F.P. Journe “Octa S” lineSport ref. ARS Aluminum 42mm on Bracelet

Up for grabs is an F.P. Journe Octa Sport

This is reference ARS with 42mm aluminum case, warranty card is dated in 2016 at time of purchase.

This is a 42mm model, only produced between 2011 and 2014 with aluminum alloy case and bracelet. The case, bracelet, dial, and movement are all made out of an aluminum alloy, landing this only at 53 grams total weight.

It is believed that only 216 Octa S were ever made in aluminum, including those models on rubber straps.

The 42mm size and smooth bezel wears very comfortably on pretty much anyone’s wrist.

This ARS utilized an aluminum alloy automatic cal. 1300.3

The dial is also made out of an aluminum alloy with a sapphire subdial accented with red lacquer. The hour and minute hands, as well as the hour markers are luminous.

The condition of this watch is extremely well preserved, mint and almost like new. There are no scratches, no dings, and no dents. Most importantly, there is no corrosion or pitting of the aluminum anywhere, not even on the clasp.

The case of this Octa Sport is in excellent condition as well. No pitting or discoloration or damage on inside of the caseback either.

This watch comes with FPJ boxes, Octa S manual, and original warranty card, as well as a service receipt from FPJ in 2020.