F.P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche Limited Edition

About this reference

The F.P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche Limited Edition 34 was produced in 2003 to commemorate the opening of the brand’s Tokyo boutique. Limited to 34 pieces, this reference features a 38mm platinum case and a ruthenium-coated gold dial, a combination reserved for early limited series. It houses the Calibre 1300, an automatic movement made of rhodium-plated brass rather than the 18k rose gold used in later production. Collectors value this specific reference for its historical significance as one of the first boutique editions and for its brass movement, which marks the brand's early era. On the secondary market, these pieces typically command prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range. A notable auction result occurred in 2021 when a well-preserved example sold for approximately $590,000, reflecting the high demand for ruthenium-dial brass-movement pieces among Journe specialists.