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Franck Muller
Ref. 7851 CH
Crazy Hours
A well-preserved and attractive platinum crazy hours wristwatch with guilloché salmon dial, certificate and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$70,000 - 140,000€7,700 - 15,500$9,000 - 17,900
HK$69,850
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Franck Muller
- Year
- Circa 2000s
- Reference No
- 7851 CH
- Case No
- 18
- Model Name
- Crazy Hours
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2800V, jewelled
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Franck Muller pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 48mm length × 35mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated Franck Muller certificate stamped Carlson Watch, Hong Kong, fitted presentation winding box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
As one of the first independent watchmakers to make a significant impact in the high-end watchmaking industry, Franck Muller remains one of the most iconoclastic figures to this day. Over the past three decades, he has crafted some of the most intriguing complicated timepieces.
His reinterpretation of explosive numerals on the dial, combined with the large, tonneau-shaped, highly iconic case design, represented disruptive choices in the realm of complicated watches. The movements themselves are a testament to his eccentric genius, featuring classical complications like the tourbillon and minute repeater, alongside more playful yet equally complex designs such as the Vegas (a functioning roulette) and the present "Crazy Hours".
The name of the collection was inspired by a fascinating story told by Muller and his vacation at the Royal Palm in Mauritius.
“I thought to myself, I hate rules. But, in many ways, time itself is a rule. It is imposed on man. I want to create a watch that has no rules, but that always finds the right time regardless. And I will call this watch ‘Crazy Hours’.”— Franck Muller
The current example is housed in noble platinum and features a stunning salmon dial with elegant guilloché and hidden numerals. The case is numbered 18 and has been well-preserved, while the movement is powered by the caliber 2800V, which includes a heavy platinum rotor. Accompanied by its fitted winding box and certificate, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive piece from Franck Muller.
His reinterpretation of explosive numerals on the dial, combined with the large, tonneau-shaped, highly iconic case design, represented disruptive choices in the realm of complicated watches. The movements themselves are a testament to his eccentric genius, featuring classical complications like the tourbillon and minute repeater, alongside more playful yet equally complex designs such as the Vegas (a functioning roulette) and the present "Crazy Hours".
The name of the collection was inspired by a fascinating story told by Muller and his vacation at the Royal Palm in Mauritius.
“I thought to myself, I hate rules. But, in many ways, time itself is a rule. It is imposed on man. I want to create a watch that has no rules, but that always finds the right time regardless. And I will call this watch ‘Crazy Hours’.”— Franck Muller
The current example is housed in noble platinum and features a stunning salmon dial with elegant guilloché and hidden numerals. The case is numbered 18 and has been well-preserved, while the movement is powered by the caliber 2800V, which includes a heavy platinum rotor. Accompanied by its fitted winding box and certificate, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive piece from Franck Muller.
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.