• cal. 1300.3 18k gold automatic jeweled movement, adjusted to 5 positions, 22k pink gold rotor • off-set white engine-turned dial display, painted black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, fan-form retrograde date, screwed onto a silvered dial plate, apertures for day and month • platinum case, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum F.P. Journe buckle

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. case in overall excellent condition. Normal surface wear from daily use. Minute debris visible underneath crystal display back and on 18K gold movement. Case back stamped with material hallmarks and "F.P Journe Octa Calendrier No 301-Q Inv. Fecit." Dial in excellent condition. Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to shipping.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by an F. P. Journe Certificate Card, one booklet, polishing cloth, and presentation box with outer packaging.

Characteristic of F. P. Journe's wristwatches, the placement of the time display indications on the right of the dial enables instant legibility unrest♍ricted by the sleeve of the wearer.  T꧂hus, Journe strives to create aesthetically desirable timepieces within a practical framework. 

The present model, today discontinued, includes the complicated annual retrograde calendar functi𒀰on within the extremely sleek and spaciously challenging Octa case.  The calendar adjusts itself instantaneously for the months with 28, 30 and 31 days.  For non-leap years the calendar can be adjusted by a single turn of the crown from February 28th to 29th and the calendar automatically moves from Febru𓂃ary 29th to March 1st.