Franck Muller

Reference 5850 RM T Imperial Tourbillon | A yellow gold minute repeating tonneau shaped tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2003

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Auction Closed

June 10, 05:33 PM GMT

Estimate

35,000 - 55,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Dial: silvered

Caliber: cal. 8219 mechanical, 32 jewels

Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire display back secured by four screws

Case number: no. 06

Closure: platinum Franck Muller buckle

Size: 45 x 32 mm

Signed: case, dial, and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Franck Muller presentation box with outer packaging and leather bi-fold

Please note that the surface layer of the dial has two cracks along the edge on both sides.

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.