Franck Muller
Genthod, Switzerland · Est. 1991
Founded by Franck Muller, Vartan Sirmakes
Franck Muller was founded in Geneva in 1991 by Franck Muller and watchmaker Vartan Sirmakes, rapidly gaining fame for its baroque, over-the-top aesthetic and complex Grand Complications — particularly tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters packed into its signature Cintrée Curvex case. The brand became a symbol of 1990s luxury excess and continues to produce highly complicated timepieces at its Genthod manufacture.
- Founded
- 1991
- Headquarters
- Genthod, Switzerland
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Cintrée Curvex — The signature tonneau-shaped case that defined the brand, housing some of the most complicated movements in watchmaking.
- Vanguard — Modern sporty collection with angular case lines and bold proportions, the brand's contemporary bestseller.
- Long Island — Elegant rectangular case inspired by Art Deco design, offering a refined alternative to the Cintrée Curvex.
- Crazy Hours — Playful complication where numerals jump to random positions on the dial but the hands always point to the correct time.
Timeline
- 1991 — Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes found the Franck Muller brand in Genthod, Geneva.
- 1992 — Launches the Cintrée Curvex with a tourbillon inside a curved case — a technical first.
- 2003 — Introduces the Aeternitas Mega, featuring 36 complications and over 1,400 components, one of the most complicated wristwatches ever.
- 2014 — Watchland manufacture in Genthod fully operational, housing all production and complications under one roof.
- 2025 — Crazy Hours featured in Revolution Watch's '30 Pioneering Watches' list. Profiled by Forbes for its strategy of succeeding as an independent luxury brand outside the Rolex-dominated market.
- 2025 — Round Triple Mystery nominated for GPHG Ladies Complication. Opened new boutiques in Jakarta and Hong Kong IFC Mall.
Frequently Asked Questions about Franck Muller
- Why is Franck Muller called the 'Master of Complications'?
- Franck Muller earned this title for producing some of the most complicated wristwatches ever made, including the Aeternitas Mega with 36 complications.
- Where are Franck Muller watches made?
- All watches are designed and manufactured at Watchland, the brand's sprawling manufacture in Genthod near Geneva, Switzerland.