CIRCA: 2009
CASE MATERIAL: Platinum
DIAMETER: 41 mm. X 48 mm.
DIAL: Silver
STRAP MATERIAL: Black CROCODILE leather strap
MOVEMENT: Finely Engraved Mechanical Movement, 32 Jewels
FUNCTIONS: Time, Date, Day, 24 hour Indicator, Leap Year Indicator, Tourbillon, Minute Repeater and Retrograde Date
WITH: Franck Muller Service Warranty, Instruction Manual, Paper Wallet and Presentation Box

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a black leather strap

This lot has been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lot be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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Lot Essay

The present Repetition Minutes Tourbillon model has been finished to the highest standards embellished with very fine engine-turned dial. The impressive movement houses a minute repeater, perpetual calendar, tourbillon and is furthermore accompanied with retrograde date. This timepiece was manufactured in very limited quantities, available only for elite collectors. The development of this major complication requires sophisticated expertise and this watch clearly demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship on offer at Franck Muller.
With a retail price believed to be over $500,000, this is one of Franck Muller’s most complicated creations ever made.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is in good overall condition

CASE: The case is in fine condition although it exhibits scratches throughout. The edges are strong and don’t appear to have been polished.

DIAL: The dial is in excellent condition.

MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. All functions are working

BUCKLE: The buckle is slightly scratched.

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Effective 7 February 2022
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