F.P. Journe Octa Series User manual

User manual -Collection Octa
A unique design based on an exclusive mechanism
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he construction of the Octa calibre has less powerful ties with the history of horology as the constant-force device or resonance
models do. Nevertheless, it symbolizes a horological ideal: giving timekeepers the highest possible degree of precision and autonomy.
It can be observed, that if church clocks are set so high in towers, apart from 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 running
time of timekeeper’s devices, only meeting limited success. Given the restricted volume of a wristwatch, the size of the mainspring was
immediately limited. Watchmakers then discovered the trick of adding an extra wheel to the customary gear train, in order to extend
the length of its development. Unfortunately, using this system only led them to observe that the level of energy actually reaching the
balance remained poor. o compensate, they fitted a smaller balance consuming less energy, but which also lost in stability. herefore,
it’s not unusual to find watches that run for several days displaying an extremely unpredictable level of accuracy.
his challenge was a powerful source of motivation. I then imagined that the best and most obvious solution to lengthen the
running time would be to increase the capacity of the spring development. Given its stability (1 metre and 1 millimetre thick), the chal-
lenge was to integrate it on the same level as the gear train and escapement. hanks to the low torque of this spring, I could achieve
extremely fast automatic winding (one and a half hour on a Chappuis cyclotest for over 5 day’s 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 chrono-
graph with large date display, retrograde annual calendar, U C and of doing so while maintaining an identical size for all models in the
Octa collection. hree years of research and development were required before this one of a kind automatic calibre could be presented
to the public.
François-Paul Journe
Préface
Calibre Octa
An Horological Ideal_

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Octa Lune_ Ref. LN
he third model of the Octa line with automatic winding offers over 120 hours of chronometric power reserve, reminding us
of ancient times when the full moon was the only source of light during the night. While today we no longer depend on moonlight for
night vision, the moon phase indication remains one of the most poetic of all horological complications.
he hours, placed on the right hand side of the dial, are easily and quickly read.
Octa Divine_ Ref. DN
A worthy heir of the Octa line, the Octa Divine with automatic winding and central hour and minutes features several compli-
cations: small second at 5, phases of the moon at 7, power reserve between 9 and 10, and large date between 11 and 12.
One recognises F.P. Journe’s characteristic aesthetic elegance, with the seconds circle placed in the lower right-hand section,
and the hour and minute steel circle screwed onto the dial, a patented, brand-specific feature. he moon phase display is revealed by
a metallised sapphire disc that advances by one notch each time the date changes.
For elegant and discerning ladies, F.P. Journe has created the Octa Divine in a 36 mm (Ref. D) case as the first jewellery model
of the collection. It is available with 3 different diamond settings.
Collection Octa

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Octa Automatique Réserve_ Ref. AR
he Octa line introduces the Octa Automatique Réserve model with a silver guilloché F.P. Journe dial resembling that of the
Chronomètre Souverain, and centered hour and minute hands for easier and more traditional time reading.
he arrival of the new Octa 1300.3 calibre symbolises the never-ending quest for optimum functionality and features a 22K red
gold off-centered rotor with mono-directional winding and a self-locking ball bearing system. he ceramic balls allow the rotor to move
in one direction, while blocking it in the other. Every infinitesimal movement is thus maximally exploited for optimized winding.
Octa Automatique Lune_ Ref. AL
Created the same year as the Octa Automatique Réserve, the Octa Automatique Lune, with a silver guilloché F.P. Journe dial,
offers centered hour and minute hands for an easier and more traditional time reading.
he new Octa 1300-3 calibre results from the never-ending quest for optimum functionality and features a 22K red gold off-
centered rotor that winds in only one direction, with a self-locking ball bearing system. he ceramic balls allow the rotor to move in
one direction, while blocking it in the other. Every infinitesimal movement is thus maximally exploited for optimized winding.

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Always taking into account the notes and observations concerning his watches, François-Paul Journe states:
“I realized that one of my friend’s Octa was never completely
wound because he works on a computer and his hand doesn’t
move enough.”
From this observation he created the new Octa caliber (1300-3) that uses the slightest movement to automatically wind the
watch. With talent, the watchmaker turns the problem around, and creates a new off centered rotor heavier in 22K gold, that winds
in only one direction with a self-locking ball bearing system. he ceramic balls allow the rotor to move in one direction and block it in
the other. his way, every infinitesimal movement is maximally exploited for an optimized winding of the watch.
he new calibre retains the characteristics of the classic Octa with: a five day power reserve (120h) and a variable inertia
balance wheel for an optimum yield that offers each model of the Octa line an irreproachable stability. he Octa collection is conceived
for all lifestyles, from the most extreme to the most quiet.
Technical development
Octa Calibre
Optimized winding system_

Special balanceLarge barrelWinding rotor in 22K Gold.Unidirectional automatic windingImportant!
On a rotating watch winder, for all models of
the Octa line, program 274 rotations /24 hours
to maintain the precision of the watch.Turn only in the indicated direction!Inertia weights
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Characteristics
Mechanism of the Octa Calibre
EP Patented System

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Crown_
Manuel winding :
Your watch is automatically wound when worn.
If the watch is stopped, turn the crown in position 0about a dozen times clock wise.
All models of the Octa Line offer an exceptional power reserve of 5 days (120 hours +).
The Octa models can operate longer than those 120 hours but the precision is thus not as efficient.
Setting the date :
Pull the crown in position 1and turn anti clock wise.
A manual correction is necessary, except for the months with 31 days.
Setting the time :
Pull the crown in position 2and turn anti clock wise to advance the watch hands.
It is strongly advised not to turn the hands in the other direction.
Power reserve :
The power reserve hand indicates the number of hours remaining for the watch to function.
Important !
Push the crown back in position 0for the watch to work.
Operating Instruction
Octa Réserve de Marche /Octa Automatique Réserve

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Operating Instruction
Octa Automatique Réserve
The hour, minutes and seconds dial in silver
guilloche is fixed by a steel circle screwed*
on the 18K gold dial.
* Patented system
Hours and minutes
Power reserve indicator
Seconds
Large date
Crown

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Crown_
Manuel winding :
Your watch is automatically wound when worn.
If the watch is stopped, turn the crown in position 0about a dozen times clock wise.
All models of the Octa Line offer an exceptional power reserve of 5 days (120 hours +).
The Octa models can operate longer than those 120 hours but the precision is thus not as efficient.
Setting the date :
Pull the crown in position 1and turn anti clock wise. The moon phase will adjust simultaneously.
A manual correction is necessary, except for the months with 31 days.
Setting the moon :
Pull the crown in position 1and turn clock wise.
Each jump is equal to one day.
Setting the time :
Pull the crown in position 2and turn anti clock wise to advance the watch hands.
It is strongly advised not to turn the hands in the other direction.
Power reserve :
The power reserve hand indicates the number of hours remaining for the watch to function.
Important !
Push the crown back in position 0for the watch to work.
Operating Instruction
Octa Lune /Octa Automatique Lune

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Operating Instruction
Hours and minutes
Power reserve indicator
Seconds
Large date
Crown
Moon phases
The hour, minutes and seconds dial in silver guilloche
is fixed by a steel circle screwed*on the 18K gold dial.
* Patented system
Octa Lune Octa Automatique Lune

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Crown_
Manuel winding :
Your watch is automatically wound when worn.
If the watch is stopped, turn the crown in position 0about a dozen times clock wise.
All models of the Octa Line offer an exceptional power reserve of 5 days (120 hours +).
The Octa models can operate longer than those 120 hours but the precision is thus not as efficient.
Setting the date :
Pull the crown in position 1and turn anti clock wise. The moon phase will adjust simultaneously.
A manual correction is necessary, except for the months with 31 days.
Setting the moon :
Pull the crown in position 1and turn clock wise.
Each jump is equal to one day.
Setting the time :
Pull the crown in position 2and turn anti clock wise to advance the watch hands.
It is strongly advised not to turn the hands in the other direction.
Power reserve :
The power reserve hand indicates the number of hours remaining for the watch to function.
Important !
Push the crown back in position 0for the watch to work.
Operating Instruction
Octa Divine

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Operating Instruction
Hours and minutes
Power reserve indicator
Seconds
Large date
Crown
Moon phases
Octa Divine

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Movement_ Calibre 1300.3
Unidirectional automatic winding
Movement in 18K rose gold
Dimensions of the movement_ Overall diameter : 30.80 mm
Casing-up diameter : 30.40 mm
Overall height : 5.70 mm
Height of winding stem : 3.00 mm
Diameter of stem thread : S 0.90 mm
Balance_ Four adjustable inertia weights
Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
Mobile stud holder
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21’600 v/h, (3Hz)
Inertia : 10 .10 mg*cm2
Angle of lift : 52°
Amplitude : 12h dial up: > 280°
90h dial up : > 220°
Specifications
Octa Divine = D
Octa Automatique Réserve = AR
Octa Automatique Lune = AL
Octa Lune = LN

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Main characteristics_ Three position crown :
Winding of the watch in position 0, clock wise D/ AR / AL / LN
Correction of date in position 1, anti clock wise AR / AL / LN
Correction of the moon in position 1, clock wise D/ AL / LN
Correction of time in position 2 D/ AR / AL / LN
Instant jump calendar D/ AR / AL / LN
Off centre winding rotor
Barrel with slipping spring
Escapement 15 tooth
Indications_ Off centre hours and minutes LN
Centered hours and minutes D/ AR / AL
Small second at 4h30 D/ AR / AL / LN
Large date D/ AR / AL / LN
Power reserve at 7h30 D/ LN
Power reserve at 9h00 AR / AL
Moon phases D/ AL / LN
Autonomy_ 160 ± 10 h.
Winding speed on watch winder : 274 rotations / 24 hours
Decoration_ Circular Côtes de Genève on bridges
Partly circular graining on baseplate
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Chamfered and circular grained wheels
Steel components hand polished and chamfered
Case_ Platinum or 18K red Gold
Diameter : D 36 mm, D/ AR / AL 40 mm, LN 40 or 42 mm
Total height : 10.6 mm
Number of parts_ Jewels : AR 40, D/ AL 39, LN 37
Movement without dial : D 291, AR 277, AL 292, LN 289
Cased up with strap : D 331, AR 311, AL 329, LN 312

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© Montres Journe SA_ Geneva 2011
Maintenance_
Your wristwatch should be serviced once every four years to maintain its precision.
Important_
Keep the original warranty card supplied with your wristwatch carefully. Your authorized F.P. JOURNE retailer will need this identity card for any after
sales servicing. For all maintenance or repair, your wristwatch must be entrusted only to an appointed F.P. JOURNE agent.
Warranty_
Your F.P.Journe - Invenit et Fecit watch is covered by a warranty against any manufacturing flaws for a period of 2 years as of the date of purchase
appearing on the back of the warranty card or certificate. The warranty is valid only on presentation of the original card or certificate, duly filled out
by the authorised retailer (serial number, date of purchase, retailer’s stamp). The warranty does not cover normal wear or damage resulting from
abnormal use of the watch, accidents or alterations.
Warranty extension_
If your F.P.Journe - Invenit et Fecit watch was purchased at an F.P.Journe Boutique, your watch is automatically covered for a period of 3 years
as of the date of purchase appearing on the back of the warranty card or certificate. If your watch was purchased at an authorized retailer, we
kindly invite you to register on customerservice.fpjourne.com/en/warranty during the 30 days following the initial date of purchase to benefit
from an additional year of warranty.