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Lot #3689

Franck Muller Jump Hour Moonphase 7500DSL 18k YG

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Introduction

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. Speaking to those traits, the watch we have here is a striking reminder of Franck Muller’s unique aesthetic, the Cintrée Curvex Jump Hour Moonphase ref. 7500 DSL. Featuring Franck Muller’s signature curved tonneau case design in 18kt yellow gold, this timepiece boasts a comfortable presence on the wrist that is almost entirely unique to Franck Muller. Sporting a stunning silver dial with a regulator layout, this timepiece boasts a display free from a traditional handset. Instead, it features two sunken subdials at 12 and 6 o’clock, with the 12 o’clock subdial displaying the hours with a jump hour complication, and the 6 o’clock subdial housing the running seconds and a moonphase indicator. The lone central hand displays the minutes, as indicated by the blue Breguet numeral-filled minute scale around the dial that matches the blued steel hands.

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Grade

M 8

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$4,000 – $6,000

The Details

Brand

Franck Muller

Dimensions

28mm x 38mm

Model

Cintree Curvex Jump Hour Moonphase

Movement

Manual-wind cal. 7500

Reference

7500 DS L

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

Circa 2000

Condition

Very good

Material

18kt yellow gold

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Featuring a silver regulator dial with a lone central minute hand, a jumping hour display at 12 o'clock and a running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock that also houses a moonphase indicator, this timepiece is typical of Franck Muller's unique aesthetic.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

With its 18kt yellow gold construction coming in at roughly 28mm x 38mm, the Cintrée Curvex's short lugs and curved tonneau-shaped case combine to wrap around the wrist in a manner that creates quite a comfortable wearing experience.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall very good condition. The yellow gold case has some fine scratches on the sides and has been previously polished. The case back has some scratches but retains very well-defined engravings and hallmarks. There is a noticeable scuff scratch that spans the case back and mid-case at the top left corner. The correctors on the case side have some wear. The dial is in excellent condition, and the blued hands are very clean. The watch is fitted with a brown alligator Franck Muller strap with a yellow gold buckle in good condition, but with some scuffs and scratches on the underside. Please note that the watch ticks at the time of cataloging, but timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.

Our Perspective

Epitomizing the aesthetic uniqueness that Franck Muller has come to stand for over the last 10 or so years, the Cintrée Curvex Jump Hour Moonphase takes the brand's signature design and embellishes it with some rare details, such as its regulator dial and jump hour complication.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder