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Franck Muller
Ref. 5850 T
Grand Complication Imperial Tourbillon
A fine gold tonneau-shaped tourbillon wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$220,000 - 400,000
Lot Details
- 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 <em>Franck Muller</em> crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold <em>Franck Muller</em> buckle
- Dimensions
- 32.5 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Franck Muller</em> fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
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".
When viewing examples such as the present watch, it comes as no surprise that Franck Muller is best known as "Master of Complications".
Franck Muller
Swiss | 1991Specializing 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.
Browse MakerIn 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.