Franck Muller has collaborated with Bamford Watch Department to create a limited edition Crazy Hours watch inspired by Snoopy.
This Snoopy-inspired Franck Muller Crazy Hours model is full of unique characteristics. Its dial spotlights Snoopy along with the unorthodox placement of numerical hour markers. The complex and clever mechanical movement which allows the hour hand to jump to the next in the correct order is further highlighted with Snoopy’s arms as the hour and minutes hands.
Snoopy’s faithful sidekick, Woodstock, features twice on the dial and surrounding Snoopy are luminous concentric circles bringing the dial even more to life when in the dark.
On a matte black stainless steel case, Snoopy and Woodstock are bold to the eye in black and white on a black dial with grey numerals and text. Paired with a black hand-sewn fabric strap, every part of this design has been carefully, and playfully, designed.
This 25-piece limited edition is housed in a unique box with a splash of colour highlighting the Crazy Hours design, as well as Snoopy and Woodstock making an appearance.
Technical details
Model: Crazy Hours Cintrée Curvex
Type: 8880 CH
Movement
MVD FM 2800-CHR, Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system, 42 hour power reserve, 274 components, 19 jewels, Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Movement decoration
Côtes de Geneve and brushing soleil papier on the bridges, Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate, Chamfering of the bridges, 24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the component, 24k gold finish on the written engravings, Brushing soleil papier of the rotor ball bearing and on the barrel, Polished and blued screws
Case
Material: Matte Black Stainless Steel, Hand Brushed, Rhodium Plating
Crown: Matte Black Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Case diameter: 39.6mm
Thickness: 11.8mm
Caseback: Matte Black Stainless Steel
Water-resistance: 30 ATM
Dial
Lined Super Luminova, GL Black, Numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand
Functions
Uncoordinated jumping hours, minutes
Strap
Black Hand Sewn Fabric Strap
Buckle: Brushed Matte Black Stainless Steel, Hand Polished, Rhodium Plating
Swiss luxury watch brand Franck Muller has unveiled a new summer edition dedicated to the mythic island of the Cyclades: Mykonos.
This exclusive limited edition is comprised of 16 watches in brushed rose gold and 21 watches in brushed titanium, sold exclusively in Franck Muller Athens and Mykonos boutiques.
The dial of these Vanguard series watches has been worked in different types of blue, specially developed for this limited edition and never used before in Franck Muller collections.
Hand painted in white enamel, surrounded by a rose gold border, the island has been delicately placed on a blue Guilloché dial, evoking the waves.
The city of Mykonos, were Franck Muller has its boutique, is denoted by a red dot on the island. The other part of the dial has been worked in different style, with a darker shade of blue, on a sun-brushed dial, evoking the deep blue ocean.
Inspired by motor racing, the new USA limited edition Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton Bill Auberlen from Franck Muller uses an elegant skeletonised movement turned reminiscent of an engine that you can admire through the open back.
The Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton Bill Auberlen line is available in 18-carat rose gold, carbon and Macro molecular Technologie Bleu.
The rubber on the inside of the strap effortlessly conforms to the shape of the wrist, combining comfort and aesthetics, while the Alcantara-like suede is reminiscent of a sports car interior. The strap is subtly integrated into the case with two invisible screws, instead of the usual spring bar technique. The central seconds counter, thanks to a smoked sapphire crystal, ensures a precise display while allowing great visibility of the movement.
A true ambassador of motor sport, Bill Auberlen shares the same values of performance and perfection as Franck Muller. To date, he has won 63 races and is officially the most successful sports car driver in North American history.
For this US limited Edition, the seconds indications start from the bottom and not from the top as on a car counter, allowing the seconds to be read at both ends of the hand. To further accentuate the skeletonised design, the date numerals have also been fully skeletonised.
Macro molecular Technologie Bleu is an innovative material made from high purity metals and exotic elements that have been deconstructed to the macromolecular level. The material is very stable and will hold the finest detail including threads. The colours and patterns run completely through the material and the finished product is beautiful, lightweight, very strong, and comfortable to wear and touch and will last for many generations.
Technical details
Model: Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton Bill Auberlen
Collection: Vanguard
Reference: V 45 SC DT SQT RCG BILL AUBERLEN (NR)
Case
Vanguard case
18k rose gold
Black inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Instructions
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2. Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVT FM 2800-SQ01
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
165 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm
Thickness : 3.75 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges 24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components 24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing “soleil” of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Bracelet
Black leather and rubber strap
Buckle 18k rose gold buckle
Retail price
US$ 34,000
Reference V 45 SC DT SQT RCG BILL AUBERLEN CARBONE NR (AC)
Case
Vanguard case
Carbone
Stainless steel inserts on boths sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Instructions
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2. Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVT FM 2800-SQ01
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
165 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm
Thickness : 3.75 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges 24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components 24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing “soleil” of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Bracelet Black leather and rubber strap
Buckle Hand brushed stainless folding buckle with black PVD coating
Retail price
US$ 27,400
Reference V 45 SC DT SQT RCG BILL AUBERLEN MTBL (AC)
Case
Vanguard case
Grade-2 titanium blent with blue hybrid resin at the molecular level
Stainless steel inserts on boths sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Instructions
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2. Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVT FM 2800-SQ01
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
165 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm
Thickness: 3.75 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges 24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components 24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing “soleil” of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Bracelet
Blue leather and rubber strap
Buckle Hand brushed stainless folding buckle with a blue PVD Franck Muller emblem
Inspired by automotive competition, the Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton collection calls in for a stylish engine-turned skeletonized movement. Designed with features that recall the motorsport engines, the automatic movement and the frame structure of the Vanguard Racing Skeleton have been significantly lightened. In this dynamic, technical materials such as carbon fiber, titanium and aluminum have been chosen.
The Vanguard Racing Skeleton features hours, minutes, seconds and date. The central seconds counter, thanks to a smoked sapphire glass, provides an accurate display while allowing great visibility of the movement. The second’s indications start from the bottom instead of the top as in an automobile rev counter, allowing the owner to read the seconds from both ends of the hand.
The white hand with red tip and the bicolor second indications further reinforce the idea of a rev counter, making you want to push the hand into the red zone. To further accentuate the skeleton design, the date numbers have also been fully skeletonized.
The strap is subtly integrated into the case with the help of two unseen screws, instead of the regular spring-bar technique. The rubber inside the strap effortlessly takes the shape of the wrist, combining comfort and aesthetics, while the Alcantara® suede reminds the covering of a sports car cockpit.
Both elegant and sporty, the entire Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton line is available in 18k rose gold, stainless steel, titanium and carbon.
Technical details
Features model: Franck Muller Vanguard Racing Skeleton carbon
Reference V 45 SC DT SQT RCG (ER)
Case
Vanguard case
Material: Carbon
Red ergal inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Height: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Skeleton dial with applied indexes and Arabic numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o’clock
Movement
Calibre FM 2800-SQ01
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 25.60 mm x Height 3.60 mm
28’800 vibrations / hour
42 hours power reserve
158 components
21 jewels
Côtes de Genève and sunray brushing on the bridges
Skeletonized oscillating weight
Côtes de Genève on the bottom plate
Diamond polishing on the bridges
24k gold bath, rhodium treatment and black PVD treatment
45 ° polishing and sunray brushing on the ratchet
Strap
Hand-sewn Alcantara® suede
Brushed folding buckle
Titanium with black PVD treatment
Franck Muller presents Grand Central, an exceptional complication watch with a spectacular Tourbillon placed at the center of the timepiece.
In addition to this attractive and surprising decentering, Franck Muller designers and watchmakers had to find an innovative system to display the time in the center of the watch. Thus, they found an innovative way to place the hour and second hands around the Tourbillon cage, highlighting the beauty of the piece. Extremely rare for a Franck Muller Tourbillon collection, the watch holds a self-winding movement, thanks to an eccentric micro rotor, offering 4 days of power reserve.
This beautiful central Tourbillon is housed in a redesigned Cintrée Curvex™ case where the sapphire crystal extends all the way to the bracelet, giving much greater visibility to the dial. Furthermore, the bezel which is separate from the case, allows beautiful two-tone treatments.
This design totally changes the aspect of the original Cintrée Curvex™ and fully highlights the beautiful curves of the watch. It also gives full visibility to the dial by limiting the amount of material used on the sides which is technically very difficult to achieve and giving the case a new modern line of life.
The open back allows to admire the pure traditional decorations as the Côte de Genève.
Technical details
Model: GRAND CENTRAL
Reference CX 40 T CTR 5N AC
Case
18k rose gold case and stainless steel internal bezel
Width: 58.70 mm x Length: 40.16 mm x Thickness: 7.73 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Stamped guilloché
20 layers of translucent lacquer
Hand applied Arabic numerals
Functions
Hours, Minutes and Seconds on the Central Tourbillon
Movement
FM CX 40T-CTR Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 4 days
313 components
52 jewels
Width: 35.85 mm, Length: 43.95 mm, Thickness: 12.85 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 18’000 alternations per hour
Côte de Genève on bridges
Sunray brushing on the rotor and barrel cover
Spotting on the bottom plate
Chamfering on the bridges and rotor board
Rhodium plating and 24k gold finish on textual engravings
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
18k rose gold folding buckle
Hand polished
Franck Muller expands their Vanguard™ Yachting collection by unveiling its new Crazy Hours™ timepiece dedicated to the sea world.
Showing hour numerals in the most unconventional order, the Crazy Hours is one of the most emblematic complications of Franck Muller brand. The collection offers a unique reading of time, thanks to a patented mechanism, that allows the hour hand to cleverly jump from one hour to the next in the correct order.
Meanwhile, the minute hand follows a conventional 60-minute cycle revolving around the dial. The timepiece shows a creative vision of time, offering emotions to the owner through its clever and complex mechanism.
The timepiece features all the seafaring details, from the deep blue to the wind rose adorning the dial. The distinct Vanguard numerals perfectly complement the audacious design of the dial and enhance its high legibility.
The Vanguard Yachting Crazy Hours™ is available in two case sizes: 44 mm x 53.7 mm x 13.7 mm and 32 mm x 42.3 mm x 9.9 mm. The large size model is equipped with self-winding movement FM 2800-CHRS and the small size model features self-winding calibre FM 2038-CHRS.
Technical details
Featured model: Vanguard Yachting Crazy Hours™ with blue dial, Reference V 45 CH YACHT
Case
Vanguard
Stainless Steel
Hand polished
Blue inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 13.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Brushed finish
Applique numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand
Movement
FM 2800-CHRS
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
201 components
26 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm. Thickness: 5.60 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28’800 alternations per hour
Côtes de Genève on the bridges, rotor board and additional plate
Spotting on the bottom plate and additional plate
Sunray brushing on the bridges, rotor segment and barrel cover
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Rhodium plating and 24k gold finish on textual engravings
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
Stainless steel folding buckle; Hand polished
Featured model: Vanguard Yachting Crazy Hours™ with blue dial, Reference V 32 CH YACHT
Case
Vanguard
Stainless Steel
Hand polished
Blue inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 32 mm x Length: 42.3 mm x Thickness: 9.9 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Brushed finish
Applique numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand
Movement
FM 2038-CHRS
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 40 hours
78 components
18 jewels
Diameter: Ø 20.60 mm. Thickness: 3.90 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28’800 alternations per hour
Côtes de Genève on the bridges, rotor board and additional plate
Spotting on the bottom plate and additional plate
Sunray brushing on the bridges, rotor segment and barrel cover
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Rhodium plating and 24k gold finish on textual engravings
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
Stainless steel buckle; Hand polished
Franck Muller presents Galet Moonphase, a mesmerising timepiece boasting the poetic lunar complication at 6 o’clock of its scrupulously decorated guilloché dial. The watch is available in men and women sizes.
Galet means “pebble” in French, and recall the shape of the watch with its gentle angles, formed by the long-term erosive action of swirling and tumbling against each other in flowing water. It evokes nature as a smooth flow rounded by the action of water. The Moonphase on the dial further emphasizes the notion of purity and simplicity, evoking calm and well-being.
The Galet Moonphase showcases Roman or Arabic numerals on a guilloché or full diamond dial. The height of sophistication, the case is available in one row of diamonds or full diamonds.
Technical details
Model: GALET MOONPHASE
Featured reference: 3000 M SC AT FO L R D3
Case
Galet
18k rose gold
Hand set with 175 brilliant-cut diamonds for 3.96 carats
Hand polished
Width: 34.1 mm x Length: 44 mm x Thickness: 8.3 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Stamped guilloché with sun pattern
20 layers of translucent lacquer
Roman numerals
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Moon Phases
Movement
FM 2038-L6 Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 40 hours
195 components
18 jewels
Diameter: Ø 20.60 mm. Thickness: 3.90 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28’800 alternations per hour
Côte de Genève on bridges and rotor board
Spotting on the bottom plate
Chamfering of the rotor board
Rhodium plating and 24k gold finish on textual engravings
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
Buckle
18k rose gold buckle
Hand set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds for 0.06 carats
Hand polished
Other variants
3000 M SC L R D1
3000 M SC L V
3000 M SC L V D3 CD 1R
The Double Mystery™ Peony watch by Franck Muller combines the art of jewellery and technical innovation. This mechanical timepiece boasts the innovative time display system: the hands are replaced by two rotating discs each with an arrow-shaped indicator.
The first arrow is placed on a central disc and allows the reading of the hour, whereas the second is placed on an outer disc allowing the reading of the minutes. This invention represents the successful mastering of a technical challenge and was patented in 1998.
The Double Mystery™ Peony collection is entirely hand-set with diamonds and semi-precious stones. This timepiece comes in two different sizes (Ø 39 and Ø 42 diameters) in order to harmoniously fit the wrist. 662 diamonds and precious stones forming peonies, for total of 4.87 carats for the greater size. The perfect continuity of the diamond setting, from the dial to the case enhances the beauty of the timepiece.
Franck Muller Double Mystery™ Peony, Reference 42 DM PEONY D 2R CD
These opulent round flowers inspire the full collection with grace and elegance. The open back allows to admire the self-winding movement, patent of Franck Muller, enjoying 42 hours of power reserve, and engraved by hand.
Technical details
Model: Double Mystery™ Peony
Featured reference: 42 DM PEONY D 2R CD
Case
Round
18k rose gold
Hand set with 362 brilliant-cut diamonds and rubies for 3.06 carats
Hand polished
Diameter: Ø 42 mm x Height: 4.8 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Hand set with 298 brilliant-cut diamonds and rubies for 1.75 carats
Hours, minutes through arrows on revolving discs
Movement
FM 2800 MY Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
217 components
21 jewels
Ø 26.20 mm x Height: 5.35 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Engravings on bridges, mainplate and rotor segment
Côte de Genève on rotor board
Spotting on the bottom plate
Chamfering of the bridges
Rhodium plating
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
Buckle
18k rose gold buckle
Hand set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.06 carats)
Hand polished
Other versions
Reference 42 DM D CD PEO BU
Reference 42 DM D CD PEO VR
Reference 42 DM D CD PEO RS
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO BU 5N
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO BU OG
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO RG 5N
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO RG OG
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO RS 5N
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO RS OG
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO VL 5N
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO VL OG
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO VR 5N
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO VR OG
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO COL DRM 5N
Reference 39 DM D CD PEO COL DRM OG
Celebrating Franck Muller’s mastery of the watchmaking art in its purest tradition, the new Cielo watch boasts a natural blue Aventurine dial. The name of the collection was inspired by the deep blue of Aventurine stone, call to mind the color of the sky at night, whilst the shiny minerals recall the stars.
It needs immense expertise to machine the dial from Aventurine stone, which is very delicate. The dial, very thin, is 0.6 millimeters thick, against the usual 0.9 millimeters. It has been intentionally reduced in order to bring a very slight transparency and thus have a lighter blue. The stone is then drilled in order to hand set diamonds to index the hours.
The new Franck Muller Cielo watch comes with a diamond-set 18K rose gold case. An 18-carat white gold diamond-set version is also available.
The automatic movement is visible though the sapphire crystal caseback. Engraved by hand, this calibre offers a 42 hours power reserve.
The Cielo collection is available with one or two rows of diamonds on the case and different diameters (∅36, ∅39 and ∅42) in order to perfectly fit all wrists. The collection also comes in a version with a white Mother of Pearl dial.
Technical details
Model: Franck Muller Cielo
Reference: 3980 SC FO D 2R IND CD CIELO
Case
Round
18k rose gold
Hand set with 244 brilliant-cut diamonds for 4.89 carats
Hand polished
Diameter: Ø 39 mm x Thickness: 10.05 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Aventurine stone
12 diamond indexes for 0.75caras
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Movement
FM 2800-SC Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
165 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm
Thickness: 3.75 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Engravings on bridges, mainplate and rotor segment
Côte de Genève on rotor board
Spotting on the bottom plate
Chamfering of the bridges
Rhodium plating
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
Buckle
18k rose gold buckle
Hand set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds for 0.06 carats
Hand polished
Other versions
Reference 3980 SC FO D 1R IND CD CIELO: Diamond-set 18K white gold version with Aventurine stone dial
Reference 3980 SC FO D 2R IND CD: Diamond-set 18K rose gold version with white mother-of-pearl dial
Reference 3980 SC FO D 1R IND CDL Diamond-set 18K white gold version with white mother-of-pearl dial
The Franck Muller Vanguard™ Skeleton in its Color Dreams version showcases a colorful mechanical skeleton movement made in anodized aluminum, while the sapphire crystal case emphasizes the electrifying color explosion.
This timepiece features a Vanguard Sapphire case with 44mm X 53.7mm size. Carefully machined from a block of sapphire crystal, the transparent watch case offers full visual access to the skeleton movement.
Displaying hour, minute, seconds and date, the manual-winding movement with two barrels provides a power reserve up to 7 days. This high-horology mechanical movement incorporates several decorations and finishes like hand chamfering, circular brushing, micro-blasting and satin finishing.
The Vanguard™ Skeleton Sapphire ‘Color Dreams’ watch has a retail price of 138’000 CHF (Swiss Francs).
Technical details
Model: Vanguard™ Skeleton Sapphire ‘Color Dreams’
Reference: V 45 S6 SQT COL DRM SAPPHIRE
Case
Vanguard Sapphire case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Height: 12.7 mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Skeleton dial
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o’clock
Movement
Calibre FM 1740-VS
Manual winding movement
Power reserve of 7 days
175 components
21 jewels
Width: 37.05 mm. Length: 40.20 mm. Thickness: 6.00mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 18,000 alternations per hour
Two barrels
Skeleton movement
Anodized aluminum bridges
Hand chamfering on the flanks of the main plate and on the bridges
Micro-blasting and satin finishing on the bridges and on the main plate
Circular brushing on the wheels
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
Stainless steel buckle, hand polished
This special edition Franck Muller Casablanca watch personifies the spirit of collaboration and joint artistry with renowned modern artist Daniel Arsham and expert engraver King Nerd, Johnny Dowell, joining forces with Bamford Watch Department on this limited edition.
The style of the Casablanca blends perfectly with the creative ingenuity of Arsham, King Nerd and Bamford Watch Department. Dynamic, contemporary and classic, it is an enchanting model which has been redesigned with an intricacy of detail.
With a striking Arsham Studio Green dial and seconds hand, the Arsham Studio Monogram repeats throughout the design; from the printed dial to the embossed leather strap and hand engraving by King Nerd on the case of the watch. The caseback has also been engraved with an eroded Arsham Studio ‘A’ along with a CASABLANCA logo inspired by the film of the same name.
This is a 5 piece limited edition. Its unique outer box continues the Arsham Studio ‘A’ monogram design. The watch is available from Bamford Watch Department.
Especially designed for globetrotters and global entrepreneurs, the Master Banker watch is a highly technical wristwatch that offers three different time zones adjustable from the same crown. Franck Muller now welcomes a new reference to this family.
This new Vanguard Master Banker version for men features a hand-polished stainless steel case with red ergal inserts on both sides. It has a brushed finish dial with the characteristic large Arabic numerals, two sub-dials with red outer track for second and third time-zones and a round date display with red border. The flange is also finished in red color.
Beating at 28,800 vph, its self-winding movement provides a power reserve up to 42 hours. This haute-horlogerie mechanical movement incorporates a multitude of finishing techniques.
Topped with a sapphire crystal glass, the Vanguard Master Banker watch has a water resistance of 30 meters. To compliment the color theme of the dial, the watch comes with a hand-sewn alligator strap in red color and white stitching.
Technical details
Reference V 45 MB SC DT (ER)
Case
Vanguard case
Stainless Steel
Hand polished
Red ergal inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Brushed finish
Applique numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Double time zones
Instructions
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2. Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVD FM 2800-MBSC
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
82 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm .Thickness : 7.45 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components
24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing “soleil” of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Bracelet
Hand sewn alligator strap
Buckle: Stainless steel folding buckle, hand polished finish
The Franck Muller Master Banker watch has been created for entrepreneurs who are constantly on the move. It indicates three different time zones adjustable from the same crown.
This year, Franck Muller updates this collection with the new Cintrée Curvex Master Banker Asia Exclusive—a regional exclusive showcasing the signature three-time zone complication housed within Franck Muller’s iconic case. With a new profile, this timepiece sets forward Franck Muller’s technical ingenuity once more.
The Cintrée Curvex Master Banker Asia Exclusive watch flaunts a beautiful brushed sunray finish dial underneath its domed sapphire crystal, and its iconic case is available in a choice of 18k rose gold, stainless steel, or hand-polished blackened steel.
This timepiece is available in seven vibrant colour combinations, with a choice of two sizes—36.00mm x 50.40mm (Ref. 7880) and 39.60mm x 55.40mm (Ref. 8880).
The watch houses the MVD 2800-MBSC automatic movement, which has been designed from the ground up and thus required several years of development. The local time is told by the central hour, minute and seconds hands, while the aperture at eight o’clock reveals the date synchronised to the local time. Two sub dials at twelve and six o’clock represent the actual times in the second and third time zones.
Technical details
Model: Cintrée Curvex Master Banker Asia Exclusive
Reference 7880 MB SC DT II OR
Case
18k rose gold
Hand polished
Width: 39.6 mm x Length: 55.4 mm x Thickness: 11.8 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Stamped guilloché with sun pattern
20 layers of translucent lacquer
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Double time zones
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2.Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVD FM 2800-MBSC
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
82 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm .Thickness : 7.45 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components
24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing”soleil”of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
18k rose gold buckle
Hand polished
Reference 8880 MB SC DT II DEN
Case
18k rose gold
Hand polished
Width: 36 mm x Length: 50.4 mm x Thickness: 9.3 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Stamped guilloché with sun pattern
20 layers of translucent lacquer
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Double time zones
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2.Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVD FM 2800-MBSC
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
82 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm .Thickness : 7.45 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components
24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing “soleil” of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
18k rose gold buckle
Reference 8880 MB SC DT II D MK 5N
Case
18k rose gold with diamonds
Hand polished
Width: 39.6 mm x Length: 55.4 mm x Thickness: 11.8 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Stamped guilloché with sun pattern
20 layers of translucent lacquer
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Double time zones
Winding shaft with 3 positions: 1.Winding. 2.Date setting 3.Time setting
Movement
MVD FM 2800-MBSC
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
82 components
21 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm .Thickness : 7.45 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Côtes de Genève and brushing “soleil papier” on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering of the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components
24k gold finish on the written engravings
Circular brushing of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing “soleil papier” on the barrel
Polishing at 45° and brushing “soleil”of the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Strap
Hand sewn alligator strap
18k rose gold buckle
Hand set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.11 carats)
Hand polished
The Franck Muller Vanguard™ Line Cut is made entirely from grade 5 titanium. All the elements of the timepiece, including the case, dial, bracelet and crown are made of micro-blasted titanium for perfect unity.
The lightness of the titanium and the continuity of the curve between the case and the bracelet specially designed for this collection, give this piece wearing comfort.
This new design reveals an aesthetic that is both discreet and distinctive. The outline of the hand-applied numerals and the black “Line Cut” lines add depth to the dial, while the black insert on the side of the watch underlines the delicate curve of the case, where the thickness has been reduced to its minimum. This timepiece is water resistant up to 30 meters.
For this new collection, Franck Muller watchmakers have specially created an extra-flat automatic movement. This made it possible to reduce the size of the case while preserving the elegant character of the VANGUARD™ collection. The delicacy and refinement of the new “Line Cut” are defined by its precision and high level technical specifications that characterize Franck Muller Genève timepieces.
The Franck Muller Vanguard™ Line Cut watch gives a 42 hours power reserve. Highlighting a monochromatic theme, this special edition has been exclusively dedicated to France.
Technical details
Model: Vanguard Line Cut
Reference V 41 S AT REL LINE CUT
Case
Micro-blasted grade 5 titanium
Width: 41.00 mm x Length: 50 mm x Thickness: 9.10 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, minutes
Movement
Caliber FM 708
Automatic Movement Ø28.90mm, width: 3.84mm
21’600 vibrations / hour
42 hours power reserve
Côtes de Genève, circular graining, rhodium plating
Dial
Gray titanium PVD, matte gray hand-applied numerals with black contours
Franck Muller Vanguard™ Skeleton Grande Date Chronograph boasts a very robust, strong and sporty architecture.
Fully developed in the Franck Muller workshops, this timepiece incorporates a large date display at 7 o’clock, the small seconds at 9 o’ clock and chronograph with seconds counter in the center, minutes counter at 3 o’clock. The dial encompasses applique indexes meticulously painted applied by hand. It used Côtes de Genève on the bridges as its movement decoration.
Franck Muller Vanguard Skeleton Grande Date Chronograph, Reference V 45 CC GD SQT NR BR (5N)
The Vanguard ™ Skeleton Grande Date Chronograph is accentuated by the power of its openwork dial and by the perfect proportions of its curves which allow to glimpse all the components of the piece.
Distinguished by a sporty tonneau shape, the Vanguard™ calls in for clean and futuristic aesthetics with a one-of-a kind design. With refined taste, inserts on both sides of the case tastefully match the color on the numerals and strap for utmost elegance and style. The strap is cleverly integrated inside the case in order to maintain and extend the curved aspect of the timepiece, the result being a stunning timepiece with a unique design.
Technical details
Model: Vanguard Skeleton Grande Date Chronograph
Reference V 45 CC GD SQT NR BR (5N)
Case
Vanguard case
Grade-2 titanium
18k rose gold in the side inserts and the crown’s head
Hand brushed
Black PVD coating
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 15.1 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Applique indexes meticulously painted applied by hand
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds at 9 o’clock, Big date, Chronograph (seconds counter in the center, minutes counter at 3 o’clock),
Instructions
Winding shaft with 2 positions: 1.Winding. 2.Time setting
Chronograph start/stop with the push-button at 2 o’clock and reset with the one at 4 o’clock
Corrector at 9 o’clock for quick date setting
Movement
MVD FM 7002-V1GGDTC3
Self-winding movement
Power reserve of 46 hours
217 components
33 jewels
Width: 34.26 mm. Length: 36.50 mm. Thickness: 9.90 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Date with two discs with semi-instant jumping mechanism
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève on the bridges
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Circular graining on the barrel
24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components
Chamfering of the jewel recesses and on the automatic bridge
Polished and blued screws
Bracelet
Hand sewn alligator strap
Buckle
Brushed folding buckle
Black PVD coating
Lid in 18k rose gold with Franck Muller emblem
In this timepiece, Crazy Hours complication is housed in a rose gold Cintrée Curvex™, an emblematic shape of Franck Muller. It offers a unique reading of time. Thanks to a patented mechanism, the central hour hand literally jumps from one hour to the next.
The model featured here has an 18K rose gold case with stamped guilloché dial with sun pattern. It houses the MVD FM 2800-CHR Self-winding movement with 42 hours power reserve.
Case
18k rose gold
Hand polished
Width: 39.6 mm x Length: 55.4 mm x Thickness: 11.8 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Stamped guilloché with sun pattern
20 layers of translucent lacquer
Functions
Uncoordinated jumping hours, Minutes
Instructions
Winding shaft with 2 positions: 1.Winding. 2.Time setting
Movement
MVD FM 2800-CHR
Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system
Power reserve of 42 hours
274 components
19 jewels
Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm. Thickness: 5.60 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and brushing soleil papier on the bridges and the rotor
Circular graining on the two sides of the main plate
Chamfering on the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium plating of the components
24k gold finish on the written engravings
Brushing soleil of the rotor ball bearing
Brushing soleil papier on the barrel
Polished and blued screws
The art-deco inspired LONG ISLAND™ a leading collection of Franck Muller. These timepieces boast pure, rectangular shaped case inspired by the sophisticated world of the 1930s. The unique styled numerals on the dial appear both straight and arched.
The LONG ISLAND™ is available in various case materials (stainless steel, rose gold, white gold etc) configurations (with and without gem-setting) and straps (bracelet or leather strap).
From the eye-catching Color Dreams numerals, to the elegant diamonds adoring the case and from the colored alligator straps to the flawless dial, every single detail of the Long Island has been designed with care and attention to match the beauty of its owner.
Franck Muller LONG ISLAND Reference 952 QZ D
Technical details*
Reference 952 QZ D
Case
18k rose gold
144 diamonds – 1.92 carats
Width: 26 mm x Length: 44.55 mm x Height: 7.05 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours and minutes
Movement
Quartz
Ø 17.5 mm x Height: 2.75 mm
43 components
5 jewels
Côtes de Genève, circular graining, circular graining and bi-color rhodium plating
Dial
Sun-stamped lacquered dial with black Visant Arabic numerals
Strap
Red hand-sewn alligator strap with 8 diamonds on the buckle
(*This technical information is applicable to Reference 952 QZ D)
Swiss luxury watch brand Franck Muller presents a Moonphase edition from its Vanguard ™ Lady collection. In this new integration, the poetic moon phase display founds its place at 6 o’clock.
With a self-winding mechanical movement, this mythical and mesmerizing horological complication displays the different cycles of the moon as we see it in the sky, on a guilloché or full diamonds dial.
The Vanguard™ Lady Moonphase features both dynamic and graceful characteristics. The distinct colored numerals adorning the guilloché dial perfectly complement the sporty and bold design of the case. The watch also comes with diamond-paved dial.
Completed by a stylish line on the side of the case, it is soberly and tastefully matching the color of the strap for a most refined taste. The alligator strap with its feminine colored stitches emphasizes this harmony.
The Vanguard™ Lady Moonphase watch is available in stainless steel, rose gold and white gold versions. The watch houses a FM 1000L6 self-winding movement with power reserve of 40h. This movement features decorative techniques like Côtes de Genève, circular graining and rhodium plating.
Technical details
Model: V32 SC AT FO L D CD
Case
18k white gold
Width: 32 mm x Length: 42.3 mm x Height: 10.8 mm
Exhibition display back
Water resistant up to 30 meters
299 diamonds – 3.83 carats
Function
Hours, minutes, seconds and moon phase at 6 o’clock
Movement
Calibre FM 1000L6
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 20.60 mm, Height: 5.40 mm
40h power reserve
18 800 vibrations / hour
Côtes de Genève, circular graining, rhodium plating
Dial
155 diamonds – 0.80 carats, applied Arabic numerals
Moon phases visible through an aperture
Strap
Hand-sewn alligator strap with rubber inside
Retail price (in Switzerland excluding taxes)
Stainless Steel Version, Ref. V 32 SC AT FO L (NR): 8’800 CHF
Rose Gold Version, Ref. V 32 SC AT FO L COL DRM D CD 1P (BC): 31’800 CHF
White Gold Version, Ref. V 32 SC AT FO COL DRM D CD (BC): 36’800 CHF
The Revolution series of tourbillons by Franck Muller represents some of the most ambitious, radical and astonishing achievements in the history of contemporary watchmaking.
Now, Franck Muller unveils the Vanguard™ Revolution 3 Skeleton model, a new masterpiece in the Revolution series. Featuring an incredible mechanical skeleton movement, this timepiece stylishly reveals open-worked black bridges and red aluminum indicators that allow the view of the magnificent triple axis tourbillon complication.
The triple axis tourbillon corrects the force of gravity in all positions, contrary to a classic tourbillon which only compensates it when the wristwatch is in a vertical position. Dominating the lower half of the movement, the extraordinary triple axis tourbillon slowly turns through the one-hour, eight-minute and 60-second cycles of its respective three carriages. This highly complex mechanism makes the Vanguard™ Revolution 3 Skeleton a high horology masterpiece.
Power flows from the gear train through all three carriages to activate the balance wheel five times each second. As the Revolution 3 has three carriages, the gear train has significant resistance to overcome. So as to provide an abundance of energy to drive this triple axis tourbillon, the movement was given a massive 10 days of power reserve. Furthermore, there are two retrograde indications at 4 and 8 o’clock for the progression of the eight-minute carriage and the 60-second carriage.
Housed for the first time in a Vanguard case, this timepiece features a unique sapphire dome on the front and back of the watch for admiring the magnificent triple axis tourbillon.
The Vanguard case, made of grade-2 titanium, is treated with black PVD coating. The strap, made of red Alcantara®, effortlessly takes the shape of the wrist and perfectly complements the red decorations on the movement and the Vanguard case.
Wholly designed and manufactured in-house, the futuristic design of the Vanguard™ Revolution 3 Skeleton showcases the exceptional know-how of the Franck Muller manufacture.
The new Vanguard™ Revolution 3 Skeleton comes with Franck Muller’s 5-year tourbillon warranty and is delivered in a very special box with an automated opening system.
Technical details
Model: Vanguard™ Revolution 3 Skeleton
Reference: V 50 REV 3 SQT NR BR (ER)
Case
Vanguard case
Grade-2 titanium with back PVD treatment
Hand Brushed
Red inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 46 mm x Length: 55.9 mm x Thickness: 13.7 mm
Sapphire crystal with two domes on the front and back
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Triple Axis Tourbillon, Power reserve at 12 o’clock, Carriages progression indicators at 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock
Instructions
Winding shaft with 2 positions: 1.Winding. 2.Time setting
Movement
Manual winding movement
Power reserve of 10 days
359 components
36 rubies
Width: 34.30 mm. Length: 40.30 mm. Thickness: 9.65 mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 18,000 alternations per hour
Rotation of the first cage in 1 minute
Rotation of the second cage in 8 minutes
Rotation of the third cage in 1 hour
Skeleton Movement
Movement Decoration Microbillage and hand chamfering on the main plate and the tourbillon cage
Circular graining on the wheels
Red anodization of the tourbillon cage and indicators
Strap & Buckle
Hand sewn red Alcantara® strap
Grade-2 titanium folding buckle; Hand brushed
Suggested retail price
V 50 REV 3 SQT NR BR (ER) : 480’000 CHF (excluding taxes)
V 50 REV 3 SQT NR BR (BL) : 480’000 CHF (excluding taxes)
Franck Muller enriches its Vanguard collection by unveiling the Vanguard™ Skeleton Swiss limited edition watch with a new striking red skeleton body. Paying homage to Switzerland, the colors that adorn this collection recall the pure white and intense red of the Swiss flag.
Its grade-2 titanium case houses a mechanical manual-wound movement with a power reserve of 7 days. Fitted with sapphire crystal glasses on both front and case-back side, the Vanguard Skeleton Swiss watch provides a mesmerizing view on the movement that is entirely crafted in-house.
Beats at 18,000 vph, the movement features two barrels and a high efficiency escarpment developed in-house. This haute-horlogerie movement is also a meeting point of fine finishing techniques like hand chamfering, circular brushing, mirror-polishing, satin finishing and micro-blasting.
On the dial side, the watch displays the time with two centrally placed hands (hour & minute) and ad small seconds dial placed at 6 o’clock. This timepiece is available in a limited edition of 50 timepieces.
Technical details
Reference V 45 S6 SQT BC (ER)
Case
Case Vanguard case
Grade-2 titanium with white enamel coating
Hand polished
Red inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Thickness: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds at 6 o’clock
Movement
MVT FM 1740-VS
Manual winding movement
Power reserve of 7 days
175 components
21 jewels
Width: 37.05 mm. Length: 40.20 mm. Thickness: 6.00mm
Balance wheel frequency set at 18,000 alternations per hour
Two barrels
High efficiency escarpment developed in-house
Movement decoration
Hand chamfering, mirror-polish on the flanks and polishing of the recesses on the main plate and on the bridges
The main plate is satin finished on its visible side and micro-blasted on the opposite side
Circular brushing on the barrel and on the wheels
Bracelet
Hand sewn white alligator strap
Buckle: Brushed grade-2 titanium folding buckle; Hand polished
The Swiss luxury watch manufacture Franck Muller and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Geneva have partnered to create a unique car which reflects the exclusive aura of both fine watchmaking and bespoke luxury car manufacturing.
The ultimate Gran Tourismo for the connoisseur and most powerful Rolls-Royce, Wraith Black Badge, is the natural choice to serve as a face for such unique project. The individual personality of both brands will materialize in a Bespoke Black Badge collection inspired by Franck Muller’s famous “Crazy Hours”. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Geneva has published design sketches which hint towards Wraith “Crazy Numbers”.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Geneva has a legacy in facilitating outstanding projects to personalize customer cars. From the colour selection to unique details, the style of “Wraith Crazy Numbers” will reflect the design of Frank Muller’s iconic Crazy Hours.
The motor car comes in a stunning Velvet Sparkle exterior finish, with a Twin-Coachline motif in Silver/Cobalto Blue pointing towards the «numbers» theme. The interior presents perfect harmony with the main colour Cobalto Blue and refers to the theme with a unique dashboard fascia and embroidered numbers on the rear console. Interior highlight is the Starlight Headliner depicting the “Crazy Hours” watch face. The carefully thought-out details follow the Rolls-Royce traditions and represent a decent sense of personal style.
Production of «Wraith Crazy Numbers» will commence shortly, the actual motor car will be presented in the 4th quarter 2020.
For this exclusive partnership, Franck Muller has selected its most iconoclastic complication, the Crazy Hours™. The collection combines boldness, creativity and poetry with the exceptional Haute Horlogerie know-how of Franck Muller.
To celebrate the masterpiece car, Franck Muller is manufacturing a unique Crazy Hours™ collection inspired by the world of Rolls-Royce. The collection will show Franck Muller numbers in the well-known unconventional order, typical of the Crazy Hours timepieces.
The dial displays the color codes of the car and its sophisticated details that we can found on dashboards and Rolls-Royce seats’. The self-winding mechanical movement offers 42 hours of power reserve.
Thanks to its patented Crazy Hours mechanism, the collection offers a new reading of time. The central hour hand literally jumps from the numerals one to twelve placed atypically on the dial, as such, after every 60 minutes, the hour hand would jump to the next correct number. Meanwhile, the minute hand follows a conventional 60-minute cycle revolving around the dial.
The Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton collection from Franck Muller takes inspiration from the world of automotive competition. It houses a stylish engine-turned skeletonized movement.
Inspired by the motorsport engines, the automatic movement and the frame structure of the Vanguard Racing Skeleton have been significantly lightened. To realize this dynamic timepiece, technical materials such as carbon fiber, titanium and aluminum have been chosen.
The Vanguard Racing Skeleton features hours, minutes, seconds and date. The central seconds counter, thanks to a smoked sapphire glass, provides an accurate display while allowing great visibility of the movement. The seconds indications start from the bottom instead of the top as in an automobile rev counter, allowing the owner to read the seconds from both ends of the hand.
The white hand with red tip and the bicolor second indications further reinforce the idea of a rev counter, making you want to push the hand into the red zone. To further accentuate the skeleton design, the date numbers have also been fully skeletonized.
The strap is subtly integrated into the case with the help of two unseen screws, instead of the regular spring-bar technique. The rubber inside the strap effortlessly takes the shape of the wrist, combining comfort and aesthetics, while the Alcantara® suede reminds the covering of a sports car cockpit.
The Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton is available in 18k rose gold, stainless steel, titanium and carbon.
Technical details
Model: Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton Carbon, Reference V 45 SC DT RACING SQT (ER)
Case
Vanguard case
Carbon
Red ergal inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 44 mm x Length: 53.7 mm x Height: 12.7 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Dial
Skeleton dial with applied indexes and Arabic numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o’clock
Movement
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 25.60 mm x Height 3.60 mm
28’800 vibrations / hour
42 hours power reserve
158 components
21 jewels
Côtes de Genève and sunray brushing on the bridges
Skeletonized oscillating weight
Côtes de Genève on the bottom plate
Diamond polishing on the bridges
24k gold bath, rhodium treatment and black PVD treatment
45 ° polishing and sunray brushing on the ratchet
Strap
Hand-sewn Alcantara® suede
Brushed folding buckle
Titanium with black PVD treatment
Other models
Vanguard™ Racing Skeleton, 18k rose gold polished caseVanguard™ Racing Skeleton, 18k rose gold brushed caseVanguard™ Racing Skeleton, Stainless steel case
Luxury Swiss watch manufacture Franck Muller presents the limited edition Vanguard Encrypto: the world’s first functional Bitcoin watch.
The Vanguard Encrypto was launched in partnership with crypto currency trading platform Regal Assets and bears a Bitcoin logo and a QR code of Bitcoin on its dial. The dial effectively includes a laser-etched QR code for a public wallet address that can be used to deposit Bitcoins and check the balance of the account. To allow this secure process a sealed USB stick is included with the watch to store the private key.
Bitcoin wallets are made up of two parts, a public address and a private address, most people are used to having both addresses in the same electronic device, however experienced early bitcoin adopters use a different method.
The Vanguard Encrypto uses offline generated, non-deterministic TRNGs (True Random Numbers Generated) paper wallet style storage. As mentioned this method for storing bitcoin is quite popular among long term bitcoin holders and early adopters due to its massive security advantage and peace of mind. However rather than relying on slips of papers, users can just scan their dial.
Each timepiece comes as two piece “Deep Cold Storage” set. Users can add their Bitcoin to their wallet or check their balance directly through the dial. The watch’s QR code and cold storage systems were designed in partnership with Regal Assets, a renowned crypto investment company with offices in the US, Canada, the UK and the UAE. Regal Assets made headlines in 2017 by being the first company to receive a government issued license to trade cryptos in its deep cold storage vault, as covered by Bloomberg.
The Vanguard Encrypto is available in Stainless Steel, Rose Gold, Titanium and Carbon. It comes with a hand sewn alligator strap with rubber on the other side of the folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o’clock. The Encrypto, is tastefully designed using the QR code of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis Block address, with striking and distinct numerals which complements and blends with the bitcoin logo.
The Encrypto can be purchased by bitcoin. For the complete line of Encrypto time pieces and other technical information, please go to www.franckmullercrypto.com
Franck Muller presents the Rising Sun, a new limited edition Vanguard™ Skeleton watch with a new striking red skeleton body, evoking the outstanding colors of the sunrise with strength and poetry. Paying homage to the “land of rising sun”, the colors that adorn this collection recall the pure white and intense red of the Japanese flag.
This limited edition of only 25 timepieces provides a mesmerizing view on the movement that is a mechanical treasure entirely crafted in-house.
The architectural and geometric open worked bridges have thus been designed to accentuate the modern architecture of the timepiece and allow watch lovers to admire the mechanism in its entirety.
The bridges, hand-chamfered to perfection, showcase a subtle and elegant seconds counter at 6 o’clock.
The Rising Sun limited edition is housed in a hand polished VanguardTM stainless steel case and features a white alligator strap with red stitches on the side that perfectly compliment the hypnotic red anodized aluminum bridges of the movement.
The automobile-inspired Vanguard™ Racing sports watches from Franck Muller boast pure and stylish engine-turned aesthetics. With its harmonious contours, flawless finesse and impeccably balanced proportions, the lines and curves have been worked to brew elegance along with its sporty characteristics. Inspired by motorsport aesthetics, the indexes and iconic numbers, applied by hand, instantly grab the attention and perfectly complement the dial, the robust winding crown; and immerse in the automobile world.
Instead of the regular spring-bar technique, the strap is artistically integrated into the case with the help of two unseen screws. The rubber inside the strap effortlessly takes the shape of the wrist, while the leather with holes pattern gives a handsome engine-turned aestheticism.
Sporting an automatic movement, the Vanguard™ Racing line is available in 18k rose or stainless steel, chronograph or a classic hours, minutes and seconds.
Technical details
Reference V 45 SC DT RACING (NR)
Case
18k rose gold
Width: 44 mm, Length: 53.7 mm, Thickness: 12.7 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o’clock
Movement
FM 2800-DT
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 25.60 mm, Thickness: 3.60 mm
28’800 vibrations / hour
42 hours power reserve
158 components – 21 jewels
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and sunray brushing on the bridges and oscillating weight
Circular graining of both side of the bottom plate
Diamond polishing on the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium treatment
24k gold finish on the engravings
Sunray brushing on the rolling and drum barrel
45 ° polishing and sunray brushing on the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Dial
White dial with applied indexes and Arabic numerals
The Skafander™ by Franck Muller is a unique diving timepiece presented for the first time in the tonneau shape. This line now welcomes a chronograph version.
Powered by an automatic movement, this diving chronograph has a water resistance to 100 meters. The rotating disk under the dial, adjustable by a push-button, enables the diver to know the remaining dive time.
The technical features of this masterpiece provide its owner the most precise tools to monitor the dive and the decompression stages. The security lock, which protects from the unintentional activation of the push buttons, avoids the disruption of the unidirectional bezel.
All the details have been meticulously undertaken, the different hands have been designed so that this masterpiece makes the diving a unique and easy experience. The Skafander is available in several versions: Titanium, 18 carat rose gold and stainless steel.
Technical details
Reference SKF 46 DV CC DT
Case
Titanium, lunette black PVD treatment
Width: 46 mm x Length: 57 mm x Thickness: 15.60 mm
Water resistant up to 100 meters
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph and date at 6 o’clock
Diving Time Counter
Movement
FM 2800-SK-CC
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 31.50 mm x Thickness:: 5.44 mm
42 hours power reserve
28’800 vibrations / hour
204 components
37 jewels
Movement decorations
Côtes de Genève and sunray brushing on the bridges and oscillating weight
Circular graining of both side of the bottom plate
Diamond polishing on the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium treatment
24k gold finish on the engravings
Sunray brushing on the rolling and drum barrel
45 ° polishing and sunray brushing on the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Dial
Unidirectional rotating bezel indicating the diving time
Half-openwork movement in the center
The latest timepiece from the dynamic Vanguard™ collection, the Vanguard Yachting Anchor™ Skeleton develops a creative vision of time with affirmed nautical details. Featuring all the seafaring details from the deep blue to the wind rose adorning the dial, the sea world inspired each delicate detail of this timepiece.
The open-worked bridges have been designed to accentuate the architecture of the watch and reveal the wholly in-house manufactured movement.
The Vanguard Yachting Anchor™ Skeleton is available in 18k rose, yellow and white gold, stainless steel and bronze.
An ideal sporty and elegant timepiece for sea lovers, with bridges inspired by anchors and a second at 6 o’clock which represents a compass rose. The watch is also available in a version equipped with power reserve indication.
A perfect alchemy between the traditional mechanical movement and the watchmaking performance, the Vanguard Yachting Anchor™ Skeleton delivers seven days power reserve.
Technical details
Reference V 45 S6 SQT ANCRE FM YACHT (BL)
Case
Stainless Steel case with 18k yellow gold crown
Width: 44 mm, Length: 53.70 mm, Thickness: 12.65 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes and seconds at 6 o’clock
Movement
FM 1740-VS
Manual mechanical movement
Width: 37.05 mm, Length: 40.20 mm, Thickness: 6 mm
7 days power reserve
18’000 vibrations / hour
175 components – 21 jewels
Movement decoration
Hand chamfer, mirror polish on the flank, polishing of the molding’s bottom plate
Satin finish on the plate and sand-blasting on the opposite side
Satin finish and chamfering of all components
Circular brushing of the barrel and wheels
Dial
Openwork movement with blue anodized aluminium bridges
24k yellow gold finishing on the Franck Muller logo, hands and compass rose
Strap
Hand-sewn nylon strap
Reference V 45 S6 PR SQT ANCRE FM YACHT (BL)
Case
18k rose gold
Width: 44 mm, Length: 53.70 mm, Thickness: 12.65 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, Minutes and seconds at 6 o’clock
Power reserve indicator
Movement
FM 1740-VSPR
Manual mechanical movement
Width: 37.05 mm, Length: 40.20 mm, Thickness: 6 mm
7 days power reserve
18’000 vibrations / hour
175 components – 21 jewels
Movement decoration
Hand chamfer, mirror polish on the flank, polishing of the molding’s bottom plate
Satin finish on the plate and sand-blasting on the opposite side
Satin finish and chamfering of all components
Circular brushing of the barrel and wheels
Dial
Openwork movement with blue anodized aluminium bridges
24k rose gold finishing on the power reserve indicator, hands and compass rose
Strap Hand-sewn nylon strap
Presented at WPHH exhibition in January 2019 by Franck Muller, the collection Remember takes an uncommon approach with a new style of time reading, presenting the hour figures in the opposite clockwise direction.
Historically, the hands have always moved in chronological order from 1 to 12, rotating from left to right at the top of the dial and from right to left at the bottom, following the direction of movement of the shadow projected on the horizontal sundial in the northern hemisphere.
Thanks to a self-winding mechanism, the hour, minute and second hands will follow an unconventional rotation, making a circle in a “counter-clockwise” direction. The collection Remember is available in 18k rose or white gold or stainless steel. Its dial, entirely set with diamonds or stamped guilloche with sun pattern, is finished with 20 layers of lacquer and the emblematic hologram numerals of the House.
Technical details
Reference 2850 SC REM
Case
18k rose gold
Width: 31 mm x Length: 43 mm x Height: 7.30 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Reversed hours, minutes and seconds
Movement
FM 2800 INV
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 26.20 mm x Height: 3.60 mm
28’800 vibrations / hour
42 hours power reserve
31 components – 25 jewels
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and sunray brushing on the bridges and oscillating weight
Circular graining of both side of the bottom plate
Diamond polishing on the chamfers
24k gold bath and rhodium treatment
24k gold finish on the engravings
Circular brushing on the rotor rolling
Sunray brushing on drum barrel
45 ° polishing and sunray brushing on the ratchet
Polished and blued screws
Franck Muller enhances their Vanguard™ line with a new feminine skeleton interpretation, featuring elegant characteristics, through its refined and pure skeleton body.
The perfect curves of the Vanguard Lady™ Skeleton are emphasized by its glamorous details and clever appearance. The bridges hand-chamfered to perfection, reveal the manufactured movement of the watch in its entirety. Wholly designed and manufactured in-house, the balanced design of the Vanguard™ Lady Skeleton showcase the passion for crafts and art of details characteristic of the Franck Muller manufacture.
Housing a manually wound mechanical movement, in a stainless steel, 18k rose or white gold case, the Vanguard™ Lady Skeleton have been designed for watchmaking lovers.
The strap is artistically integrated into the case with the help of two unseen screws. The rubber on the inside of the strap effortlessly takes the shape of the wrist, while the alligator on the top instills grace. Modeled to perfection, the handsome blend of rubber and alligator creates absolute harmony with the iconic Vanguard case.
Technical details
Model: Vanguard™ Lady Skeleton
Reference V 32 S6 SQT
Case
18k rose gold
Width: 32 mm x Length: 42.3 mm x Thickness: 9.90 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Functions
Hours, minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock
Movement
FM 1540 VS5
Manual mechanical movement
Width: 26.75 mm, Length: 32 mm, Thickness: 5.90 mm
4 days power reserve
18’000 vibrations / hour
156 components – 21 jewels
Movement decoration
Satin finish and circular graining, mirror polish on the flank and hand-chamfering on bridges and bottom plate.
Chamfering and satin finish on all stainless steel components
Circular brushing of the barrel and wheels
Hand-chamfering and mirror polish on the index-assembly
Polishing and nickel treatment of wheels
Dial
Openwork movement with 24k rose gold finishing
With its harmonious contours, flawless finesse and impeccably balanced proportions, the Vanguard Crazy Hours™ Lady combines boldness, creativity and poetry with the exceptional Haute Horlogerie know-how of Franck Muller.
With its sun-stamped lacquered dial with hologram numbers and distinct numerals applied by hand, the Vanguard Crazy Hours™ Lady ensures a firm grip on the Franck Muller traditions, with a youthful and futuristic aesthetic.
The strap is artistically integrated into the case with the help of two unseen screws. The rubber on the inside of the strap effortlessly takes the shape of the wrist, while the alligator on the top instills grace. Modeled to perfection, the handsome blend of rubber and alligator creates absolute harmony with the iconic Vanguard case.
The lines of the case give a sporty and modern character to this collection, which has been designed to express the concept of time as an abstract construct.
The Crazy Hours complication offers a unique reading of time, showing hour numerals in the most unconventional order. Thanks to a patented mechanism, the central hour hand literally jumps from one hour to the next, respectfully following the randomly numbers on the dial. Thereby, after every 60 minutes, the hour hand would jump to the next correct number. Meanwhile, the minute hand follows a conventional 60-minute cycle revolving around the dial.
Technical details
Reference V 32 CH (NR)
Case
18k rose gold
Width: 32mm x Length: 42.3mm x Height: 9.9mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Movement
Calibre FM 1000 CH
Central jumping hour hand. Central minutes and seconds
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 20.60 mm x Height: 5.40 mm
28’800 vibrations / hour
40 hours power reserve
166 components – 24 jewels
Côtes de Genève on the bridges
Diamond polishing on the bridges
24k gold bath and rhodium treatment
24k gold finish on the engravings
Sunray brushing on the oscillating weight
Dial
Sun-stamped lacquered dial with hologram numbers and applied Arabic numerals
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