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Franck Muller
Ref. 2850 QP
A well-preserved, early and rare yellow gold tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and leap year indication
- Estimate
- HK$50,000 - 100,000€5,700 - 11,300$6,400 - 12,800
HK$63,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Franck Muller
- Year
- 1990s
- Reference No
- 2850 QP
- Case No
- S05
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2800, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Franck Muller pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 30mm width x 45mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
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Catalogue Essay
It would be an understatement to say that Franck Muller took the watchmaking world by storm and was certainly one of the most sought-after watchmakers in the 1980s. With the launch of his eponymous brand in the early 1990s, he gained cult like status and rock star fame. The present perpetual calendar from the 1990s features Franck Muller's iconic tonneau-shaped case. The use of yellow gold provides the necessary heft for this mechanical masterpiece. The silver dial is kept minimal with Franck Muller’s signature playful Arabic numerals, making this well-preserved example a rather charming and elegant one.
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.