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Monday, October 28, 2024

Franck Muller – VANGUARD™ Damascus Steel SINCERE Platinum Jubilee Edition


Franck MullerVANGUARDSkeleton Damascus Steel SINCERE Platinum Jubilee Edition - 2024

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Singapore, September 2024 — Commemorating Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th Anniversary,
Franck Muller proudly presents the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition.
Limited to
28 pieces, this special edition showcases the brand's dedication to innovation and
craftsmanship

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Franck Muller has long been an embodiment of contemporary haute horlogerie, known for its fiercely independent spirit and expertise in pushing boundaries with novel materials and designs. The Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is a testament to this legacy, marking a significant advancement in the fine craft of metallurgy.

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As its name suggests, this Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition utilises Damascus Steel, a unique material that combines different alloys of steel together. Originating from the city of Damascus in Syria, this outstanding material is renowned for its incredible strength and distinctive layered patterns. Over the years, Damascus steel has spread throughout the world, celebrated for its durability and striking appearance.
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Damascus Steel is an innovation which combines two different alloys of steel, resulting in a stronger and more resilient material with a striking appearance.
 
The Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is crafted from a high-quality alloy of two austenitic stainless steels (316L and 304L), created through powder metallurgy, offering unparalleled strength and corrosion resistance. This innovative material combines two types of stacked steels, a process protected by an international patent which ensures high resistance to shocks and eliminates impurities, allowing the movement to function unhindered.

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The use of Damascus Steel in the Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition was a deliberate choice, symbolising the enduring bond between Sincere Fine Watches and Franck Muller. The intricate layering of the two alloys forms the case of this timepiece and represents the unique relationship between the two entities. When Franck Muller was established in 1991, Sincere immediately recognised the brand's potential, becoming one of the first retailers to integrate the marque into its portfolio, before eventually becoming their exclusive distributor in Southeast Asia in 1992.  
 
 Since then, both parties have developed a strong partnership, collaborating closely and achieving significant milestones together.

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The Damascus Steel in the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition symbolises the enduring and flourishing partnership between Sincere Fine Watches and Franck Muller, reflecting their close-knit relationship and collaborative success since 1991.

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The case, entire skeletonised movement, crown and buckle of the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition are meticulously cut by in-house CNC machines from single blocks of Damascus steel. 
 
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Each timepiece boasts a unique striated pattern, revealed through a precise acid bath process, mastered in-house by Franck Muller. Immersing the skeletonised movement in the acid bath is a carefully timed process lasting only a few minutes to avoid any deformation or shrinkage of the material. With its spectacular case, skeletonised movement, crown and buckle all fully made of Damascus steel, the technological know-how that goes into each piece of the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is on full display. 
 
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Unlike conventional steel, Damascus steel requires a careful polishing process to maintain its distinctive design, ensuring an impeccable finish that showcases Franck Muller’s commitment to excellence.
 
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The calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2 found in the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition operates at a frequency of 2.5Hz and has an impressive power reserve of 7 days.
 
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Tantalisingly openworked, the calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2 found in the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition has been skeletonised to a refined depth, revealing its intricate architecture of Damascus steel bridges. Its elaborate inner workings are perfectly framed by a rose gold flange, which is complemented seamlessly by the hour, minute and second hands, side inserts and crown cap, all also flawlessly crafted from rose gold. A white sapphire seconds counter ring positioned at 6 o’clock is also adorned with seconds markers made of rose gold.

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Operating at 2.5Hz and boasting a 7-day power reserve, the skeletonised calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2 is a testament to Franck Muller's impeccable craftsmanship, highlighted through a variety of meticulously executed finishing techniques. The regulator assembly is adorned with mirror polishing, while the mainplate, bridges, and regulator assembly feature precise beveling. 
 
Flank drawing enhances the mainplate and bridges, adding depth to the intricate skeletonised design. The sinks are finished with diamond polishing, and the wheels are circular satin brushed, emphasising the movement's refined details. Satin brushing on the mainplate and bridges further complements the movement's sophisticated aesthetic, resulting in a visually stunning and technically impressive timepiece.

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 Mirror and diamond polishing, precise beveling, flank drawing and satin brushing are just some of the finishing techniques that are on display in the skeletonised calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2, impeccably executed by Franck Muller for the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition.
 
Enhancing the striking design of the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition is a sleek black alligator leather strap, accented by rose gold-coloured stitching. Every design detail has been thoughtfully considered, including that of the buckle, crafted from Damascus steel, featuring a rose gold FM emblem. This attention to detail underscores the brand’s dedication to creating timepieces that are not only technically superior but also visually stunning.

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The Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition embodies Franck Muller's spirit of innovation, pushing the boundaries of materials and design. This exceptional timepiece is a testament to the brand's mastery of complex machining techniques, executed entirely in-house. By exploring the possibilities of different and unique materials, Franck Muller continues to offer unparalleled collections that blend tradition with modernity.

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The 28-piece limited Franck Muller Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition will be available at all Sincere Fine Watches Boutiques with a retail price of SGD$71,100 (including GST).

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  VANGUARD

Model:   VANGUARD™ Damascus Steel SINCERE Platinum Jubilee Edition

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 Ref. V 43 S6 SQT DAMAS SINCERE 70TH (5N) ASIA PACIFIC EXCLUSIVE

Case
Vanguard Damascus steel case
Hand polished
Black inserts on both sides of the case
Width: 42.5 mm x Length: 52.7 mm x Thickness: 12.6 mm
Crown 18ct rose gold
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Caseback Sapphire crystal
Caseback is decorated with Sincere Platinum Jubilee 70th Anniversary Logo
Water Resistance 3 Bar
Movement
Calibre MVT FM 1740-VS2
Self-winding mechanical movement
Ø 35.75 mm. Length: 37.60 mm. 
Diameter 33.5mm Thickness: 6.00mm
Frequency 18,000 oscillations per hour (2.5 Hertz)
Power reserve of 7 days
175 components - 21 jewels Two barrels
Skeleton movement
Movement decoration

Mirror polishing on the regulator assembly
Beveling on the mainplate, bridges and regulator assembly
Flank drawing on the mainplate and bridges
Diamond polishing on the sinks
Circular satin brushing on the wheels
Satin brushing on the mainplate and bridges
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds at 6 o'clock
Dial
Finishing Skeleton dial
Damascus steel
Hands 18ct rose gold hour, minute and second hands
Flange 18ct rose gold
Strap
Handsewn black alligator leather strap with rose gold stitching
Buckle
Damascus steel buckle, 18k rose gold Franck Muller emblem

 PRODUCTION

🔴PRICE: 🔴INTERNATIONAL RETAIL PRICE without tax RSP: SGD $71,100 (including GST)💰

 
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1204 Genève
- Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 818 00 30
Whatsapp : +41 78 836 33 17​
E-mail:
delisle@franckmuller.ch
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Monday, September 16, 2024

Franck Muller – VANGUARD™ Sporting CP National Champion 2023-2024 Edition


Franck MullerVANGUARDSporting CP National Champion 2023-2024 Edition

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  FRANCK MULLER AND SPORTING CLUBE DE PORTUGAL PRESENT EXCLUSIVE WATCH
Limited edition of 24 pieces commemorating the club's 24th championship title

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Franck Muller and Sporting Clube de Portugal join forces once again to celebrate the club's achievement. The result of this partnership is the new limited edition Franck Muller Vanguard Sporting CP National Champion 2023-2024, an exclusive watch representing a historic milestone for the club.

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The partnership between Franck Muller and Sporting Clube de Portugal began 18 years ago with the launch of the limited edition commemorating the Club's Centenary – the Franck Muller Long Island Sporting CP 100. This watch is still remembered today for its innovation, as it was the first to be produced in green gold by Franck Muller

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The brand teamed up again with Sporting CP to celebrate the club's 111th anniversary with the Franck Muller Vanguard Sporting Clube de Portugal 111 and, more recently, in 2021, for the 115th anniversary of the club with the Franck Muller Sporting CP Remember 115.

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For this limited edition, the Vanguard model was chosen for its sporty and innovative aesthetics. The strap is smartly integrated into the case to maintain and extend the watch's curved look, resulting in a stunning and sporty watch with a unique design. Another distinctive feature of this model is the illuminated case, thanks to an innovative forged carbon process with LumiNova® pigments, causing some of the carbon fiber particles to glow in the dark.

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In tribute to the club and the 2023-2024 national championship victory, the watch is personalized with Sporting CP green, both on the dial and the stitching of the nylon strap. It also features a special highlight of the number 24 at 12 o'clock, symbolizing the club's 24th title.

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One of the most striking elements of this limited edition is its illuminated case and dial, achieved through a cutting-edge forged carbon process using LumiNova® pigments, which glow in the dark.

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Sporting CP’s iconic green is proudly displayed on the dial and stitching of the strap, paying tribute to the club. The number 24 is highlighted at 12 o’clock, symbolizing Sporting CP’s 24th national championship title in the 2023-2024 season.

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To unveil this unique limited edition, Mr. Nicholas Rudaz, CEO of Franck Muller, made a special trip to Lisbon, where the event took place at the Sporting CP stadium, alongside the club's president, Mr. Frederico Varandas.

To celebrate this limited edition, Franck Muller has created a personalized commemorative case. Discover this exclusive piece at Franck Muller's Official Agents in Portugal. 

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The Vanguard™ Sporting CP National Champion 2023-2024 embodies both the legacy of Sporting CP and Franck Muller’s craftsmanship, blending tradition with modernity, and is set to become a coveted collector’s item for fans of both the club and fine watchmaking.


🔰 Limited to 24 pieces. 

🔴PRICE: on Request 💰

 
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Franck Muller Flagship store : Rue de la Tour-de-l'Ile 1
1204 Genève
- Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 818 00 30
Whatsapp : +41 78 836 33 17​
E-mail:
delisle@franckmuller.ch
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

GRAIL WATCH 2.1: Franck Muller – Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph “Arabian Panda” Edition

GRAIL WATCH 2.1 Franck MullerMaster of Complication Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph “Arabian Panda”Edition 2024

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To celebrate Revolution’s latest regional edition, Grail Watch and Franck Muller have created an exclusive double-sided rattrapante chronograph replete with Eastern Arabic numerals, a luminous second dial and other stunning design details.

For over 30 years, since I was a young watch nerd in my 20s, one of my grails has been the famous Double Sided Chronograph created by the brilliant Franck Muller. I’ve always loved Muller’s design genius: by putting a second chrono hand on the back of the watch so that you could read three different scales — telemeter, tachymeter and pulsometer — in massive oversized format across the entirety of the caseback with unrivaled clarity. But for years, that watch stayed frustratingly out of reach from me. I’d hear of one in an auction, but by the time I got there, it was either sold or I had gotten outbid beyond my meager budget. Or it just wasn’t the split seconds or rattrapante version I lusted after but the standard chronograph. So, when I launched my company Grail Watch back in 2021, I did so with the ambition of asking watch brands to turn back the hands of time and resurrect past icons from their archives.

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Grail Watch 2: Franck Muller 30th anniversary ‘tribute’ chronographs

A MIDDLE EAST TWIST

My watch magazine, Revolution, got approval to open a branch in Dubai. For many years following the development of the watch market in the Middle East, I have been truly impressed with the growth of the business there and, in particular, the passion and sophistication of the Middle East collectors. But I knew one thing: I wanted to publish all my content — in print, online, video and even social media — in Arabic. I knew I would have to search hard to find the right editor in chief. I have found this person in Abdulla Al Shaer, who is a marvel. He is a deeply passionate and accomplished watch collector, an incredible fount of knowledge on cinema, an expert in heavy metal (a passion we share) and a brilliant writer and phenomenal educator. “Al Shaer” in Arabic means “The Great Poet” and in this he is aptly named, as he communicates about watches with an insightfulness and evocativeness that is superb.

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Abdulla Al Shaer, Editor-in-Chief of Revolution Arabia

When I asked Al Shaer what he thought was the very first limited edition watch that we should launch to celebrate our office in the Middle East, I loved that he immediately replied, “Wei, it must be a Franck Muller Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph.” It turned out that he, too, had the same love for this extraordinary timepiece. Then he replied, “But it must be different. We must create every index and every number on each scale in the Eastern Arabic characters that we use in Middle Eastern culture.

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With that began an almost one-year process of back and forth correspondence, Zoom calls and in-person meetings among Rudaz, Glénat, Al Shaer and myself. Al Shaer explained, “First, we had to define the typography we used for the numbers. It was important that a Middle Eastern person would look at these indexes and the scales and say ‘Wow!’ because they are beautiful.

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But then we also had to work on the overall design of the dial, which we decided we wanted to execute in a “pandastyle” format. Glénat had an important point to make: “When you make a white or silver dial, the texture that you use is incredibly important. We decided together we wanted the watch to feel pure but very fresh and modern, so we decided to use a kind of frosted finish on the dial that gives it a really beautiful texture when it’s in direct light.

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Then, we also decided to do something a little crazy. I had noticed, along with Al Shaer, that Dubai and the Middle East really come alive at night time. Al Shaer explained, “Because of the heat, people really like to gather in the evenings when the sun goes down.” I asked what he thought about making the second dial on the back case fully luminous, so that owners could actually use their chronographs even in the dark. Al Shaer laughed and said it was an amusing idea.

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Says Glénat now that the watch has been made, “Honestly, I wasn’t sure about this detail and we had to work with our dial maker a lot to get it right, but in the end, it’s this surprising element that I have really come to love.

Rudaz concurs, “This 20-piece limited edition in collaboration with Grail Watch and dedicated to Revolution Arabia — the name of your new edition for the Middle East — is something we at Franck Muller are really proud of. It shows the continuing dedication of Revolution to communicate watch culture at the highest level possible in a new territory and in Arabic.

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To me this new panda-style Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph is, from a visual perspective, simply one of the most stunning watches we’ve collaborated on. The fact that it is a tribute to a region that we are so proud now to be a part of makes it even better.

FRANCK MULLER: MASTERING COMPLICATIONS

The world is clearly in the throes of a tumultuous love affair with all things ’90s, like the Porsche 993 Turbo S and the Ferrari 550 Maranello. But the ’90s has also been recognized as the halcyon era for watches. Savvy collectors have targeted Chopard’s L.U.C 1860, Daniel Roth-designed Breguet watches, especially references 3130 and 3330, Biver-era Blancpains, Pierre-Alain Blum’s marvelous Ebels, especially the Sportwave bracelet, El Primero-equipped chronographs, and, of course, Roger Dubuis Hommage chronographs and Sympathie double retrograde perpetual calendars.

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Frank Muller

Yet, indisputably, in the ’90s, the king of independent watchmaking and unrivaled rockstar of haute horlogerie was Franck Muller. The original enfant terrible, Muller was a wunderkind of 20th century watchmaking. Brash, bold and fearless, Franck Muller was the very first watchmaker to rapidly generate international renown and develop a huge following amongst fashion and Hollywood’s glitterati, with everyone from Gianni Versace to Elton John soon becoming evangelical devotees. There was the famous dinner in Los Angeles celebrating Elton John’s birthday where guests were each seated before a covered dish. At the appropriate moment, the covers were whisked away, revealing a stunning Franck Muller watch that was the legendary musician’s gift to every one of his guests.

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Born to an Italian mother and a Swiss father in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Muller entered watchmaking school at 15 years of age and literally blazed an incendiary trail, leaving many urban legends in his wake. One of the most famous is that after winning a Rolex watch for achieving the top prize at the Watchmaking School of Geneva, he took that watch and transformed it — using just a few more wheels — into a perpetual calendar.

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Jay-Z
 
He managed to get an appointment with Rolex where he showed them the watch, hoping to sell them his design. Unfortunately, they turned him down. However, over his early career, it appears he produced a few of these timepieces, one of which ended up on the wrist of Jay-Z.

DOUBLE QUICK TIME

Of the various complications, Muller was truly passionate about the chronograph. His most famous interpretations of this complication are his Double Sided Chronographs.

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 He explained, “I always loved chronographs and was fascinated that using this sweeping seconds hand, you could read so many different types of information. You could calculate your average speed over a kilometer or mile with a tachymeter. You could calculate a person’s heart rate within 15 beats using a pulsometer. And you could gauge the distance to a physical event (you start the chronograph, for example, when you see lightning strike and stop it when you hear the sound) using a telemeter. But the problem for me was that I always wanted to have all this information on a single chronograph. There are some watches that place multiple scales on the dial of the watch but that end up being very messy and hard to read. One day I had the idea of creating a chronograph with two dials, one on the front and one on the back of a watch. Then I would create a longer pinion connecting the chronograph hands on both dials. The advantage would be you could use the second dial purely for the scales, combining a tachymeter, telemeter and pulsometer, so they were truly visible.

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Grail Watch 2.1: Franck Muller Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph “Arabian Panda”

Tachymeter

This scale allows you to read the speed of an object over one kilometer. For instance, you are in a car and you want to determine your speed. Start the chronograph when you pass the start point of a onekilometer distance. When you pass the end point of this kilometer distance, stop the chronograph. You should be able to read your average speed over that one kilometer on your tachymeter scale.

Chronograph Seconds Hand with hollow Centre Split; Split-Seconds Hand:

The rattrapante, or split-seconds, complication is used to record multiple time intervals that start at the same time but do not end simultaneously. While the chronograph is running, activate the centre pusher to mark the first interval with the chronograph seconds hand. The split-second hand will continue running until the centre pusher is again activated.

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Telemetric scale

This scale is used to tell the distance of objects by measuring the delta between light and sound, for example while observing lightning. Start the chronograph when you see the lightning flash, and stop it when you hear thunder. The telegmetric scale will tell you the distance from your observation point to where the lighting strike happened.

Tachymeter

This scale allows you to read the speed of an object over one kilometer. For instance, you are in a car and you want to determine your speed. Start the chronograph when you pass the start point of a one-kilometer distance. When you pass the end point of this kilometer distance, stop the chronograph. You should be able to read your average speed over that one kilometer on your tachymeter scale.

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Pulsometer

Pulsimeters are the perfect tool for doctors, or anyone who has to monitor heart rates for a day-job, as it allows them to quickly calculate the pulse rate of their patients. 

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This pulsimeter is calibrated for 15 pulsations, which means that you start the chronograph with the first pulse beat and stop it with the 15th. Look at the sweep seconds hand and it will show you your patient’s heart rate over one minute.

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In recent years, these Franck Muller Double Sided Chronographs are gaining a following. I was surprised to see my friend and owner of luxury watch retailer The Hour Glass, Michael Tay, who possesses one of the world’s greatest watch collections (including a Patek Philippe caliber 89, George Daniels’ Space Traveler and a first-series Asprey double signed Patek ref. 2499) wearing one of these Franck Muller Double Sided Chronographs on his wrist. While these were made in different versions, the most interesting amongst them are the split seconds or rattrapante iterations — for one very intriguing reason.

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Said Franck Muller to me many years ago when I went to spend the week with him in his villa in Phuket, Thailand, “You know, I created a modification to the Valjoux 7750 movement to incorporate this split seconds function for our watches. Eventually I sold this patent to La Joux-Perret.” Which means that the Franck Muller Double Sided Rattrapante Chronograph is even more special, as its split seconds modification was created by none other than Muller himself.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Model:  GRAIL WATCH 2.1: Franck MullerDouble Sided Rattrapante Chronograph “Arabian Panda” Edition

Case
    Material: Brushed stainless steel
    Diameter:  39 mm
    Thickness: 13.45 mm
    Water-resistant to 30 meters
Dial and hands
    Silver with frosted finish and black counters (front)
    Time-telling subdial at 6 o'clock reminiscent of other iconic Frank Muller designs such as the Master Banker
    Blued steel hands
    Super-LumiNova filled pulsometer, telemeter and tachymeter scales (back); Eastern Arabic numerals
Movement
    Self-winding caliber MVT FM 7000-CCRCDF
    Power reserve  54-hour
Functions/Indications
    Hours, minutes, seconds
    Chronograph
    Split-seconds
    Tachymeter, Pulsometer, Telemeter
Strap and buckle
    Handsewn black alligator strap
    Stainless steel pin buckle; additional black leather strap

🔰 Limited Edition to 20  pieces

Due to the extremely limited edition of three pieces, please email shop@grailwatch.com for purchase.

🔴PRICE  : EUR : 23.800 - /   US $ 25.500 (excl. taxes)💰

Shipping will commence mid to end of September.

 
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Tel: +41 22 818 00 30
Whatsapp : +41 78 836 33 17​
E-mail:
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