rate of VAT, which can not be reclaimed. For further information, please see here.
You can cancel your order without giving any reason, within 14 days from the day the watch has been delivered to you.