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Franck Muller Stainless Steel Long Island Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic "Long Island" watch. Made and signed by FRANCK MULLER. Brilliant pink
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Yellow Gold Long Island Master Complications Automatic Wrist Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
FRANCK MULLER LONG ISLAND, Master of complications 1000 SC yellow gold case, black leather strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller 18K Hologram Gold Long Island Crazy Hours Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Franck Muller Long Island Crazy Hours 18K Gold Automatic Wrist Watch Very rare piece in
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Long Island Watch in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
By Franck Muller
Located in Lucerne, CH
Franck Muller is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1991 known for its exceptional artistry, innovative
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Franck Muller Watch Long Island 1200 CC AT Chronograph
By Franck Muller
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Geneve Chronograph Watch Long Island Leather Band Automatic. No. 262
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Frank Muller Long Island Watch
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE MATERIAL: 18ct Yellow Gold DIAL: DIAL COLOUR: Black STRAP: 36mm X 26mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: No...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Large Long Island Bi-Retrograde White Gold Black Watch 1100DS-R
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Long Island 33mm Bi-Retro White Gold, Ref 1100 DS R. Excellent, pristine condition
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2010s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels
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By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Frank Muller Number: 1002 Series: Long Island Movement Types: Quartz Table Size: 15.75
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Located in New York, NY
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Frank Muller 18 Karat Diamond Watch
Located in NEW YORK, NY
FRANCK MULLER, WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET LONG ISLAND CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold and diamond
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Franck Muller Long Island 1000SC
By Franck Muller
Located in Surfside, FL
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Franck Muller Long Island 902 QZ D
By Franck Muller
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Long Island Master of Complications with pink guilloche dial, 2 row diamond bezel
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Franck Muller Yellow Gold Diamond Long Island Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller 18K Yellow Gold Long Island Watch - Automatic. 18K Yellow gold ( 33 mm x 45 mm
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Franck Muller Long Island Diamond Set 952 QZD Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in London, GB
A 26mm Long Island wristwatch crafted in white gold by Franck Muller. Featuring a silver guilloche
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Franck Muller Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Long Island Quartz Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Long Island 18K Rose Gold Watch - Quartz. 18K Rose gold ( 26 x 44 mm ) with diamond
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Franck Muller Long Island 18k White Gold 1200 S6 GG
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
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Franck Muller Long Island Diamond Set 902 QZDB 1P Watch
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Located in London, GB
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Franck Muller Long Island 18 Karat Rose Gold Women’s 902QZ
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF: W4432 MANUFACTURE: Franck Muller MODEL: Long Island MODEL REF: 902QZ AGE: Circa 2000 GENDER
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Franck Muller Long Island Master Calendar 45mm Watch 1200-MC-L
By Franck Muller
Located in Southampton, PA
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FRANCK MULLER LADIES LONG ISLAND QUARTZ // 1002 QZ MAGIC Color 5N
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Located in Montgomery, TX
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Franck Muller White Gold Long Island self-winding wristwatch Ref. 1000 SC
By Franck Muller
Located in Firenze, IT
Muller, Geneve, Long Island, No 858, Ref. 1000 SC. Made circa 2000. Very fine, large, rectangular curved
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Franck Muller Rose Gold Long Island Relief Original Diamond Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3287 Model: 1200 SC D Serial: 16 Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 20th September 2008 Case Diameter: 32 mm Case Size: 32mm by 54mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Move...
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Franck Muller ladies White Gold Diamond Set Long Island Quartz Wristwatch, c2008
By Franck Muller
Located in Firenze, IT
Franck Muller. A lady's 18K white gold and diamond set quartz rectangular wristwatch Model: Long
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Franck Muller Long Island Lady 18 Karat Rose Gold 900.QZ.D
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W4844 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Reference: 900.QZ.D Age
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Franck Muller Long Island 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch Ref. 900 QZ
By Franck Muller
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
numerals Serial #: 2XXX Reference #: 900 QZ Long Island Retail: $18,000 Box included, no paperwork
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Frank Muller Long Island 18K White Gold and Diamond Tank Style Quartz Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent limited edition Frank Muller watch is completely covered with diamonds to make a
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Frank Muller Long Island Classic Rose Gold Silver Dial 952 QZ REL Quartz Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Long Island Classic Ladies Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with applied arabic
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Franck Muller Long Island 902 QZ D 18k White Gold Pink Dial Quartz Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $21,500 YOUR PRICE: $12,500 - Franck Muller Long Island Master of Complications
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Franck Muller Long Island Women's 18k White Gold Pink Guilloche Dial B&P 950 QZ
By Franck Muller
Located in London, GB
A 26 mm Franck Muller long island women's wristwatch, made from 18k white gold. The pink guilloche
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Franck Muller Yellow Gold Long Island Crazy Hour Automatic Wristwatch 1200CH
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM862 Model Number 1200CH Serial Number 94 Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Gents Age Open Papers Case Diameter 32 mm Case Size 32mm by 43mm Box & Papers Bo...
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Franck Muller Long Island 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Long Island 18K Yellow Gold Watch Ref 950 S6 - Manual. 18K yellow gold ( 26 x 44 mm
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Franck Muller White Gold Long Island automatic Wristwatch Ref 950QZ
By Franck Muller
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, sapphire crystal Band: original Franck Muller chocolate brown strap, white gold buckle Dial: glacier blue
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Franck Muller Rare Long Island 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 950QZ
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
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Franck Muller Long Island 952 QZ Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
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By Franck Muller
Located in Braintree, GB
iconic Casablanca to the sleek lines of the Long Island, Franck Muller timepieces exude a sense of
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Franck Mueller 1200 CH Yellow Gold Long Island Crazy Hours Limited Edition
By Franck Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Franck Muller, Long Island, Master of Complications, Crazy Hours, Ref: 1200 CH, Limited
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Franck Muller Long Island 18k Yellow Gold 950 56
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5802 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Ref: 950 56 Age: Circa 2000's
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2000 Franck Muller Long Island Rose Gold 902QZ Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2000 Franck Muller Long Island Rose Gold 902QZ Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box Only
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Franck Muller Long Island 902 QZ D, Pink Dial, Certified &
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Long Island Reference #: 902 QZ D. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Pink 32 MM
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Franck Muller Long Island 18K White Gold 952.QZ.D
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5711 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Reference: 952.QZ.D Age
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Franck Muller Long Island 18k Rose Gold 1200 MC L Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5631 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Ref: 1200 MC L Age: Gender: Mens
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Franck Muller White Gold Diamond Long Island "Black Magic" Quartz Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Franck Muller Style Number 902 QZ D Also Called 902qzd Series Long Island
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Franck Muller Long Island 18k Rose Gold 1200 MC L Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5631 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Ref: 1200 MC L Age: Gender: Mens
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Franck Muller Long Island 1200 MC L Men's Rose Gold Annual Calendar Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007049 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Variant: Model
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2005 Franck Muller Long Island Big Date White Gold 1200 S6 GG Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2005 Franck Muller Long Island Big Date White Gold 1200 S6 GG Wristwatch * *Complete
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2000's Franck Muller Long Island Lady Rose Gold 900.QZ.D Wristwatch
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2000's Franck Muller Long Island Diamond Stainless Steel 952.QZ.D.1R Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Franck Muller Long Island Chronograph 18 Karat White Gold 1000 CC QZ
By Franck Muller
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM2223 Manufacturer: Franck Muller Model: Long Island Model Ref: 1000 CC QZ Age: 21st
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Mull Island For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mull island for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 29 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a mull island 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 mull island can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mull island, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Mull Island?

The price for a mull island starts at $4,800 and tops out at $20,237 with these watches, on average, selling for $12,450.

Franck Muller for sale on 1stDibs

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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