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Franck Muller

30th Anniversary Tribute Chronograph Bi-Compax

A rare, “like-new” and attractive limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial, certificate, additional solid caseback and presentation box, numbered 45 of a limited edition of 50 pieces made in collaboration with Grail Watch

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 70,000
€6,200 - 8,700
$6,400 - 9,000
HK$57,150
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Franck Muller
Year
Circa 2022
Movement No
48’375’130
Case No
45/50
Model Name
30th Anniversary Tribute Chronograph Bi-Compax
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. FM 2759, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Franck Muller pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Franck Muller certificate stamped Revolution Media Pte Ltd dated 31 December 2022, additional solid caseback, additional leather strap, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
- Commencing his career in the early 1980s at Patek Philippe, Franck Muller began creating his own wristwatches in 1984 and launched his eponymous brand in 1991. Sharing a background at Patek and admiring the Maison's elegant designs—particularly in chronographs—Muller went on to create one of his own with his brand in the 1990s and led to a great success even until now.

- In collaboration with Grail Watch and Wei Koh from Revolution, Muller reintroduced the present example, along with two other historical references from the 1990s, in a limited edition as a tribute to its founder. This homage not only maintains faithful designs but also incorporates identical, new-old-stock Lemania movements from the 90s.

- The present bi-compax model stays true to the original watches, featuring the same style, finish, and the characteristic flat, oversized vintage crown, along with large capped pushers. It retains the Breguet-style “12” and “6” along with the dot hour markers, preserving the aesthetics of the 1990s collection.

- Preserved in like-new condition and representing a true symbol of a bygone era when independent watchmaking was still in its infancy, this Chronograph Bi-Compax is complete with its set of accessories and is further numbered 45 out of a limited edition of just 50 examples made.

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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