Franck
Muller’s reputation as the “master of complications” has proven to be
well-earned. This Swiss manufacturer’s timepieces are celebrated works
of art with signature details such as sizable cases, exploding numerals,
and fascinating retrograde displays.
The
Argentine poet and master of fabulous short stories, Jorge Luis Borges,
wrote a brief piece in 1960 entitled “Dreamtigers,” in which the
narrator in a dream state proclaims that he is going to cause a tiger.
With
Franck Muller’s Master Square Tiger timepiece we can’t help but think
of Borges and his curious conjuring: indeed, Franck Muller has
brilliantly managed to cause a tiger.
Upon
the dial we encounter a growling green-eyed white-and-black-striped
tiger who is literally prowling out from beneath the scratch-resistant
domed sapphire crystal onto the lovely 18K rose gold case. Artfully
obscuring any sense of a traditional layout, we do see classic printed
Roman numerals to the left of the tiger upon this silver-toned guilloche
dial.
The
square rose gold case measures 33 x 33 mm and is a slim 9 mm in height.
It rests upon a shiny black alligator leather strap with an 18K rose
gold tang buckle. Additional features include a solid case back, a 30 m /
3 atm water resistance, and a push / pull winding crown.
The
Franck Muller Master Square Tiger is a fascinating rose gold
quartz-driven watch for him and her, and can prove to be a challenge to
obtain. We are pleased to offer it here, and we believe it will make an
excellent addition to your collection.
Standout feature(s): Ingenious
tiger art upon dial and case; silver-toned guilloche dial; luxurious
18K rose gold case and buckle; intriguingly shaped case.
- Model Reference: 6002 M QZ TIG 2
- Case Material: 18K rose gold
- Case Dimensions: 33 x 33 mm
- Case Height: 9 mm
- Movement: Quartz
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time
- Dial: Silver tone guilloche with tiger motif
- Crystal: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 30 m / 3 atm
- Band: Shiny black alligator leather
- Clasp: 18K rose gold tang buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $12,800
- Condition: New, unworn
- Comments: Includes original box and open certificate of authenticity; will fit up to 7 inches wrist