Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 21, 2021

LOT 133

Franck Muller
Ref. 5850-MB, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, three-time zone, burgundy enamel dial; “Master Banker”; stainless steel

EUR 3,600 - 7,300

USD 4,300 - 8,700 / HKD 33,200 - 68,000

Sold: EUR 4,940

Stainless steel, self-winding, curvex, vertical tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with case-back screwed by four screws, burgundy colour guilloché (engine-turned) dial with revolving radial Arabic numerals, centre-seconds and three horological complications:
• Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
• Second-time zone (hour hand independently adjustable by the crown; subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock graduated for 12 hours)
• Third-time zone (hour hand independently adjustable by the crown; subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock graduated for 12 hours)


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Franck Muller, Geneva

Model “Master Banker”, No. 22

Reference 5850-MB

Year circa 2010

Bracelet burgundy leather FM strap;

Buckle stainless steel FM buckle

Dimensions 45 x 32 mm

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box and outer box, certificate of origin (blank)

Notes

The original retail price was in France and Monaco € 75 280.-
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*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU