Franck Muller Cintree Curvex

Franck Muller is a brand that doesn't get a lot of attention in today's steel sport watch-centric consumer mindset. And we think that's a damn shame. Muller the man and Muller the brand have brought a lot to the world of modern horology, and his colorful, mid-1990s/early-2000s tonneau-shaped dress watch collection perfectly exhibits a design language that walks a fine line between classical and whimsical. This particular piece, a Reference 2852, sure lives up to that reputation... and some. Dating to circa the 2000s, it features a rose gold Tonneau case with a curved sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and an absolutely wild, diamond studded dial, stylized-Arabic indices, a baguette diamond-set bezel, and a matching blued- steel spade handset. Diamond-set pieces are extremely expensive these days, yet Franck Muller provides one of the greatest value propositions in the segment. A solid gold case, and diamond settings on dial and bezel come together to create a really luxurious experience within a fun design language.  Despite their under-the-radar profile, Franck Muller timepieces are still some of the best in the world of dressy complications, and this wildly fun piece is no exception.