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Lot #1301

Franck Muller Platinum Minute Repeating Power Reserve

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Introduction

Still one of the biggest names in independent watchmaking today, Franck Muller burst onto the scene in 1992 thanks to their incredibly unique and high-end independent timepieces that built off of his esteemed position within watchmaking during the 1980s. While independent watchmaking was in its infancy at the time, Franck Muller was able to challenge the status quo and offer timepieces that would have been reserved by the brands at the upper echelons of the industry, much like this Repetition a Minutes. Featuring a minute repeater, as its name suggests, the Repetition a Minutes goes far above and beyond the norm for independent watchmakers of the 1990s and thus enabled Franck Muller’s level of recognition within the industry to grow and thrive. With its stunning two-tone silver dial, intricate platinum construction, and wonderfully finished manual-wind movement, the Repetition a Minutes got Franck Muller’s name out there as a true competitor to the established brands; a reputation that his brand continues to build on today.

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Grade

M 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$25,000 – $50,000

The Details

Brand

Franck Muller

Dimensions

35mm

Model

Repetition a Minute

Movement

Manual-wind

Reference

No. 01

Bracelet

Crocodile Strap

Year

Circa 1993

Condition

Very Good

Material

950 Pt

Included

Watch Only

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL

Reminiscent of old-style dials, the Minute a Repetition's silver dial features applied Roman numeral indices, contrasting surface finishes, and cathedral hands that play on its minute repeater function which resembles the gongs of a church bell.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Featuring a luxuriously designed 35mm 950 PT case, the Repetition a Minute's construction is intricate with its stepped mid-case, screw-in lug bars, and minute repeater lever at 9 o'clock.

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

In excellent overall condition. The case with light surface wear. The minute repeating is in phase with a nice tone and clarity.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, an alternative leather strap to the existing exotic version, shall be provided.

Our Perspective

Franck Muller was one of the first manufactures of the modern era to be considered independent, whom burst on the scene in the early 1990's. The present watch represents terrific value and is seldom seen on the market.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder