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Franck Muller
Ref. 8880 SC DT Goth D CD
Cintrée Curvex Gothique
A fine and rare white gold and diamond-set tonneau-shaped wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 250,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Franck Muller
- Year
- Circa 2006
- Reference No
- 8880 SC DT Goth D CD
- Case No
- 25
- Model Name
- Cintrée Curvex Gothique
- Material
- 18k white gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Automatic, 2800, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Franck Muller </em>crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold and diamond-set <em>Franck Muller </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 40 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, crystal and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present Gothique wristwatch demonstrates yet another daring unique design by Franck Muller. The watch, fitted in the iconic tonneau-shaped curved case, is lavishly set with diamonds throughout the dial, bezel, lugs and band. What further highlights the watch is that the pave-set diamond dial featuring black oversized Roman quarter numerals along with a skull at 9 o’clock, giving the watch a gothic feel.
The present watch is both unusual and chic, giving it a distinctive position on any wearer’s wrist.
The present watch is both unusual and chic, giving it a distinctive position on any wearer’s wrist.
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.