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Franck Muller Crazy Hours 7851 CH - 18K Yellow Gold Salmon Dial

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A Defiant Display Of Time
The Crazy Hours is the complication that best represents Franck Muller's impact on independent watchmaking. Introduced in 2003, it deconstructs the very idea of a watch dial, arranging the hours in a non-sequential order. The automatic movement contains an ingenious jumping hour module that makes the hour hand snap to the correct numeral at the top of the hour, creating a moment of mechanical theater. This reference, housed in the brand's signature Cintrée Curvex case, is a definitive piece from the most creative period of the brand's history.
Solid Gold, Muted Salmon
While many Crazy Hours examples feature bright, multi-colored numerals, this version stands out for its more restrained and sophisticated execution. The salmon dial provides a warm, classic backdrop for the oversized Arabic numerals, allowing the complication itself to be the main focus. Cased in solid 18k yellow gold, the watch has a significant presence on the wrist, weighing in at a substantial 105 grams. It is a more subtle take on one of modern watchmaking's most expressive designs, pairing a wild complication with a traditional precious metal configuration.
A Well Preserved And Honest Example
The watch is in good overall condition. The unpolished 18k yellow gold case shows honest wear but maintains the strong, curved profile that defines the Cintrée Curvex shape. The salmon dial and the crystal are both perfect. This example is fitted to its original leather strap and signed 18k yellow gold buckle. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Intersection Of Art And Engineering
This watch is for the person who appreciates the mechanical substance behind expressive design. The Crazy Hours is not random, it is a highly engineered and deliberate reordering of time that requires a specialized movement. This example offers the best of both worlds: the intellectual and visual appeal of the complication, presented in a classic and wearable solid gold case with a refined dial color. It remains one of the most interesting and purely fun watches of the modern era.
Key Specs
Reference: 7851 CH
Model: Crazy Hours
Year: 2000s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36x48mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated
Bracelet: Original Leather Strap with 18K Yellow Gold Buckle
Dial: Salmon Crazy Hours
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 105 grams
SKU: 1174
2000s Franck Muller Crazy Hours 7851 CH 18K Yellow Gold Salmon Dial Auto 36mm
Franck Muller Crazy Hours 7851 CH - 18K Yellow Gold Salmon Dial Sale price$18,000.00 USD

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4 months ago

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