38mm F.P. Journe Octa Reserve de Marche ref. A “Brass Straight Côtes de Genève”

Up for grabs is an FPJ Octa RDM in platinum

01A reference, indicating the case production in 2001 and A for Octa “Automatique”

This is a very early example, one of first 50 watches made, with an early shiny/shimmer dial as well as first batch of brass Octa movements with straight line Côtes de Genève finishing.

38mm classic FPJ size with brass movement Cal. 1300

A classic combination of platinum case with white gold (grey dial).

This is a very early dial, with grainy and shimmery surface. Original and early silver subdial.

This watch also has correct and original seconds hand with a thick walled ring, opposed to thin rings which came later and were also used as service hands.

The case is in excellent condition without any dings or dents or deep scratches.

The strap is original FPJ, black with original and early platinum buckle.

The watch is accompanied by period correct FPJ wooden box and its original warranty card from Swiss authorized agent at the time.

This watch also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from 2021 which confirmed the watch’s specs and delivery place/year.