F.P. Journe Platinum Octa Lune Watch with Salmon Dial

Founded in 1999, F.P. Journes watchmaking credentials have grown to contend with centuries-old watchmaking behemoths like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and many more. As part of that incredible rise through the ranks, timepieces like the Octa Lune that we have here have played a pivotal role. Clearly displaying the brands craftsmanship, the Octa Lune boasts a stunning salmon dial with a grainy texture that truly reveals itself in the metal in a manner that pictures cant quite describe. Boasting F.P. Journes signature off-center hour and minutes subdial, with an overlapping running seconds dial at 3 oclock, the Octa Lunes display has the trademark F.P. Journe layout. Completing the display is a date aperture near 12 oclock, a subtle power reserve indicator, and the models eponymous moon phase display below. A thoughtfully executed timepiece, the entire display feeds into F.P Journes signature aesthetic. Further compounding upon that aesthetic is the Octa Lunes luxurious platinum construction. Produced in 2004, this example also boasts the now-discontinued 38mm sizing. Sought-after by collectors for its perfect proportions, its 38mm diameter allows it to sit on the wrist perfectly and wear as elegantly as possible. Powered by the automatic cal. 1300.1 movement, it also features a 22kt gold winding rotor that can be enjoyed behind its exhibition caseback, leaving its owner with two sides to enjoy either its impressive mechanics or stunning good looks.