2000s Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 Stainless Steel Black Dial Auto 25 mm
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
The Shape Of Independent Watchmaking During the 1990s and early 2000s, few brands captured the intersection of technical ambition and expressive design quite like Franck Muller. The...
Steel, Stainless Steel
2000s Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 31 mm
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
The Glamour Of The Cintrée Curvex The Casablanca collection remains the definitive silhouette of the Franck Muller brand, drawing inspiration from the golden age of 1920s travel and...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Franck Muller Casablanca 6850 18K WG Black Dial Auto 32 mm
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
The Master Of Complications In 18K White Gold The Casablanca collection is perhaps the most recognizable silhouette in the Franck Muller catalog, drawing heavy inspiration from the ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Watch With Rubber Strap
By Franck Muller
Located in London, GB
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Watch With Rubber Strap From the Casablanca collection is this Swiss made Casablanca watch crafted of stainless steel with black rubber stra...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Nquistador 8005 L QZ Ladies Bracelet Watch - Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Franck Muller Model: Casablanca, ref. 8005 L QZ Serial no.: 1997 Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Women or a m...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 Stainless Steel Auto Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Unisex Franck Muller Casablanca Sahara in stainless steel on a custom band.
Franck Muller Casablanca Curvex Stainless Steel Diamond Leather Band Ladys Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Casablanca Curvex Lady's Watch Model Number: 7500 100% Authentic Pre-owned / Excellent condition Comes with original Franck Muller box and warranty Stainless Steel...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 5850
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Franck Muller Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Men's Case Size: 32-35.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 18mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Sapphire Crystal, ...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 8880 C
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Franck Muller Band Color: Brown Gender: Men's Case Size: 36-39.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 22mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Luminous Hands, Sapphire Cry...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.5 in L 2.17 in
Franck Muller stainless steel Casablanca Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8880C
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Franck Muller Casablanca Men's certified pre-owned automatic wrist watch, Model 8880 C.
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Diamond Casablanca XXL Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Casablanca XXL Men's watch Model Number 9880 VEGAS D 7 100% Authentic New Comes with original Franck Muller box Stainless Steel Case and buckle 7 rows of diamond...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller 18k Rose Gold Casablanca Automatic Wristwatch Model H
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Franck Muller Men's certified pre-owned automatic wrist watch, Model H. Features a Salmon Dial with black arabic numerals, 18K rose Gold rectangular tonneau style case and b...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 1.26 in L 1.74 in
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Automatic Wrist Watch Model 5850
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Franck Muller Men's never worn automatic wrist watch, Model 5850. Features a Salmon Dial with white and black arabic numerals, stainless steel rectangular tonneau style case...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca 1752QZ Diamond Quartz Womens 25mm Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Casablanca 1752QZ Diamond Quartz Womens 25mm Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Chronograph Watch 880C CC
By Franck Muller
Located in Southampton, PA
The Franck Muller Casablanca Chronograph, reference number 880C CC, pairs clean lines with a bold aesthetic - the result is a timepiece that is truly exquisite.
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary 18K White Gold Men's Watch Ref 8885
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary 18K White Gold Men's Watch Ref 8885 - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal. 18K White gold tonneau case ( 39 x 55 mm ). 18K White dial with ...
White Gold
Franck Muller Casablanca 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Hand Wound Men Watch 5850 CC
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Franck Muller Casablanca 5850 CC is a beautiful timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a 18K yellow gold case.
Franck Muller Casablanca 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Hand Wound Men Watch 5850 CC
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Franck Muller Casablanca 5850 CC is a beautiful timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a 18K yellow gold case.
Franck Muller Casablanca Stainless Steel Men's
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Ref: W4627 Model Number: Franck Muller Model: Casablanca Model Ref: 6850 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Chaos Steel Black PVD Automatic Watch 8880 SC SBL NR
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Comes without the manufacturer's box and papers Details: Model Number 8880 SC SBL NR CHAOS Brand Franck Muller Department Men Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Franck Muller Casablanc...
Mens Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary LE Automatic c2000s Swiss BU103
By Franck Muller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Luxury, Men's Franck Muller 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Casablanca Ref.8880 automatic, c.2005, all original, with box and paper.
Franck Muller Casablanca Chronograph Limited Edition Stainless Steel Gents
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM876 Model: 8880 C CCBR Serial: No.******* Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 13th June 2011 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm by 55mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and...
Franck Muller Casablanca 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Mens Watch 5850 RET
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
This display model Franck Muller 5850 RET is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a rose gold case.
Sold
W 1.54 in D 0.69 in L 2.17 in
Franck Muller stainless steel Casablanca Chronograph self-winding Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Franck Muller Casablanca Chronograph is crafted in stainless steel with black PVD coating and features a self-winding movement with indications for the Hours, Minutes, Small Sec...
Frank Muller Casablanca Black Casa Steel PVD Automatic Watch 9880 C CC DT NR
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Details: Model Number 9880 C CC DT NR Brand Franck Muller Department Men Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Franck Muller Casablanca Band Color Black Dial Color Black Case Color Black ...
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Chronograph Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller stainless steel Casablanca chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 8885 C CC DT, automatic movement, 40mm x 55mm.
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller rose gold Casablanca automatic Wristwatch Ref 2852
By Franck Muller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Franck Muller 18Kt Rose Gold model 2852 Casablanca watch with brown leather Caiman strap and Ardillon Buckle.
18k Gold
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Chronograph Wristwatch with Date
By Franck Muller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Franck Muller stainless steel Casablanca chronograph wristwatch with original wooden box, with Certificate of Origin and Warranty.
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (32mm x 45mm). Black dial with luminous Arabic numerals. Please note: This dial has some faint imperfections around the outer edges, but it i...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Rose Gold Casablanca Perpetual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Men's 18k solid white gold Franck Muller 5850 QP Perpetual Calendar gress watch in 18k rose gold on original leather strap and 18k buckle in mint conditiont authentic. Case measuring...
18k Gold
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Limited Casablanca 10th Anniversary Watch Ref 8880
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Casablanca 10th Anniversary Franck Muller, Genève, "Casablanca 10th Anniversary," No. 348/500, Ref. 8880 CNR.Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces for the 10th anniversary of the C...
Stainless Steel
Franck Mueller Stainless Steel Casablanca Touneau Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
Franck Muller stainless steel Casablanca wristwatch, Ref. 6850 SC, circa 2000, 34 X 47 mm, automatic movement, platinum rotor.
Stainless Steel
Franck Mueller Stainless Steel Casablanca Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
Franck Mueller stainless steel Casablanca wristwatch with touneau case automatic movement with platinum rotor sapphire crystal and black dial with luminous Arabic numerals. Original ...
Stainless Steel
Franck Mueller Stainless Steel Casablanca Cintree Curvex Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Franck Mueller Stainless Steel Mid Size Casablanca Cintree Curvex, manual wind movement, sapphire glass crystal, black dial with luminous markers, steel bracelet with fold...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Stainless Steel Mechanical Watch Ref. 750256
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
This women's Franck Muller Casablanca features a 31mm stainless steel tonneau-shaped case paired with a sleek black dial and bold, stylized numerals—a signature of the iconic Swiss w...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Master of Complications Havana 7502 S6 18 Karat Gold
By Franck Muller
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: Casablanca Havana Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver and Light Brown Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 28mm Includes: -Ele...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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H 0.48 in W 0.71 in Dm 1.26 in
Franck Muller Casablanca Chrono 18k Gold Black Dial Handwind Men's Watch 5850 CC
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Franck Muller Master of Complications 5850 CC is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical movement which is cased in a rose gold case. It has a ova...
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4096 Model Number: 8880 C DT Serial Number: 843 Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 2010's Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box And Open Guarantee Move...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Casablanca Cintree Curvex Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 franck Mueller, Casablanca Cintree Curvex, Master of Complications Wrist watch, reference 2852. 43 X 31 MM Stainless Steel Case, Automatic, self winding movement with Plat...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Heart Curvex 5002 Ladies Watch with Bracelet - Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in Suwanee, GA
Difficult to produce because of its many shaped components, it presents a perfect balance to the eye. About the Casablanca, the company states: "One of the great Franck Muller class...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca 31mm 2852
By Franck Muller
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca in stainless steel with salmon Arabic numeral dial.
Stainless Steel
Ladies Franck Muller Casablanca White Gold Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Watch has Franck Muller Box and papers. The reference number is: 1750S6 Casablanca
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 WW, Black Dial, Certified
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference #: 2852 WW. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM.
Franck Muller Casablanca 1750 S6, Black Dial, Certified
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference #: 1750 S6. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 29 MM.
Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 WW, Black Dial, Certified &
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference #: 2852 WW. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 37 MM.
Franck Muller Casablanca 45 in Stainless Steel Auto Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca in stainless steel on a black crocodile strap.
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 Sahara Box & Papers Men's Watch Automatic
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 Sahara Box & Papers Men's Watch Automatic 34mm
Franck Muller Casablanca 6850, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference #: 6850. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM.
Franck Muller Casablanca 2852 WW, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference #: 2852 WW. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 37 MM.
Franck Muller Casablanca 5850 QP, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference #: 5850 QP. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 32 MM.
Franck Muller Casablanca 1750 s6 Stainless Steel Black Dial Manual Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca in stainless steel on original leather strap with FM stainless steel tang buckle.
Franck Muller Casablanca Perpetual Calendar Platinum Watch 5850 QP
By Franck Muller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Franck Muller Casablanca Perpetual Calendar Platinum Watch 5850 QP.
2000s Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary Chronograph Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2000's Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary Chronograph Stainless Steel * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 2000's *Case Size: 39mm by 55mm *Strap: Black...
Stainless Steel
2010's Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2010's Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary Stainless Steel Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 2010's *Case Size: 39mm by 55mm *Strap: Black Lea...
Stainless Steel
2000's Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary Chronograph Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2000's Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary Chronograph Stainless Steel * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 2000's *Case Size: 39mm by 55mm *Strap: Black...
Stainless Steel
2010 Franck Muller Casablanca Rose Gold 8883C CC DT Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2010 Franck Muller Casablanca Rose Gold 8883C CC DT Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 1st May 2010 *Case Size: 40mm by 56mm *Strap: Brown Leather *...
Rose Gold
Franck Muller Casablanca 7880CCCDT Rose Gold Gents Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5857 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Casablanca Model Ref: 7880CCCDT Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Moveme...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Franck Muller Casablanca 8880 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 40
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Box, Warranty Card - Undated Measurements: Case Size/Width: 40mm, Watch Height: 16mm, Band Width: 22mm, Wrist circumference: 8.0" Designer: Franck Muller Model: Casablan...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanca Big Date 18 Karat White Gold 6850 S6 GG Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM2213 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Casablanca Model Ref: 6850 S6 GG Age: 30th September 2003 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Open Papers Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapp...
18k Gold, White Gold
FRANCK MULLER Stainless Steel Casablanca XL Wristwatch B & P
By Franck Muller
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Franck Muller Casablanca XL wristwatch in massive 40mm x 55mm stainless steel tonneau shaped case on matching stainless steel bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Casablanc5850 CC Stainless Steel w/ White dial 39mm watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca in stainless steel. Auto w/ subseconds, and chronograph. 45 mm length (lug to lug) by 39 mm width case size.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller SS ref# 2852 Casablanca
By Franck Muller
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Franck Muller SS ref# 2852 Casablanca tonneau shaped 30 x 43mm case.
$2,288Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.19 in
Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold 18 Carats Black Leather Strap Cushion Shape Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold 18 Carats Black Leather Strap Cushion Watch - Brand: Baume & Mercier - Model: Cushion - Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 23.14 gr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Titanium Black Dial Watch 8900 SC DT GPG
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Titanium Black Dial Men's Watch 8900 SC DT GPG. The Watch Case and Bezel Show Significant Scuffs and Dents as Seen in the Pictures, Th...
Tabbah Swiss Made Quartz Wristwatch, Circa 2001
By Tabbah
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A rare collector’s piece with refined styling ; ideal for collectors of boutique Swiss watches or vintage luxury. Elegant wristwatch from the Swiss brand Tabbah features a analog qua...
Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An embodiment of refined watchmaking, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche offers sophisticated complications within a sleek and elegant package. Crafted from polished stain...
Stainless Steel
$4,950
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3005
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Reference number 3005 Brand Cartier Model Ballon Bleu Gender Men's watch/Unisex Movement Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Case Size 36mm Bracelet Material Stainless Steel Steel b...
Cartier Pasha Serviced 2025 / Excellent Condition
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cartier Pasha ref. 2379 is a striking blend of bold design and refined elegance, showcasing the heritage of the prestigious Cartier brand. Featuring a 38mm stainless steel case w...
Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Santos 100, Reference 2656 Wrist Watch, 36 X 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Water resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, sapphire set crown, Automatic, Self W...
18k Gold, Steel
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold I.W.C. Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An iconic Art Deco IWC (International Watch Company) and Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold manual wind wristwatch, circa 1920s. The watch features an 18K yellow gold case with a whit...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex Reference 3130 "Bubbleback" 31 M.M Stainless Steel 2 piece Oyster case, caliber 630, 17 jewel Automatic Self winding movement, Quality Redone as original Black dial ...
Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Ladies Rolex CELLINI 3803 Barrel WristWatch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 3803 Barrel Cellini Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 18k 750 White ...
18k Gold, White Gold
$6,995
H 1.38 in W 0.99 in
Franck Muller Ladies Cintree Curvex 1752 QZ D 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Bezel
By Franck Muller
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1752 QZ D Model: Franck Muller Cintree Curvex Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Black Leather Bezel: Factory Pave Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver F...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
Hailed as the “Master of Complications,” watchmaking brand Franck Muller is celebrated for its exquisitely technical contemporary timepieces. Its cofounder — the man for whom the company is named — is known for his groundbreaking use of the tourbillon and for championing intricate mechanical watches in an era that nearly saw them disappear entirely.
Muller crafted his own tourbillon wristwatch in the early 1980s. It was a time when the watch industry was still weathering the so-called “quartz crisis,” when Japanese battery-powered quartz timepieces, which were easy and inexpensive to produce, swept through the marketplace and challenged the traditional mechanical models. While Japanese brands such as Seiko thrived, this meant economic disaster in Switzerland. Now-legendary designers such as Gérald Genta created iconic timepieces during the crisis, but it was unlikely to see such a complicated timepiece from what was even an established luxury watchmaker when Muller’s first handcrafted watches emerged.
The tourbillon was invented in the 18th century, an era of clocks and pocket watches, to battle the negative effects that gravity was having on accuracy of these devices. As a young artisan restoring vintage Patek Philippe watches, Breguet watches and other timepieces that came his way from collectors, the Swiss-born Muller, who dropped out of high school but studied for four years at the Geneva School of Watchmaking, came to admire the sophistication of the tourbillon.
"The tourbillon is very difficult to make and very difficult to associate with other complications, yet it results in a watch with better timing," Muller told Cigar Aficionado.
He decided that he would make his own watches and that a tourbillon should be visible from the front versus the back. No one had ever done that before.
The Franck Muller brand was officially established by Muller and Vartan Sirmakes in 1991 and the tourbillon — even as it requires hand-assembly by seasoned experts — would later be integrated into the faces of many of the watchmaker’s most popular watch designs, including the Franck Muller Yachting series.
Today’s discerning collectors are enthusiastic about these prestigious tourbillon timepieces, the brand’s wildly inventive shaped watches and the World Premieres, in which a new line of timepieces is produced annually and boasts a feature or attribute that is brand-new to the watchmaking industry.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
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Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
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