Franck Muller Vanguard™ Crazy Hours Vegas Racing

In celebration of the highly anticipated race weekend in Las Vegas, Franck Muller proudly introduces the Vanguard Crazy Hours Vegas Racing. Limited to just 77 exclusive pieces, this extraordinary timepiece captures the electrifying energy of the city that never sleeps, seamlessly blending avant-garde design with Franck Muller's unparalleled craftsmanship.

For the first time, Franck Muller reimagines its iconic Crazy Hours complication, fully skeletonized. This intricate design reveals the inner workings of the watch, showcasing meticulously engineered gears, bridges, and components that power its whimsical, non-linear hour display. The open-worked dial allows enthusiasts to appreciate the complexity and ingenuity of the mechanism, turning timekeeping into an art form. The skeletonized movement highlights the harmony between delicate craftsmanship and avant-garde design, making this timepiece not only a visual spectacle but also a testament to Franck Muller’s commitment to precision and innovation.

The playful, unpredictable hour display, coupled with vivid color accents on the open-worked dial, captures the exhilarating pulse of the racetrack while evoking the energy of Las Vegas' neon lights and vibrant nightlife. Housed in a carbon Vanguard case, the Vanguard Crazy Hours Vegas Racing showcases a perfect fusion of innovation and striking design.

The caseback, adorned with iconic playing card motifs, reveals the skeletonized movement, paying homage to Las Vegas' renowned entertainment and racing legacy. This intricate detail captures the city’s spirit of spectacle and adventure, seamlessly blending elegance with audacity.

With only 77 pieces available, the Vanguard Crazy Hours Vegas Racing is more than just a timepiece; it’s a celebration of speed, innovation, and the unmistakable allure of Las Vegas. This limited edition invites collectors and enthusiasts to experience the thrill of the racetrack and the vibrant pulse of the city, all captured within a striking work of horological art.

Technical specifications

Franck Muller Vanguard™ Crazy Hours Vegas Racing

Reference: V 45 CH SQT RCG VEGAS CARBONE (ER)

Limited edition of 77 pieces

Case

• Material: Aerospace grade carbon made from 150 layers of compressed carbon fibers
• Red ergal inserts on both sides of the case
• Width: 44 mm. Length: 53.7 mm. Thickness: 15.1 mm
• Glass: Sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant up to 30 metres

Dial and hands

• Skeletonized dial with colourful Arabic numerals
• The colors used in this Vegas Edition comes from the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada” iconic sign
• The numerals on the dial of the Crazy Hours are presented in an unconventional order in celebration of non conformity

Movement

• MVD 2800-CHRS
• Bidirectional automatic movement
• Diameter: 26.2 mm
• Thickness: 5.6 mm
• Number of parts: 201
• Frequency: 28'800 vph (4 Hz)
• Power reserve of 42 hours

Finishing

• Côtes de Genève on the bridges, rotor plate and additional plate
• Perlage on the mainplate
• Beveling on the additional-plate springs and rotor plate
• Diamond polishing on the sinks and bridge bevels
• Sunray brushing on the bridges, rotor segment, bearing cage and barrel cover
• Circular satin brushing on the wheels
• Snailing on the ratchets
• Satin brushing on the additional-plate springs

Functions/Indications

• Disordered Jumping Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Strap and buckle

• Hand sewn suede strap
• Stainless steel folding buckle with black PVD coating

MSRP: USD 37'500

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