Franck Muller Vanguard Alquimiamc

Franck Muller unveils the Vanguard Alquimiamc, created in collaboration with Mexican architect and sculptor Marcos Cojab, known as .ALQUIMIAMC. This limited edition reflects the meeting of two creative worlds, where fine watchmaking and contemporary art come together in a shared expression of innovation and craftsmanship.

This exceptional timepiece marks the inaugural edition of The Art of Time, a cultural initiative developed in collaboration with Raconli Group, Franck Muller’s exclusive partner in Mexico. The program celebrates the encounter between fine watchmaking and contemporary art, giving rise to limited editions that transcend both disciplines.

Crafted in bronze in a size of 41 millimeters, the Vanguard Alquimiamc embodies Franck Muller’s constant pursuit of innovation and aesthetics. Chosen for its ability to transform with time, bronze develops a natural patina that renders every piece absolutely unique, a living metal that evolves alongside its wearer.

Powered by an in-house automatic movement, this timepiece retains the collection’s iconic proportions while offering remarkable finesse and comfort on the wrist. Its curved silhouette, emblematic of Franck Muller design, elegantly balances strength and refinement.

At the center of the dial appears .ALQUIMIAMC’s emblematic skull, a symbol deeply rooted in Mexican culture and reimagined here as a reflection on time, life, and transformation. The oxidized bronze finish turns the dial into a living canvas where craftsmanship and art meet.

The Vanguard Alquimiamc is presented in two distinct models: one featuring a minimalist dial that accentuates the sculptural beauty of bronze, and another adorned with numerals in vivid green, creating a striking dialogue between tradition and modernity.

The back of each watch reveals a second skull engraved with the artist’s signature, transforming every timepiece into a collector’s object that is both artwork and instrument of time.

Limited to 15 pieces, the Vanguard Alquimiamc is available exclusively in Mexico, symbolizing a bridge between Geneva and Mexico City, between eternal craftsmanship and ephemeral art. This creation does not merely measure time; it interprets it, transforms it, and makes it tangible.

About Marcos Cojab

Marcos Cojab, known artistically as .ALQUIMIAMC, is a Mexican architect and sculptor whose work explores the intersection of material, form and symbolism. Since 2014, he has developed a distinctive sculptural language combining metals such as silver, gold, copper and bronze through his own electrodeposition process. Recognized for his reinterpretation of the skull motif, his creations have been exhibited internationally at Art Basel Miami, Scope New York, FIAC Paris, Museo Soumaya and Zona Maco.

Franck Muller Vanguard Alquimiamc Ref. V 41 S AT ALQUIMIAMC AP BR (VE)

Technical specifications

Franck Muller Vanguard Alquimiamc

Reference: V 41 S AT ALQUIMIAMC AP BR (VE)

Limited edition of 15 pieces. Available only in Mexico.

Case

Material: Bronze, hand brushed
Width: 41 mm x Length: 49.95 mm
Thickness: 9.1 mm
Green inserts on both sides of the case
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 30 meters

Dial and hands

Stamped guilloché with sun pattern
Brushed finish
25 layers of lacquer
Applique numerals meticulously painted and applied by hand

Movement

MVT FM 708
In-house automatic movement
Diameter: 28.9 mm
Thickness: 3.83 mm
Frequency: 21'600 vph, 3 Hz
Number of parts: 136
Power reserve of 38 hours

Functions/Indications

Hours and minutes

Strap and buckle

Green rubber strap
Brushed titanium folding buckle with bronze lid

MSRP: USD 26'000

Franck Muller Vanguard Alquimiamc Ref. V 41 S AT ALQUIMIAMC NBR BR (VE)