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Franck Muller Master of Complications Automatic - 18K Rose Gold Salmon Dial

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Perpetual Calendar In The Cintrée Case
In the 1990s, Franck Muller built his brand on a foundation of extreme mechanical ambition, creating complicated wristwatches that the established houses had long abandoned. This perpetual calendar is a product of that singular focus. It represents a time when an independent watchmaker could redefine the market through sheer technical skill and a refusal to be conservative. The watch combines a grand complication with the expressive, Art Deco-influenced design language that made the brand famous. It was the vision of one of the most gifted watchmakers of his generation.
Full Calendar With Moonphase And Exploding Numerals
The dial carries a full perpetual calendar with a moonphase display, set against a salmon-colored surface finished with fine guilloché. The exploding Arabic numerals, a Muller signature, frame the calendar windows and moon indicator in a layout that's both mechanically dense and aesthetically confident. The signature Cintrée Curvex case, rendered here in 18K rose gold, defines the watch. Its tonneau shape and contoured profile were a technical achievement, designed to curve with the wrist in a way few manufacturers could execute. The proportions have a distinct presence, and the tone-on-tone pairing of salmon dial and rose gold case creates a unified, warm aesthetic.
Flawless Dial, Original Buckle, Full Set
This watch retains its original 18K rose gold Franck Muller buckle, fitted to a brown leather strap, and is accompanied by its original box and papers. The piece presents in Excellent Vintage Condition, with a case that shows only the lightest signs of careful wear and preserves its complex curvature and factory finish. The intricate salmon guilloché dial is flawless, with all calendar and moonphase functions displaying correctly. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The 6850QP At The Height Of Independent Complications
The 6850QP was Franck Muller's statement perpetual calendar, produced during the brand's most creative and technically ambitious period. Early Franck Muller pieces, particularly complicated examples in precious metals, are increasingly sought after by collectors who recognize the brand's historical importance. The combination of a perpetual calendar, the signature curved rose gold case, and the tone-on-tone salmon dial is a configuration that remains distinctive. This piece represents a specific, highly creative moment in independent watchmaking that's not being repeated, and it wears its complexity with an unmatched confidence.
Key Specs
Reference: 6850QP
Model: Master of Complications
Era: 1990s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 34mm x 47mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Strap: Brown Leather Strap with 18K Rose Gold Buckle
Dial: Salmon Guilloche, Arabic Numerals, Moonphase
Metal: 18K Rose Gold
Weight: 94.1g
Includes: Original Box and Warranty Papers
SKU: 1905
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
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