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97 . Franck Muller
A fine and rare white gold and diamond-set tonneau-shaped wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date
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Manufacturer Franck Muller Year Circa 2006
Reference No . 8880 SC DT Goth D CD Case No . 2 5 Model Name Cintrée Curvex Gothique Material 18k white gold and diamonds Calibre Automatic , 2800 ,
21 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Franck Muller crocodile leather strap
Clasp / Buckle 18k white gold and diamond-set Franck Muller buckle Dimensions 40 mm . width Signed
Case , crystal and movement signed
Estimate HKD 160,000-250,000 USD 20,000-31,000
The present Gothique wristwatch demonstrates yet another daring unique design by Franck Muller . The watch , fitted in the iconic tonneau-shaped curved case , is lavishly set with diamonds throughout the dial , bezel , lugs and band . What further highlights the watch is that the pave-set diamond dial featuring black oversized Roman quarter numerals along with a skull at 9 o ’ clock , giving the watch a gothic feel .
The present watch is both unusual and chic , giving it a distinctive position on any wearer ’ s wrist .