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Franck Muller Master Banker

Franck Muller Master Banker 18k Yellow Gold Triple Time Zone
Franck Muller Master Banker 18k Yellow Gold Triple Time Zone

Franck Muller Master Banker 18k Yellow Gold Triple Time Zone

By Franck Muller

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

, exemplified by the Franck Muller Master Banker 3802. Launched as a timepiece for the international businessman

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Beige Dial, Certified
Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Beige Dial, Certified

Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Beige Dial, Certified

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller Master Banker Reference #: 2852MB. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Rose Gold Beige 31

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Beige Dial, Certified
Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Beige Dial, Certified

Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Beige Dial, Certified

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller Master Banker Reference #: 2852MB. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Rose Gold Beige 31

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker7200 Dial Certified Authentic
Franck Muller Master Banker7200 Dial Certified Authentic

Franck Muller Master Banker7200 Dial Certified Authentic

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller Master Banker Reference #:2852MB. Franck Muller Master Banker Havana 2852MBHV Mens

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker Men's Watch Ref 9880 MB SC DT
Franck Muller Master Banker Men's Watch Ref 9880 MB SC DT

Franck Muller Master Banker Men's Watch Ref 9880 MB SC DT

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Franck Muller Master Banker Men's Watch Ref 9880 MB SC DT - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5850 MB HV
Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5850 MB HV

Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5850 MB HV

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5850 MB HV - Automatic winding; Sapphire

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Automatic Wristwatch
Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Automatic Wristwatch

Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Automatic Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Franck Muller MPN: 2852 MB HV Model: Master Banker HAVANA (no. 90) Case Material: 18k rose

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Triple Timezone White Gold Ref: 2582 M
Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Triple Timezone White Gold Ref: 2582 M

Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Triple Timezone White Gold Ref: 2582 M

By Franck Muller

Located in București, București

The Franck Muller 2582 M is an exquisite timepiece that exemplifies the brand's dedication to

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Franck Muller Master Banker Triple Time Zone Rose Gold Silver Dial B&P 2852 MB
Franck Muller Master Banker Triple Time Zone Rose Gold Silver Dial B&P 2852 MB

Franck Muller Master Banker Triple Time Zone Rose Gold Silver Dial B&P 2852 MB

By Franck Muller

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Rose Gold Master Banker Gents Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with applied arabic numbers

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21st Century and Contemporary British Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller Rose Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850 MB
Franck Muller Rose Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850 MB

Franck Muller Rose Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850 MB

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Franck Muller Master Banker Men's Watch Ref 5850 MB - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal. 18K

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Franck Muller White Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch
Franck Muller White Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch

Franck Muller White Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Dial: Silvered Guilloche Bracelet: Black Crocodile Leather Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Franck Muller Yellow Gold Master Banker Triple Time Zone Wristwatch
Franck Muller Yellow Gold Master Banker Triple Time Zone Wristwatch

Franck Muller Yellow Gold Master Banker Triple Time Zone Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Franck Muller 18k yellow gold Master Banker triple time zone wristwatch, Ref. 6850MB. Case

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Master Banker 3 Time Zone Automatic Wristwatch
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Master Banker 3 Time Zone Automatic Wristwatch

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Master Banker 3 Time Zone Automatic Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Arabic numerals; silver time zone subdials; date at 3-o'clock position. Stainless steel Franck Muller

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Master Banker 6850 MB Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Master Banker 6850 MB Men's Watch in Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Master Banker 6850 MB Men's Watch in Stainless Steel

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

This Franck Muller Master Banker is pre-owned and in excellent condition. It was recently serviced

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Master Banker 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds 5850 MBD
Franck Muller Master Banker 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds 5850 MBD

Franck Muller Master Banker 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds 5850 MBD

By Franck Muller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Franck Muller Master Banker 18 kt white gold & diamonds 5850 MBD Extremely fine and beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Franck Muller Master Banker Steel Silver Dial Time Men’s Watch 6850 MB
Franck Muller Master Banker Steel Silver Dial Time Men’s Watch 6850 MB

Franck Muller Master Banker Steel Silver Dial Time Men’s Watch 6850 MB

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned mint condition Franck Muller Master of Complications 6850MB is a beautiful men's

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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Franck Muller Master Banker 39mm 8880mbldt
Franck Muller Master Banker 39mm 8880mbldt

Franck Muller Master Banker 39mm 8880mbldt

By Franck Muller

Located in Surfside, FL

Franck Muller Master Banker Moonphase in 18k rose gold on a rubber strap with an 18k rose gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller Master Banker 5850MB, Silver Dial, Certified
Franck Muller Master Banker 5850MB, Silver Dial, Certified

Franck Muller Master Banker 5850MB, Silver Dial, Certified

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller Master Banker Reference #: 5850MB. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Silver Dial, Certified and
Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Silver Dial, Certified and

Franck Muller Master Banker 2852MB, Silver Dial, Certified and

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Franck Muller Master Banker Reference #: 2852MB. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch White Gold Silver

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Master Banker Dual Time Zone Automatic Wrist Watch
Franck Muller Master Banker Dual Time Zone Automatic Wrist Watch

Franck Muller Master Banker Dual Time Zone Automatic Wrist Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning Franck Muller Master Banker Dual Time Zone Automatic Men's certified pre-owned wrist watch

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 6850MB Wristwatch
2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 6850MB Wristwatch

2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 6850MB Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 6850MB Wristwatch * *Complete with

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

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White Gold

2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 1200MB Wristwatch
2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 1200MB Wristwatch

2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 1200MB Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000's Franck Muller Master Banker White Gold 1200MB Wristwatch * *Complete with

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Franck Muller Master Banker Stainless Steel 6850 Wristwatch
Franck Muller Master Banker Stainless Steel 6850 Wristwatch

Franck Muller Master Banker Stainless Steel 6850 Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: COM1955 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Master Banker Model Reference: 6850 Age

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

FRANCK MULLER Master Banker 5850 MB 18k Rose Gold w/ Bracelet 5850MB
FRANCK MULLER Master Banker 5850 MB 18k Rose Gold w/ Bracelet 5850MB

FRANCK MULLER Master Banker 5850 MB 18k Rose Gold w/ Bracelet 5850MB

By Franck Muller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Franck Muller Style Number: 5850 MB Also Called: 5850MB Series: Master Banker

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller, Master Banker Luna, Steel Leather Model no: 6850 MB L DT
Franck Muller, Master Banker Luna, Steel Leather Model no: 6850 MB L DT

Franck Muller, Master Banker Luna, Steel Leather Model no: 6850 MB L DT

By Franck Muller

Located in Heerlen, NL

One (1) steel watch with a leather strap. Brand: Franck Muller Model: Cintree Curvex model no: 6850

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Franck Muller Yellow Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch
Franck Muller Yellow Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch

Franck Muller Yellow Gold Master Banker Automatic Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Naples, FL

Franck Muller has produced this absolutely extraordinary wristwatch including this Master Banker in

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Rose Gold Master Banker Three Time Zone Wristwatch
Franck Muller Rose Gold Master Banker Three Time Zone Wristwatch

Franck Muller Rose Gold Master Banker Three Time Zone Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Franck Muller Style Number: 9880 MB SC DT Also Called: 9880MBSCDT Series: Master

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Master Banker Havana Triple Time Zone Wristwatch
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Master Banker Havana Triple Time Zone Wristwatch

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Master Banker Havana Triple Time Zone Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Franck Muller Style Number: 5850 MB HV Series: Master Banker Havana Gender: Men's

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Master Banker Round Watch on Leather Strap
Franck Muller Master Banker Round Watch on Leather Strap

Franck Muller Master Banker Round Watch on Leather Strap

By Franck Muller

Located in Pikesville, MD

A rare version of the Franck Muller Master Banker automatic timepiece featuring a sophisticated

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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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