Franck Muller
Tourbillon Impérial, Reference 5850 RM T | A yellow gold minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication | Circa 2003
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
24,000 - 50,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 8219 manual winding, 32 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 03
Closure: 18k yellow gold Franck Muller folding clasp
Size: 32 x 45 mm (width x length including lugs)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Since Franck Muller established his namesake luxury timepiece manufacture in 1991, the House of Franck Muller has captivated collectors with its mastery of complications. Franck Muller timepieces are known to combine unique case and dial designs with high horology complications. The innovative and creative designs are a key distinguishing factor of the brand.
The present example of the reference 5850 RMT combines not one, but two of the most prestigious complications in the watchmaking industry: the minute repeater and the tourbillon. Cased in yellow gold and presented in the Franck Muller signature tonneau ‘Curvex’ shape, the movement is beautifully decorated by hand and showcases the high level of craftsmanship behind each component, for which the Master of Complications is known.