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F.P. Journe Octa Divine No. 144-05D

Partially verified

This F.P. Journe Octa Divine, identified as No. 144-05D, is a self-winding chronometer wristwatch produced in 2005. The timepiece features a two-body platinum case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10.5 mm in thickness, characterized by concave lugs and a transparent case back secured with six screws. Its dial consists of a silver chapter ring with painted radial Arabic numerals, mounted to a matte 18K white gold plate. The watch incorporates a 120-hour power reserve indicator, a large double-digit date display, moon phases, and subsidiary seconds. Powering the watch is the Caliber 1300-2, an 18K pink gold movement with 32 jewels and a bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor. The movement utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic 4-arm balance with four timing weights. The watch is completed with a platinum F.P. Journe buckle.

Front view of the F.P. Journe Octa Divine No. 144-05D in platinum.
Front view of the F.P. Journe Octa Divine No. 144-05D in platinum. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding chronometer wristwatch
Maker / attribution
F.P. Journe
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
41
Source-reported date
2005
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
144-05D

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The watch features a two-body platinum case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10.5 mm in thickness. The exterior construction incorporates concave lugs and a transparent case back, which is secured to the main body by six screws. Both the front and back utilize sapphire crystals.

The dial is composed of a silver chapter ring featuring painted radial Arabic numerals, which is secured to a matte 18K white gold plate by three screws. Functionality includes a subsidiary seconds dial, a sector displaying the 120-hour up and down power reserve indication, and apertures for both the large double-digit date and the moon phases. The timepiece is equipped with blued steel hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals.”
  • “D. Silver chapter ring with painted radial Arabic numerals secured to a matte 18K white gold plate by 3 screws, subsidiary seconds, sector for the 120-hour up and down indication, apertures for the large double digit date and the moon phases.”
  • “Blued steel Journe hands.”

Movement Technical Specifications

The timepiece is driven by the Caliber 1300-2, an 18K pink gold movement characterized by fausses cotes decoration. It contains 32 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The regulation system consists of a monometallic 4-arm balance equipped with four timing weights and a shock absorber.

The movement includes a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring and an off-center bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor. The auction description reports that the dial, case, and movement are all signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 1300-2 in 18K pink gold, fausses cotes decoration, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, off-center bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”

Condition and Accompanying Items

The item is accompanied by a certificate. The dial is described as being in 'As new' condition.

The watch includes a platinum F.P. Journe buckle. The auction description notes the presence of original hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Accompanied by a certificate.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AAA Excellent Case: 2 Very good Movement: 2* Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Dial: 1-01 As new HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific significance of the serial number 144-05D in the production sequence of the Octa Divine line?
  • Can the provenance of this specific watch be further established beyond the provided certificate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for F.P. Journe Octa Divine No. 144-05D
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerF.P. Journe“F.P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit”
Serial Number144-05D“No. 144-05D”
Year of production2005“Made in 2005”
Case materialPlatinum“platinum chronometer wristwatch”
Movement caliber1300-2“Cal. 1300-2 in 18K pink gold”
Power reserve120 hours“120-hour power reserve”
Dial descriptionMatte 18K white gold plate“Silver chapter ring with painted radial Arabic numerals secured to a matte 18K white gold plate”
Rotor material22K gold“off-center bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor”

Visible details

  • Blued steel Journe hands
  • Large double digit date aperture at 12 o'clock
  • Concave case lugs
  • Off-center hours and minutes sub-dial with small seconds

Research qualifications

  • The source notes that an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense
  • The exact origin country is not explicitly stated in the source text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Octa Divine F.P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit", "Octa Divine", No. 144-05D. Made in 2005. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum chronometer wristwatch with 120-hour power reserve, large date, moon phases and a platinum F.P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record e6e4fb9767

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