Short description

The F.P. Journe LineSport Automatique Réserve ARS2 is a 44 mm platinum sports watch with a matte hammered case and bracelet, silver guilloché dial in a blue-mauve tone and the in-house automatic Calibre 1300.3 offering an exceptional 160-hour power reserve. Rooted in François-Paul Journe’s Octa philosophy of maximum autonomy and chronometric stability, this rare LineSport reference is aimed at serious collectors who value independent watchmaking, long-running performance and a highly distinctive aesthetic.

Full description

Overview

The LineSport Automatique Réserve brings F.P. Journe’s Octa architecture and long-power-reserve philosophy into a platinum sports watch case, pairing serious chronometry with a bold, technical design. Reference ARS2 (platinum) features a 44 mm platinum case and bracelet with matte hammered finishing, an open caseback and a blue-mauve silver guilloché dial that immediately sets it apart from mainstream sports watches.

This is not a “general public” luxury watch. It is a niche piece from one of the most respected independent watchmakers of our time, designed for collectors who understand Journe’s work on autonomy, efficiency and movement architecture – and who want that thinking in a daily-wearable LineSport form.

Design & Wrist Presence

The 44 mm platinum case with matte hammered finishing gives the watch a unique presence. Unlike traditional polished sports watches, the surface texture plays with light in a more subtle, grainy way, emphasising the materiality of platinum rather than mirror-like reflections. The integrated platinum bracelet, also hammered and fitted with a folding clasp, completes the monochrome, high-density look and makes the watch feel like a single sculpted object on the wrist.

On the dial side, you get a silver guilloché dial in a blue-mauve colour, with:

• matte white-gold applied numerals

• an off-centre seconds counter in whitened guilloché silver

• power reserve indication

• large date and day/night–style reading (per your function list)

The layout is unmistakably F.P. Journe: asymmetric yet balanced, with different textures and depths combining into a signature aesthetic that is instantly recognisable to connoisseurs.

Despite the 44 mm diameter, the overall height of around 11 mm and the curved case profile help the watch sit comfortably on the wrist, while the weight of platinum reinforces the feeling of substance and seriousness.

Movement & the Octa Philosophy

Inside the Automatique Réserve is F.P. Journe’s Calibre 1300.3, part of the Octa family – a movement concept explicitly built around two goals: maximum autonomy and high precision in a compact wristwatch calibre.

According to Journe’s own testimony about the Octa calibre (the text you привёл):

• most long-running watches in history (like high-placed church clocks with month-long drop weights) achieved autonomy by sheer size, not efficiency;

• in wristwatches, simply adding wheels to extend the gear train often resulted in low energy at the balance and unstable timekeeping;

• Journe’s solution was to design an extremely long yet thin mainspring (around one metre long, ~1 mm thick) that could be integrated on the same level as the gear train and escapement, keeping torque low but delivery stable;

• this allowed very fast automatic winding to charge over five days of running on a cyclotest, while maintaining a large, stable balance rather than shrinking it for energy reasons.

The result in this LineSport version is a unidirectional automatic movement in 18K rose gold (for the platinum model), with:

• an off-centre rotor in 22K 5N gold (for platinum versions) designed to wind efficiently with relatively little motion;

• an instant-jump date and complications like power reserve and day/night integrated into the Octa base without increasing the overall footprint;

• a stated power reserve of up to 160 hours, which is far beyond the 40–70 hours common in most automatic sports watches.

For Journe, this is not just about having “a lot of hours on paper”. It is about achieving a rare combination: long running time and chronometric stability, without shrinking the balance or sacrificing amplitude. The Octa family, including Calibre 1300.3 in this watch, is essentially his answer to the age-old question: “How do you give a wristwatch real autonomy without turning it into a fragile, under-powered curiosity?”

Rarity & Collector Appeal

F.P. Journe operates as a small independent manufacture with relatively low annual production compared to major luxury brands. Within that context, the LineSport Automatique Réserve in platinum with hammered finishing is an even narrower niche:

• platinum case and bracelet – already rare materials for sports watches;

• Octa-based movement with 160-hour power reserve – a technically distinctive proposition;

• design language that is very clearly “Journe” and not a generic sports silhouette;

• typically limited distribution through Journe boutiques and a small network of authorised retailers.

This combination makes the ARS2 Automatique Réserve more of a connoisseur’s sports watch: something that other collectors and serious enthusiasts will immediately recognise, but that will largely fly under the radar of casual buyers who simply know the big mainstream names.

For many collectors, this is precisely the appeal: a watch that quietly signals deep horological taste and knowledge, rather than a logo recognised by everyone.

Who is this watch for?

• seasoned collectors who already own more traditional pieces and want an independent, technically driven sports watch;

• F.P. Journe admirers who appreciate the Octa philosophy and want its most usable expression in a robust, platinum LineSport case;

• buyers who value autonomy and engineering as much as aesthetics – people who actually care that the watch runs for almost a week and why;

• clients seeking a niche, low-production alternative to mainstream platinum sports watches from the “big three” brands.

Benefits

• Platinum case and bracelet with matte hammered finishing for a unique tactile and visual identity.

• LineSport design: robust sports-watch proportions with a strong independent character.

• Blue-mauve silver guilloché dial with applied numerals and layered textures that are distinctively F.P. Journe.

• In-house Calibre 1300.3 Octa movement in 18K rose gold (for the platinum version), built around long autonomy and precision.

• Exceptional 160-hour power reserve, far beyond mainstream sports watches.

• Instant-jump date, power reserve and day/night / small seconds indications arranged in Journe’s characteristic asymmetric style.

• Open caseback showcasing the gold movement and off-centre 22K gold rotor.

• 30 m water resistance, appropriate for daily life (splashes, rain) in a high-end platinum watch.

Use cases

• Daily wear for connoisseurs – a platinum sports-style watch that looks technical rather than flashy and rewards close inspection.

• Travel and rotation watch – with 160 hours of power reserve, it can sit off the wrist for days and still be running when you pick it up again.

• Collector’s independent anchor – as the central F.P. Journe in a collection that might also include Patek, AP, Lange and others.

• Conversation piece at enthusiast gatherings – a watch that immediately tells other collectors you are into independent horology, not just mainstream status pieces.

FAQ

Q1: What makes the F.P. Journe LineSport Automatique Réserve different from mainstream sports watches?

It combines an independent watchmaker’s Octa movement architecture and 160-hour power reserve with a platinum, hammered-finish sports case and bracelet. Rather than aiming at broad appeal, it is built as a niche, high-autonomy piece for collectors who specifically want F.P. Journe’s philosophy in a sporty format.

Q2: Why is the power reserve so long, and does it affect accuracy?

François-Paul Journe designed the Octa calibre around a very long, thin mainspring and a highly efficient automatic winding system to extend running time without sacrificing balance size or stability. The idea is to maintain good chronometric performance across multiple days, not just to claim a big number on paper.

Q3: Is this watch suitable for everyday wear?

Technically, yes: it has automatic winding, a robust LineSport case, 30 m water resistance and a clear, highly legible dial. However, the full platinum construction and independent status mean most owners will be conscious of when and where they wear it.

Q4: How rare is this reference?

F.P. Journe as a brand already produces relatively few watches per year compared to large luxury houses, and the LineSport models in platinum with hammered finishing are typically made in small numbers. In practice, this means the Automatique Réserve is far less common on the market than mainstream sports models from big brands.

Q5: Does this watch come with box and papers?

A5: This watch is offered as a full set with box and papers

Q6: Can I see the watch in person or via video?

A6:  Absolutely, you can make an appointment at any time by submitting form below or contact us via WhatsApp or Phone call at +971585251224