Founded in 1992 by Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes and known as the "Master of Complications," Franck Muller, the brand, has grown to become synonymous with complex microengineering, original whacky designs, and incredible attention to detail. While tonneau-shaped cases and colorful dials dominate Franck Muller's modern aesthetic, their earlier watches were more traditional round timepieces that featured somewhat classic design motifs, much like this Franck Muller Chronograph ref. 7000CC, which draws inspiration from those earlier years of the brand and the vintage era of watchmaking as a whole with its traditional reverse-panda black and silver dial. Complete with applied hour markers that match the screw bars that hold its leather strap in place, this stainless steel timepiece is a stunning reinterpretation of the timepieces of old that blends a luxurious construction with a successful homage to the watches that made its creation possible.

An exciting reminder of Franck Muller's early days as a maverick within the independent watchmaking scene, it is examples like this Chronograph ref. 7000 CC that piques the interest of those seeking the legendary brand's original designs while still clenching a thirst for modern creature comforts.