Franck Muller delivers new variations of its multi-time zone complication, just for the region.
If you've been following the creations of the Master of Complications, Franck Muller, you'll know the Swiss manufacture isn't one to be shy or low-key. In fact, they're known for the world's most complicated wristwatch, the Aeternitas Mega 4, packed with 36 complications and 1,483 components. So it came as no surprise when they launched their Master Banker series of three-time zone watches (because obviously two time zones is too mainstream), all adjusted with a single crown.
As with most horological complications, the Master Banker timepiece was developed out of necessity. The simple backstory tells of an Iranian banker who wanted to see three trading time zones at once. And since time is of the essence when it comes to trading, a watch for bankers would have to be quickly and easily read.
While most multi-time zone watches feature only extra hour hands, the Master Banker comes with three separate time indicators, with hour and minute hands for each. In addition, the time can also be set to a half hour difference to account for all time zones.
But ease of reading also needs to be paired with ease of use, hence the single crown operation. In its default position, the crown is used for winding. In the middle position, it’s used to set the two secondary time zones and, in its third position, the crown is used to set the local time. This is made possible by the addition of a pinion to drive both secondary time zones, while the local time runs on the standard gear train.
Housed in Franck Muller’s signature Cintrée Curvex case in 18K rose gold, stainless steel or hand-polished blackened steel, the Master Banker Asia Exclusive comes in a range of seven eye-catching hues from bright tangerine to denim blue, and two sizes—36mm x 50.40 mm or 39.6mm x 55.40mm. Running on the in-house Calibre MVD 2800-MBSC, the watch has a power reserve of 42 hours and 30m water-resistance.
Limited to 700 pieces, the Master Banker Asia Exclusive is available in Franck Muller boutiques and authorised retailers across Asia.
