Franck Muller has been designing high-end “complicated” watches for more than 20 years. Muller attended the Geneva School of Watch Making where he was able to further develop his “exceptional technical talent.” After months of development, Muller introduced his first wristwatches in 1983. According to Muller his watches were unique and “had a complicated movement that had been created solely by himself.” In 1991 he and fellow watchmaker, Vartan Sirmakes, founded “The House of Franck Muller” in Geneva, Switzerland. During the early 90s the Swiss watchmaking industry was “in the midst of a crisis” with the introduction of quartz movement. However, Franck Muller introdueced a bold new design with the Cintree Curvex, a watch which featured a curved body with three dimensions; something that had previously been unheard of. Throughout the years Muller’s watches have been worn by celebrities including Demi Moore and Elton John. While a Franck Muller timepiece may cost more than some people earn in a year, his products have proven that they are able to stand the test of time. Here is a list of the five most expensive Franck Muller watches.
5. Mariner $19,990
Inspired by Muller’s Casablanca Collection, the Mariner features a design fitting of its name. The watch features a compass and rose of the winds.
4.Long Island $23,100
The Long Island has become a flagship model for Muller. According to FranckMuller.com the watch was designed to take ” us back to the elegant and refined world of the 1930s.” The watch features a rectangular design and comes in 12 sizes, making it perfect for a male or female wrist.
3. Crazy Hours, Color Dreams, Cintree Curvex $27,200
As a part of Muller’s Crazy Hours family, this watch features a colorful and playful design. According to FranckMuller.com this the dial on this watch is able to “reveal the hours in an original order, with which everyone associates their own values. The hour hand jumps every time that the minute hand completes its revolution.” However, the watch’s technical “complications” still allow wearers to tell accurate time.
2. Classic Round, Split Second Chronograph $40,500
This classic looking watch features a simple and elegant design. The watch features a round face with an impressively accurate chronograph.
1. Aeternitas Mega 4 $2.7,000,000
Franck Muller’s Aeternita Mega 4 is “the most complicated wrist watch ever made in the world.” It features 36 complications, 1,483, and 99 jewels.
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