Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

1 1 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I F ranck Muller is a fascinating man with an eponymous brand that has earned the accolade of Master of Complications. Over the years the company has been as innovative as it has been popular. This Swiss watchmaker brought us unique watches like the Crazy Hour, and some more sober classics, such as the stunning Franck Muller 7-day Skeleton Power Reserve – this skeletonised version of their calibre 1740 features a generous seven days power reserve and is available in either a round or Cintrée Curvex casing. Franck Muller took the calibre 1700 and deployed the incredibly technical and respected horological craft of skeletonising it. This process reveals a refined mechanism and it is augmented by flawless decoration. The new calibre 1740 is a marriage of sophisticated aesthetics andmeticulous precision. An in-house production, the watch is adorned by 21 jewels. Powered by two barrels, this mechanical movement comes to life in Geneva at the Franck Muller headquarters. As it is designed, manufactured and decorated entirely at Franck Muller, it is a true proprietary piece. Of particular eye- catching elegance are the hand-chamfered bridges - a key element of decoration in Haute Horlogerie. The watch is distinctly appealing in either of the case shape offerings, and it’s available in 18-carat gold or stainless steel. Fr a n c k Mu l l e r 7-day Skeleton Power Reserve