Octa Automatique Réserve - Ref. AR
Octa Automatique Réserve Havana - Ref. AR
OCTA Automatique Lune - Ref. AL
OCTA Automatique Lune Havana - Ref. AL
Octa Réserve de Marche - Ref. OR
OCTA Lune - Ref. OL
Octa Divine - Ref. OD
Divine - Ref. DN
OCTA UTC - Ref. UTC
Octa Chronographe - Ref. OC
Octa Calendrier - Ref. OQ
Quantième Perpétuel - Ref. QP
OCTA Collection

OCTA CHRONOGRAPHE - Ref. OC Calibre 1300.3 FP Journe FP Journe

Platinum case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
18K 6N Gold case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: 18K 6N Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Platinum case and bracelet
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
18K 6N Gold case and bracelet
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: 18K 6N Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Platinum case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: 18K 6N Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
18K 6N Gold case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Platinum case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Finishing
Platinum case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
18K 6N Gold case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: 18K 6N Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Platinum case and bracelet
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
18K 6N Gold case and bracelet
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: 18K 6N Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Platinum case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: 18K 6N Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
18K 6N Gold case
Diameter: 38 or 40 mm
Overall height: 10.6 mm
Dial: white Gold and whitened guilloché Silver
Hands: blued Steel
Calibre 1300.3

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.

OCTA CHRONOGRAPHE - Ref. OC Calibre 1300.3 FP Journe FP Journe

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About

This model was produced between 2004 and 2008

The first Chronograph wristwatch with flyback and large date offering a power reserve of 120 hours.

With the Octa Chronographe, François-Paul Journe revolutionise the classical conception of the chronograph. Integrated within the Octa automatic winding calibre measuring 30,80 mm in diameter and 5.70 mm in thickness, the chronograph is housed in a space of only 1 mm thick. This space is also occupied by the twin concentric large date display discs. To achieve such a performance, François-Paul Journe imagined flattening the usual column wheel to transform it into a cam wheel. This means it is the profile rim instead of the column which actions the chronograph levers. A single sliding lever returns the chronograph seconds and minutes to zero by disengaging the brakes at the precise moment when it hits the specially profiled reset parts.

These two innovations make it possible to reduce the mechanism to three levels. In this more compact version, the result is a sturdy movement ensuring long term reliability.

It is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.

Testimony
Calibre OCTA

A horological ideal

“The construction of the Octa calibre has less powerful ties with horological history than do the constant-force device or resonance models, but it symbolises an horological ideal of giving timekeepers the highest possible degree of precision and autonomy!

One can indeed note the fact that if church clocks are placed so high, in addition to enhancing visibility, it was mostly because it often took an entire month for the driving-weights to drop the length of their cords. Numerous systems were invented to increase the operating duration of timekeeping devices, meeting with various degrees of success. Given the small volume of a wristwatch, the size of the mainspring was automatically limited. Watchmakers therefore discovered the trick of adding an extra wheel to the customary geartrain in order to extend the duration of its development. Unfortunately, actually using this system, even with a stronger spring, led them to observe that the level of energy actually reaching the balance remained low. To compensate for this, they fitted a smaller balance using less energy, but which was also less stable. It is therefore not unusual to find that some watches able to run for several days display an extremely unpredictable level of precision.

This challenge was a powerful source of motivation! I then imagined that the best and the most obvious means of extending the running duration would be to extend the capacity of the spring development. The difficulty lay in integrating it on the same level as the gear-train and the escapement, given its stability: 1 metre and 1 millimetre thick. Thanks to the low torque of this spring, I could achieve extremely fast automatic winding (one and a half hours on a Chappuis cyclotest for over 5 days’ running).

Once the challenge of autonomy was thus successfully met with this automatic winding calibre, I knuckled down to the second challenge of managing to insert various complications into that same movement: power reserve with large date display, fly-back chronograph with large date display, retrograde annual calendar, etc… and of doing so while maintaining an identical size for all models in the Octa collection.

Three years of research and development were required before this automatic winding movement that is unique in the world could be presented to the public.”


François-Paul Journe

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
  • About

    This model was produced between 2004 and 2008

    The first Chronograph wristwatch with flyback and large date offering a power reserve of 120 hours.

    With the Octa Chronographe, François-Paul Journe revolutionise the classical conception of the chronograph. Integrated within the Octa automatic winding calibre measuring 30,80 mm in diameter and 5.70 mm in thickness, the chronograph is housed in a space of only 1 mm thick. This space is also occupied by the twin concentric large date display discs. To achieve such a performance, François-Paul Journe imagined flattening the usual column wheel to transform it into a cam wheel. This means it is the profile rim instead of the column which actions the chronograph levers. A single sliding lever returns the chronograph seconds and minutes to zero by disengaging the brakes at the precise moment when it hits the specially profiled reset parts.

    These two innovations make it possible to reduce the mechanism to three levels. In this more compact version, the result is a sturdy movement ensuring long term reliability.

    It is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.

  • Testimony

    Calibre OCTA

    A horological ideal

    “The construction of the Octa calibre has less powerful ties with horological history than do the constant-force device or resonance models, but it symbolises an horological ideal of giving timekeepers the highest possible degree of precision and autonomy!

    One can indeed note the fact that if church clocks are placed so high, in addition to enhancing visibility, it was mostly because it often took an entire month for the driving-weights to drop the length of their cords. Numerous systems were invented to increase the operating duration of timekeeping devices, meeting with various degrees of success. Given the small volume of a wristwatch, the size of the mainspring was automatically limited. Watchmakers therefore discovered the trick of adding an extra wheel to the customary geartrain in order to extend the duration of its development. Unfortunately, actually using this system, even with a stronger spring, led them to observe that the level of energy actually reaching the balance remained low. To compensate for this, they fitted a smaller balance using less energy, but which was also less stable. It is therefore not unusual to find that some watches able to run for several days display an extremely unpredictable level of precision.

    This challenge was a powerful source of motivation! I then imagined that the best and the most obvious means of extending the running duration would be to extend the capacity of the spring development. The difficulty lay in integrating it on the same level as the gear-train and the escapement, given its stability: 1 metre and 1 millimetre thick. Thanks to the low torque of this spring, I could achieve extremely fast automatic winding (one and a half hours on a Chappuis cyclotest for over 5 days’ running).

    Once the challenge of autonomy was thus successfully met with this automatic winding calibre, I knuckled down to the second challenge of managing to insert various complications into that same movement: power reserve with large date display, fly-back chronograph with large date display, retrograde annual calendar, etc… and of doing so while maintaining an identical size for all models in the Octa collection.

    Three years of research and development were required before this automatic winding movement that is unique in the world could be presented to the public.”


    François-Paul Journe
  • Technical description

    Technical Specifications

    Movement :

      Automatic Winding
      22K Gold rotor
      Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

    Dimensions :
    • Overall diameter : 30 mm
    • Thickness : 5.50 mm
    Characteristics :

      Straight line silver escapement
      Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
      Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

    FREQUENCY :

      21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

    Number of jewels :

      32

    Number of pieces :

      254

    Movement :

      Automatic Winding
      22K Gold rotor
      Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

    Dimensions :
    • Overall diameter : 30 mm
    • Thickness : 5.50 mm
    Characteristics :

      Straight line silver escapement
      Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
      Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

    FREQUENCY :

      21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

    Number of jewels :

      32

    Number of pieces :

      254


    At the heart of the movement
    At the heart of the movement
    Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
    fpjourne

    Technical description


    The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
    Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
    fpjourne

    Technical description


    The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.

Technical Specifications

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254

Movement :

    Automatic Winding
    22K Gold rotor
    Speed: 120 hours = 1h30 on a Chappuis cyclotest

Dimensions :
  • Overall diameter : 30 mm
  • Thickness : 5.50 mm
Characteristics :

    Straight line silver escapement
    Dedicated 4 arm balance with intertial adjustment
    Plates and bridges in 18K rose Gold

FREQUENCY :

    21'600 Alt/H, 3Hz

Number of jewels :

    32

Number of pieces :

    254


At the heart of the movement
At the heart of the movement
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.
Brevet - EP 1 760 544 A1
fpjourne

Technical description


The Octa Chronographe is fitted with a fly-back and return-to-zero functions, as well as a 60-minute counter. The date is shown on the dial by large-sized separate numerals, according to a patented display mode. The guilloché silver hour, minute and small second sub dials are screwed with a steel circle to the 18-carat gold watch face.