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Franck Muller
Dubbed the 'Master of Complications', known for the patented Cintrée Curvex barrel-shaped case and playful, colorful high-complication watches.
- Founded
- 1991
- Founder
- Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes
- Country
- Switzerland
- Headquarters
- Genthod, Switzerland
- Status
- Privately held
- Signature materials
- 18k gold, platinum, titanium, Cintrée Curvex sapphire crystal
- Signature movements
- In-house tourbillon and complication calibres including the caliber FM 2800
- Notable designers
- Franck Muller
- Collections
- 4
Every collection
Collections & specifications
Cintrée Curvex
1992
Franck Muller's signature patented barrel-shaped case, curving to follow the wrist and defining the brand's visual identity.
- Category
- Curved dress watch
- Designers
- Franck Muller
- Case materials
- 18k rose, white, and yellow gold, platinum
- Sizes
- 29.5mm x 44mm to 35.6mm x 55.4mm
- Dial
- Guilloché dial with Franck Muller's signature numerals
- Crystal
- Curved scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Alligator leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre FM 2800
- Movement type
- Automatic and manual-wind mechanical
- Power reserve
- 42–48 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Complications
- Date · Complications available including tourbillon and minute repeater
- Key references
- 8880 SC DT
- Price band
- $14,000–$40,000+
Vanguard
2011
A bold, contemporary sport interpretation of the Cintrée Curvex case, aimed at a younger, sportier clientele.
- Category
- Sport curved watch
- Designers
- In-house design studio
- Case materials
- Stainless steel, titanium, 18k gold, PVD-coated steel
- Sizes
- 41mm x 49.95mm
- Dial
- Sunray or skeletonized dial with sport-oriented markers
- Crystal
- Curved scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Rubber strap
- Movements
- Calibre FM 2800
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 100m (10 ATM)
- Complications
- Date
- Key references
- V45 SC DT
- Price band
- $12,000–$20,000
Crazy Hours
2003
A whimsical complication in which the hour hand jumps unpredictably around the dial while minutes still run normally, showcasing playful engineering.
- Category
- Novelty complication
- Designers
- Franck Muller
- Case materials
- 18k rose gold, stainless steel
- Sizes
- 35.6mm x 45.9mm
- Dial
- Scrambled hour-numeral dial in non-sequential order
- Crystal
- Curved scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Alligator leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre FM 2852 QP1
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Complications
- Jumping hours (retrograde)
- Key references
- 8880 CH
- Price band
- $20,000–$35,000
Long Island
1996
A pure rectangular case named for its resemblance to a New York skyline silhouette, offering a flatter alternative to the Curvex.
- Category
- Rectangular dress watch
- Designers
- Franck Muller
- Case materials
- 18k rose and white gold, stainless steel
- Sizes
- 26.2mm x 40.7mm
- Dial
- Guilloché dial with railway minute track
- Crystal
- Flat scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Alligator leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre FM 800
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Complications
- Date
- Key references
- 950 QZ REL
- Price band
- $10,000–$22,000