Property from an Important Californian Collector
Franck Muller
Reference 8880 T Master Imperial | A platinum tonneau shaped tourbillon wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2010
Auction Closed
June 10, 05:33 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue guilloché
Caliber: cal. 2001-2 mechanical, 21 jewels
Case: platinum, engraved sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws
Case number: no. 001
Closure: platinum Franck Muller bracelet with 18k white gold double folding clasp
Size: 55 x 39.5 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Franck Muller presentation box with outer packaging and leather bi-fold
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 is the Reference 8880 T which showcases one of the most prestigious complications in the watchmaking industry: the tourbillon. Lavishly cased in platinum and presented with a hand guillochéd blue enamel dial, the watch is paired with a platinum bracelet, giving the whole timepiece a beautiful presence on the wrist. The richly decorated movement showcases the high level of craftsmanship behind each component, for which the Master of Complications is known.