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Lot #2383

Franck Muller x Grail Watch 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bi-Compax Chronograph

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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. Famed for revitalizing the independent watchmaking industry in the 1990s with his complications and unique designs, Franck Muller proved to be an influential watchmaker who quickly developed a fanbase attracted to his distinct aesthetic. 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. As such, to celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, Wei Koh’s Grail Watch, has collaborated with Franck Muller to create three timepieces each inspired by the brand’s original aesthetic and horological mission. Offered here we have the second of those three offerings, the Grail Watch 2 ref. END 39 CC2 , with a 39mm stainless steel construction, a manual-wind new-old stock movement and a mid-century-inspired silver dial with applied Breguet numerals at 12 and 6, a bicompax subdial layout and the choice between a sapphire crystal exhibition or solid caseback just like the mid-century timepieces that have inspired this model.

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Grade

M 10

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$15,000 – $25,000

The Details

Brand

Franck Muller

Dimensions

39mm x 10mm

Model

Grail Watch 2 Bi-Compax

Movement

Manual-wind cal. MVT FM 2759

Reference

END 39 CC2

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

2022

Condition

New / Unworn

Material

Stainless steel

Included

Watch, box, papers and additional leather strap

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

With bright applied indices, a fine silver grené dial finish and blued-steel leaf hands, the Grail Watch 2 is a classically-inspired masterpiece that is carefully designed and artisanally-crafted.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

While inspired by mid-century chronographs of old, the Grail Watch 2 features a contemporary 39mm diameter that makes it perfectly wearable and suited to modern tastes.

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 new unworn condition.

Our Perspective

A masterfully-created beauty that celebrates both Franck Muller's origins as well as mid-century watchmaking, the Grail Watch 2 is what watchmaking should be all about.

Sam Hines

Managing Director