109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 192

Franck Muller
Master Banker Havana

An unusual, elegant, tonneau-shaped wristwatch "Master of Complications" with three time zones indication and date

Sold

estimated
3.2004.500 €
Price realized
3.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screwed on back, 18 K gold buckle.
Dial
Two-tone silvered, luminous Arabic numerals, centre seconds.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.07
Ref.2852 M BK
Cal.2800 S.1.
Diam.31 x 42 mm
Circa1997
Ctry.Switzerland


The distinctive oblong and at the same time domed tonneau shape makes for particularly comfortable wear. The Curvex case has been cut from a single block and the sapphire crystal is fit accurately and perfectly curved. The watch features a third time zone as well as a second time zone (GMT), to ensure optimum adjustment to different time zones. Distinctive luminous Arabic numerals and guarantee easy readability even in bad light.