Franck Muller - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE Hong Kong Monday, November 30, 2015 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Franck Muller
    Year: Circa 1998
    Reference No: 5850 T
    Movement No: 6'647
    Case No: 02
    Model Name: Grand Complication Imperial Tourbillon
    Material: 18k yellow gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, 6837, 19 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Franck Muller crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Franck Muller buckle
    Dimensions: 32.5 mm. wide
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Franck Muller fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Franck Muller's Grand Complication Imperial Tourbillon features an exposed dial that allows us to marvel at the tourbillon complication in motion. The curved, tonneau shaped case compliments the mechanism, and rests beautifully on the wrist.

    When viewing examples such as the present watch, it comes as no surprise that Franck Muller is best known as "Master of Complications".

  • Artist Biography

    Franck Muller

    Swiss • 1991

    Specializing in top-quality timepieces, Swiss watchmaking company Franck Muller was founded in 1991 in Geneva. The company was named after watchmaker Franck Muller, also known as the "Master of Complications," and Vartan Sirmakes, Co-Founder and CEO of the Franck Muller Group. Shortly after graduating from watchmaking school in the 1980s, Muller was among the first to create his own tourbillon wristwatch, along with world-renowned brands Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.

    In addition to Muller's fine craftsmanship and intricate complications, the brand is often recognized for its modern designs and colorful flare. To date, the brand's notable lines are the Curvex, Crazy Hours, Casablanca, Conquistador, Long Island and Aeternitas, as well as Revolution2 and Revolution3.

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Ref. 5850 T
A fine gold tonneau-shaped tourbillon wristwatch

Circa 1998
32.5 mm. wide
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$220,000 - 400,000 

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