Franck Muller – BWD x Arsham x King Nerd - Daniel Arsham Edition

 Franck Muller – Classics Casablanca™ BWD x Arsham x King Nerd - Daniel Arsham Unique Edition 2021

Bamford Watch Department x Arsham x King Nerd

This unique Franck Muller Casablanca personifies the spirit of collaboration and joint artistry with renowned modern artist Daniel Arsham and expert engraver King Nerd, Johnny Dowell, joining forces with Bamford Watch Department on this limited edition.

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The style of the Casablanca blends perfectly with the creative ingenuity of Arsham, King Nerd and Bamford Watch Department. Dynamic, contemporary and classic, it is an enchanting model which has been redesigned with an intricacy of detail.

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With a striking Arsham Studio Green dial and seconds hand, the Arsham Studio Monogram repeats throughout the design; from the printed dial to the embossed leather strap and hand engraving by King Nerd on the case of the watch. The caseback has also been engraved with an eroded Arsham Studio ‘A’ along with a CASABLANCA logo inspired by the film of the same name. 

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Daniel Arsham says, “I've always liked the Franck Muller Casablanca and this project actually started by asking George if he could make one custom for me. As we were talking about all of the different details on it, things got more and more intricate and complex. I started thinking about ideas for engraving onto the case and how we could work with Johnny and integrate the original design ethos of the dial with the Arsham Studio monogram. We wrapped the Arsham Studio Monogram all the way around the watch, from the dial to the embossed leather strap, into the case itself, with the engraving all done by hand. It's a project that we've been talking about and working on for probably two years now and it is finally complete to share with the world.”

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 “I’m honoured to work with Bamford Watch Department again and I’ve had an amazing friendship with George and his team for years now. It’s always a pleasure to work on something different and new and I’ve always admired the Franck Muller Casablanca model. It’s my favourite Franck Muller watch alongside the Vanguard and I’m a big fan of Daniel’s. I love everything Daniel Arsham Studio create as it is always exciting and thought provoking. To work on a project with both parties, one that is not just a watch, but a mix of watchmaking, traditional crafts and art combined, makes this a truly bespoke and unique limited edition.” Johnny Dowell, King Nerd

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 “It has been amazing to work with two great friends on the canvas of an iconic watch from a brand which resonates with us all. As always, Daniel Arsham and King Nerd brought something special and unique to the project and I am so proud to work with them on this Franck Muller Casablanca.” George Bamford, Bamford Watch Department 

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 “I have always been inspired by the art world and I was naturally very happy to learn that Daniel Arsham was keen to interpret his art into one of our iconic models, the Casablanca. The result is astonishing and I am delighted with this exciting collaboration with Bamford Watch Department.” Nicholas Rudaz, COO, Franck Muller 5-piece limited edition, housed in a unique outer box which continues the Arsham Studio ‘A’ monogram design. Pricing available on request and available from Bamford Watch Department.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  Classics 

Model:  Casablanca™ BWD x Arsham x King Nerd - Daniel Arsham Unique Edition

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Reference 8880 C DT (Daniel Arsham Limited Edition)

Case
Engraved Stainless Steel
Width: 39 mm Tonneau
Length: 43 mm x Height: 17.50 mm
Water resistant up to 30 meters
Movement
Swiss Automatic Calibre FM8880
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 26.20 mm x Height: 3.60 mm
28’800 vibrations / hour
42 hours power reserve
31 components - 25 jewels
Movement decoration
Côtes de Genève and sunray brushing on the bridges and oscillating weight
Circular graining of both side of the bottom plate
Diamond polishing on the chamfers
24k gold bath and rhodium treatment
24k gold finish on the engravings
Circular brushing on the rotor rolling
Sunray brushing on drum barrel
45 ° polishing and sunray brushing on the ratchet
Polished and blued screws 
Functions  
Hours, minutes and seconds
Dial
DA styled teal dial with arabic numerals
Hands: White ’Skeleton’ with DA styled seconds hand
Strap
DA Embossed leather
Buckle Stainless steel folding buckle
Hand polished

 Limited to Only 5 Pieces

✅ Price : 15’000  CHF excluding taxes
First delivery : 2021

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Press release – 2021
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