Few maisons embrace boldness and technical artistry quite like Franck Muller. With its latest creation, engulfed by the Swiss watchmaker‘s deliberate cinematic expression act, Vanguard introduces a striking new evolution of its iconic collection — one that celebrates geometry, light, and movement in equal measure.
Timely so, the Vanguard collection has always embodied a modern take on Franck Muller’s signature Cintrée Curvex case. For this latest interpretation, the House preserves the instantly recognisable tonneau-shaped curves while refining its proportions in a V 43 stainless steel case.
This timepiece unanimously bridges sport and sophistication, offering versatility for everyday wear while commanding an incontestable presence.
A Dial That Dances with Light
At the centre of this new chapter lies its most captivating feature: the guilloché pavé de losanges dial. Crafted entirely in-house at Franck Muller’s manufacture in Les Bois, Jura, the dial undergoes four stages of precise stamping to achieve its intricate diamond-like motif. Each facet plays with light, creating a rhythmic, ever-changing spectacle across the surface.
A contrasting micro-blasted sunburst centre draws the gaze inward, adding depth and dimensionality that shifts synonymously with every movement of the wrist. Hand-painted and hand-set appliqué numerals rise from this geometric canvas, showcasing the House’s deliberate commitment to artisanal craft and elegance. Encasing the composition beautifully — a bead-blasted matte bezel adds understated balance.
Practical Elegance, Everyday Luxury
Beneath its striking exterior, the new Vanguard is powered by a meticulously engineered movement offering 42 hours of power reserve, a testament to Franck Muller’s dedication to mechanical excellence. This ensures that the watch is not only visually captivating but also consistently reliable — ready to keep pace with the wearer’s dynamic lifestyle.
The timepiece is paired with a hand-sewn alligator strap, thoughtfully lined with rubber to provide a soft yet resilient touch against the skin. This subtle fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern materials demonstrates a rare balance: the tactile luxury of artisanal horology combined with the durability required for daily wear.
Offered in five dial variations — navy, grey, green, black, and brown — the new Vanguard captures different moods through its play with colour and light. Navy feels modern yet timeless; grey speaks to quiet sophistication; green radiates vibrancy; black asserts contemporary boldness; and brown exudes warmth and refinement. Each reference becomes a unique expression of personality on the wrist.
A Bold Vision for Asia Pacific
Exclusively available in the Asia Pacific region, the cinematic Vanguard is both a continuation and a transformation of Franck Muller’s design codes. It celebrates the House’s pioneering spirit of innovation while honouring its deep heritage of form and craftsmanship.
With its architectural beauty, refined details, and expressive presence, the new Vanguard is more than a watch — it is a cinematic performance on the wrist, a bold statement of modernity for those who embrace elegance in motion.
