Franck Muller At Peak Expression

Franck Muller's work in the 1990s and early 2000s defined an era of independent watchmaking that was technically ambitious and visually bold. This piece comes from that peak period, where the brand's signature Cintrée Curvex case was used as a canvas for high jewelry. The case, bezel, and bracelet are set with diamonds across every link and surface, transforming the curved tonneau form into a continuous statement of craft and material. The mother-of-pearl dial at the center provides deliberate contrast, a calm field against the brilliance surrounding it. This is Franck Muller's high-jewelry work at its most expressive.

Mother Of Pearl Amidst The Diamonds

The dial is a study in restraint within abundance. The center is a clean field of iridescent mother-of-pearl, left unset to create a legible focal point. Diamond indices and indices frame the perimeter, and the blued steel hands stand out with perfect clarity against the organic surface. The composition balances the diamond-set case and bracelet with a calm, readable center. It demonstrates a command of materials, using negative space to enhance the overall effect rather than covering every surface.

Every Stone Present And Secure

The crystal and the dial beneath is clean and without flaws. Every diamond across the case, bezel, and bracelet is present and secure. The blued steel hands are straight, and the mother-of-pearl surface shows no cracks or chips. The solid 18K white gold construction carries substantial weight at 102.7 grams, and the intricate links of the bracelet articulate smoothly. This example is in Very Good Condition, showing only minimal signs of wear. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.

High Jewelry From The Independent Era

Franck Muller's Cintrée Curvex became the foundation for the brand's most ambitious jewelry work in the early 2000s, a period when independent watchmaking was at its most extravagant. This full diamond-set example represents that era's commitment to material and form, a counterpoint to the tool watches and minimalist dress pieces that dominated the decade. It occupies the space reserved for wearable sculpture, a piece for occasions rather than daily rotation. For a collection built on mechanical depth, it offers a rare example of high jewelry executed on one of the era's most distinctive case shapes.

Key Specifications

Reference: 1750S6PMCD

Model: Cintree Curvex

Era: 2000s

Movement: Manual Wind

Case Size: 25mm x 29mm (Excluding Crown)

Bezel: 18K White Gold Diamond Pave

Bracelet: 18K White Gold Diamond Pave

Bracelet Length: Fits up to a 6-inch wrist

Dial: Mother of Pearl with Diamond Indices

Metal: 18K White Gold

Weight: 102.7g

SKU: 1842

Fit And Customization

We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:

- Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want

- Links added or removed on a metal bracelet

- Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on

Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.