Franck Muller
Imperial Tourbillon, Reference 5850T A yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2005 | Imperial Tourbillon 型號5850T | 黃金陀飛輪腕錶，約2005年製
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October 13, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Franck Muller
Imperial Tourbillon, Reference 5850T
A yellow gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2005
Imperial Tourbillon 型號5850T
黃金陀飛輪腕錶，約2005年製
Dial: silvered
Calibre: mechanical, 19 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back secured 4 screws
Case number: 16
Closure: black unsigned leather strap and 18k yellow gold Franck Muller buckle
Size: 38.5 mm length x 31.5 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Living up to their reputation as the “Masters of Complications,” Franck Muller, over the years, has attempted and succeeded at bringing to the world some of the most complicated wristwatches ever seen. The early 1990s saw for an increased demand for extravagant, contemporary, and utterly unique timepieces. Though only founded relatively recently in 1991, the brand quickly established itself as a quality watchmaker alongside the big-league brands.
Confirming their status as craftsmen of complicated timepieces is the Imperial Tourbillon 5850T. The powerhouse unit of this piece is the caliber 6617 featuring a minute-tourbillon regulator with a lateral lever escapement. Put on full display through a window at the 6 o’clock position and additionally through the sapphire exhibition caseback, the intricate hand-engraved movement is made visible to the wearer. Housing the complications is a stunning tonneau-shaped 18k yellow gold case, silvery-white guilloche sun-stamped dial, and black applied Breguet numerals—a highly versatile aesthetic ensemble suitable for occasions both casual and classy.