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.

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