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Franck Muller King

Franck Muller King Conquistador Stainless Steel 25ctw Diamond Men's Watch
Franck Muller King Conquistador Stainless Steel 25ctw Diamond Men's Watch

Franck Muller King Conquistador Stainless Steel 25ctw Diamond Men's Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

Franck Muller King Conquistador Stainless Steel 25ctw Diamond Men's Watch 8005 SC

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2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 10000 H SC  Pavé Diamonds Wrist Watch
Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 10000 H SC  Pavé Diamonds Wrist Watch

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 10000 H SC Pavé Diamonds Wrist Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 10000 H SC Pavé Diamonds Wrist Watch Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez reference: 10000 H SC.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 45mm,  Ref 10000 CC King Full Pavé Diamonds
Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 45mm,  Ref 10000 CC King Full Pavé Diamonds

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 45mm, Ref 10000 CC King Full Pavé Diamonds

By Franck Muller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez Ref 1000 CC King Full Pavé Diamonds Movement : Mechanical Automatic Franck Muller Caliber, Self winding with Platinum Winding Rotor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18K Rose Gold New
Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18K Rose Gold New

Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18K Rose Gold New

Located in New York, NY

Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18K Rose Gold New new with box papers 5 year warranty free overnight shipping shop with confidence

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005CCKING, Silver Dial
Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005CCKING, Silver Dial

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005CCKING, Silver Dial

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller King Conquistador Reference #: 8005CCKING.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 CC, Silver Dial, Certified
Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 CC, Silver Dial, Certified

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 CC, Silver Dial, Certified

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller King Conquistador Reference #: 8005 CC.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 K SC, Black Dial, Certified
Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 K SC, Black Dial, Certified

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 K SC, Black Dial, Certified

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller King Conquistador Reference #: 8005 K SC .

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller King Conquistador chronograph gents 10000K CC watch
Franck Muller King Conquistador chronograph gents 10000K CC watch

Franck Muller King Conquistador chronograph gents 10000K CC watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W3074 MODEL NUMBER 10000K CC SERIAL NUMBER No ** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 15th March 2009 CASE DIAMETER 45 mm CASE SIZE 45mm by 59mm BOX & PAPERS Bo...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Conquistador King Wristwatch
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Conquistador King Wristwatch

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Conquistador King Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Ref. 8005 SC, automatic movement. Stainless steel case, 39mm x 56mm. Black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, date at 6 o'clock. Stainless steel Franck Muller bracelet. Pre-owned wi...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18 Karat Rose Gold Papers
Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18 Karat Rose Gold Papers

Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18 Karat Rose Gold Papers

By Franck Muller

Located in San Diego, CA

Style / Reference Number: 10000 K CC Model: Conquistador King Cortez Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Rubber Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Bezel Dial: Black Face: S...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

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Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18 Karat Rose Gold Papers
Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18 Karat Rose Gold Papers

Franck Muller 10000 K CC Conquistador King Cortez 18 Karat Rose Gold Papers

By Franck Muller

Located in San Diego, CA

Style / Reference Number: 10000 K CC Model: Conquistador King Cortez Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Rubber Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Bezel Dial: Black Face: S...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

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Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 SC King Watch in Stainless Steel
Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 SC King Watch in Stainless Steel

Franck Muller King Conquistador 8005 SC King Watch in Stainless Steel

By Franck Muller

Located in Surfside, FL

Auto, date and sweep-seconds. Ref 8005 SC King. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Franck Muller Watch.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

2000s Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch
2000s Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch

2000s Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000s Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 2000s *Case Size: 40mm by 56mm *Strap: Black Leather *Age...

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Materials

Rose Gold

Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8001 CC
Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8001 CC

Franck Muller King Conquistador Rose Gold 8001 CC

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6103 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Ref: 8001 CC Age: W6103 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movemen...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Franck Muller King Conquistador Yellow Gold 8001 Wristwatch
Franck Muller King Conquistador Yellow Gold 8001 Wristwatch

Franck Muller King Conquistador Yellow Gold 8001 Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6103 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Ref: 8001 CC Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal ...

Category

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Materials

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Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000K Men's Rose Gold Watch
Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000K Men's Rose Gold Watch

Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000K Men's Rose Gold Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W007354 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Variant: Cortez Model Number: 10000K Age: 04-04-2013 Gender: Men Complete With: Franck Muller Box,...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000K Men Rose Gold Watch
Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000K Men Rose Gold Watch

Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000K Men Rose Gold Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007354 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Variant: Cortez Model Number: 10000K Age: 41368 Gender: Men Complete With: Franck Muller Box & Gu...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000 18k Rose Gold 10000KSC Wristwatch
Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000 18k Rose Gold 10000KSC Wristwatch

Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez 10000 18k Rose Gold 10000KSC Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5800 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Ref: 10000KSC Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller King Cortez Conquistador Stainless Steel 10000 K SC NR
Franck Muller King Cortez Conquistador Stainless Steel 10000 K SC NR

Franck Muller King Cortez Conquistador Stainless Steel 10000 K SC NR

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: COM2224 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Cortez Conquistador Model Ref: 10000 K SC NR Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crys...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller King Conquistador 0 8005 CC KING Men Yellow Gold 18K Watch
Franck Muller King Conquistador 0 8005 CC KING Men Yellow Gold 18K Watch

Franck Muller King Conquistador 0 8005 CC KING Men Yellow Gold 18K Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007902 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 8005 CC KING Age: 40mm by 47mm Gender: Men Complete With: Franck Muller ...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Stainless Steel King Conquistador Chronograph
Franck Muller Stainless Steel King Conquistador Chronograph

Franck Muller Stainless Steel King Conquistador Chronograph

By Franck Muller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Franck Muller Style Number: 8005 CC Series: King Conquistador Chronograph Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Silver Movement: Automatic Funct...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Conquistador King Chrono 8005 K CC O AC
Franck Muller Conquistador King Chrono 8005 K CC O AC

Franck Muller Conquistador King Chrono 8005 K CC O AC

By Franck Muller

Located in Willow Grove, PA

Stainless Steel Franck Muller Conquistador King Chrono​ watch, water resistant to 30m, with date and stainless steel bracelet.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Conquistador 0 8001 CC KING Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
Franck Muller Conquistador 0 8001 CC KING Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch

Franck Muller Conquistador 0 8001 CC KING Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008108 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Conquistador Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 8001 CC KING Age: 37383 Gender: Men Complete With: Franck Muller Box, Leather...

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller King Conquistador Chronograph 18K Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch
Franck Muller King Conquistador Chronograph 18K Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch

Franck Muller King Conquistador Chronograph 18K Rose Gold 8005 CC Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5203 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: King Conquistador Model Ref: 8005 CC Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Open Guarantee Only Dial: Black Arabic Glass: ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller 18 Karat Gold Conquistador 8005 CC King No 16 Automatic Watch
Franck Muller 18 Karat Gold Conquistador 8005 CC King No 16 Automatic Watch

Franck Muller 18 Karat Gold Conquistador 8005 CC King No 16 Automatic Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company - Franck Muller Model - Conquistador 8005 CC King No 16 Case Metal - 18k White Gold Case Measurement - 40 mm Bracelet - 18k White Gold - Fits up to a 7 3/4" wrist - Watch wei...

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2010s Wrist Watches

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Franck Muller King For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact franck muller king you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a franck muller king from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A franck muller king can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. If you’re browsing our inventory for a franck muller king, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

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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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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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