Franck Muller

On July 11, 1958, Franck Muller, the future watchmaker and co-founder of the brand, was born in Switzerland. His interest in mechanics later led him to the Geneva Watchmaking School. The author's illustration evokes a Swiss landscape but does not depict his birthplace.

In 1983, Franck Muller presented his first own wristwatches with complications. He used the experience gained from restoring antique timepieces to create original designs for collectors. The author's illustration refers to a watchmaker's tools; it does not depict Franck Muller's personal workshop.

In 1991, Franck Muller met Vartan Sirmakes. Their collaboration combined the construction of complex mechanisms with expertise in case manufacturing and business development, paving the way for a joint brand. The original illustration depicts two notebooks as a metaphor for the partnership; these are not the founders' documents.

Cintrée Curvex is becoming the brand's recognizable design language: the tonneau case and curved profile distinguish it from classic round watches. The author's illustration presents the sculptural form as a metaphor for curvature; it is neither a case model nor a manufacturer's tool.

In the 1990s, Franck Muller developed the World Premieres series, incorporating increasingly complex functions into wristwatches. Tourbillons, minute repeaters, and calendars built the brand's reputation as a specialist in complications. The proprietary illustration refers to the manual processing and finishing of metal; it does not depict a specific caliber.

In 1998, the brand held its first proprietary exhibition at Watchland: the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie, or WPHH. The headquarters in Genthod became a venue for presenting new designs and meeting with collectors. The author's illustration relates to the watchmaking exhibition; it does not depict the historical WPHH exhibition.

In 2003, the Crazy Hours debuted. The numerals on the dial are in a non-chronological order, and the hour hand jumps to the next correct hour; the minute hand moves in the traditional way. Pictured: Crazy Hours in the Color Dreams colorway, from a photograph published in 2005. “Fmcolor” photograph: Lemon-s / Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

In 2004, Franck Muller presented the Revolution 3 with a tourbillon rotating on three axes. The design builds on the concept of the earlier, biaxial Revolution 2. The author's illustration uses the form of a gyroscope as a metaphor for multi-axis movement; it does not depict the tourbillon or any parts of the watch.

In 2007, the Aeternitas Mega 4 combined 36 complications in a single wristwatch. The design demonstrates how many functions can be coordinated within the limited space of a movement. The artistic illustration depicts interlocking metal elements as a metaphor for complexity; these are not watch parts.

In 2014, Vanguard makes its debut — a sporty interpretation of the brand's signature tonneau-shaped case. Its bold form opens the collection to modern styling and subsequent experiments with materials. The original illustration juxtaposes the textures of metal, composite, and leather; it does not represent the specifications of the premiere model.