Franck Muller has established itself as a trailblazing watchmaker by creating the WPHH (World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie), its own exclusive watch fair that showcases its commitment to creative independence in an industry often dominated by larger conglomerates.
The exhibition is hosted at the breathtaking Grand Malagny estate, constructed between 1754-1757 and situated with magnificent views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. This protected cultural heritage site of Geneva was purchased by Franck Muller in 2006 and meticulously restored over several years.
The 2025 edition, held from April 1-5, has transformed the historic estate into an extraordinary exhibition space where industry professionals experienced the brand’s latest horological innovations in an atmosphere blending Geneva’s rich heritage with contemporary watchmaking excellence.
1. Round Triple Mystery
This revolutionary timepiece harmoniously merges tradition with innovation. The Round Triple Mystery aces the technical challenge of powering three fully independent discs that move in perfect synchronization, demonstrating Franck Muller’s mechanical ingenuity.
2. Curvex CX Grand Central Tourbillon Rainbow
A dazzling marriage of mechanical artistry and gemological mastery, this timepiece features a case fully adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and a meticulously hand-set dial with baguette-cut diamonds, transforming timekeeping into a prismatic light display. Normally positioned at six o’clock, the tourbillon takes pride of place in the center of the dial.
3. Curvex CX Grand Central Tourbillon Baguette
Another fine example of mechanical poetry where the tourbillon takes center stage. It’s surrounded by a dial entirely hand-set with baguette-cut diamonds using the sophisticated invisible setting technique, showcasing both technical prowess and artistic vision.
4. Vanguard Crazy Hours Jisbar
A vibrant collaboration with French contemporary artist Jisbar reimagines Franck Muller’s iconic jumping hour complication through the energetic lens of pop-street art. This timepiece bridges horology and modern artistic expression.
5. Cintrée Curvex Cut Flower
This enchanting creation features a skeletonized dial revealing a mechanical bouquet in perpetual motion. Adorned with diamond petals shaped using the proprietary Curvex Cut® technique, the Cintrée Curvex Cut Flower exemplifies the brand’s mastery of both mechanics and gem-setting.
6. Vanguard Royal Bauxite
A bold homage to aluminum’s fundamental strength and potential, this timepiece celebrates innovative material science through open design principles and precise craftsmanship, pushing boundaries in contemporary watchmaking aesthetics.
7. Curvex CX Crazy Hours Colors
A playful interpretation of Franck Muller’s famous complication features a striking two-layer dial combined with the beloved Crazy Hours mechanism, offering a joyful and unconventional way to read time.
8. Vanguard Sfumato Slim
An elegant evocation of twilight rendered through a smoky gradient dial where softened tones and a sunray brushed finish create remarkable depth and atmospheric presence, demonstrating the brand’s mastery of subtle visual effects.
9. Curvex CX Mineral
Breaking with tradition, this collection replaces conventional dials with exquisite stone faces of jasper, malachite, or lapis lazuli. Each one is transformed by geological processes into luminous natural canvases that make every timepiece uniquely organic.
10. Vanguard Monolith Slim
The Vanguard Monolith Slim is the epitome of pure minimalism where light gracefully flows across brushed surfaces and time is expressed through elegant restraint. It offers a counterpoint to more complex designs with its refined simplicity.
11. Cintrée Curvex Torsade
This exquisite watch features an exclusive stamped guilloché spiral dial designed specifically for this collection. It creates a mesmerizing effect as light continuously flows across the textured surface, highlighting Franck Muller’s dedication to artisanal dial craftsmanship.
12. Vanguard Galion Yachting
A sophisticated collection where prestigious watchmaking meets maritime spirit, drawing inspiration from the majestic galleons of the 16th and 17th centuries. These grand sailing vessels were built to explore the world and to trade precious metals and spices.
13. Cintrée Curvex Lucky 8
A poetic fusion of artistry and precision engineering, this collection stands out with its distinctive allure and symbolic significance. It embodies Franck Muller’s ability to infuse watchmaking with deeper meaning and artistic expression. Available in red, white, blue and green, the Cintrée Curvex Lucky 8 has an automatic movement with 75 carefully assembled parts.
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