Swiss luxury mechanical watch brand Franck Muller is collaborating with Tokyo-based streetwear brand #FR2 to release the "#FR2NCK MULLER VANGUARD."
Courtesy of Franck Muller
The unique spirits of the two brands have resonated to create this first-time collaboration. "#FR2NCK MULLER VANGUARD" combines Franck Muller's iconic Vanguard watch with #FR2's distinctive design. The tonneau-shaped case and three-dimensional indexes, which are the ultimate pursuit of the beauty of objects woven from straight lines and curves, are decorated with a rabbit motif born from #FR2's free-spirited imagination, creating an edgy watch that incorporates the essence of street fashion.
Courtesy of Franck Muller
The "#FR2NCK MULLER VANGUARD" was born from a combination of elements from two different fields: Swiss mechanical watches and Japanese street fashion, and is infused with the creator's distinctive touch. Franck Muller's timeless yet avant-garde aesthetic is evident in the matte white dial, with black skeletonized hands, hour markers, and three-dimensional applied indices. The motif at 7 o'clock adds a playful touch to the black and white look. Franck Muller has placed the provocative Fxxking Rabbits motif from the #FR2 in place of the indices, with the rabbit's red eyes being the only spot of color on the dial. The hands, hour markers, and graphic motif are partially coated with Super-LumiNova, making them appear to pop out from the dial in the dark.
Courtesy of Franck Muller
The case is made from a combination of carbon and fiberglass. To create a light and strong material, carbon powder and glass fiber are combined and impregnated with a binding resin. The material is then baked at 150 degrees Celsius for three hours and pressed under 200 tons of pressure. The random mixing and pressing of different materials results in a unique striped pattern on each watch case. To match the distinctive case and dial design, the strap is a white nylon strap featuring black typography-style text familiar to street fashion enthusiasts.
https://youtu.be/jacQSfyXAEw
Courtesy of Franck Muller
Courtesy of Franck Muller
Automatic winding, hour, minute, second and date display
Carbon case, 50×41mm
Fabric strap
Approximately 42 hours of power reserve
1,925,000 yen (tax included)
About Franck Muller
FRANCK MULLER was born in 1958 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, a city renowned for its watchmaking industry. Fascinated by watches and their mechanisms, he discovered his passion for watchmaking at an early age and developed his talent. At the Geneva Watchmaking School, he completed the required three-year coursework in just one year and received numerous awards, including the highest award. In 1983, he conceived the dream concept of incorporating complications previously found only in pocket watches into wristwatches. Since then, he has not only created more than 30 world-first ultra-complication wristwatches, including tourbillons, but has also continued to patent numerous new inventions. In 1992, Franck Muller founded his own company. His timepieces, which combine exceptionally sophisticated beauty with elegant forms, have captivated watch enthusiasts and many others.
About #FR2
#FR2, also known as Fxxking Rabbits, is the brainchild of Ryo Ishikawa, a Japanese street fashion leader best known for founding the fashion imprint Vanquish. Since its launch in 2014, #FR2 has quickly attracted a following with its signature rabbit and "Smoking Kills" motifs and bold photographic prints on its products. Along the way, Ishikawa has also distinguished the brand with provocative campaign imagery (which he personally photographs) and a tongue-in-cheek approach to fashion. The brand offers a wide range of apparel and accessories, from hoodies to disposable cameras that hand out candy.
Contact:
Franck Muller Watchland Tokyo
TEL: 03-3549-1949
https://franckmuller-japan.com/
Courtesy of Franck MullerThe unique spirits of the two brands have resonated to create this first-time collaboration. "#FR2NCK MULLER VANGUARD" combines Franck Muller's iconic Vanguard watch with #FR2's distinctive design. The tonneau-shaped case and three-dimensional indexes, which are the ultimate pursuit of the beauty of objects woven from straight lines and curves, are decorated with a rabbit motif born from #FR2's free-spirited imagination, creating an edgy watch that incorporates the essence of street fashion.
Courtesy of Franck MullerThe "#FR2NCK MULLER VANGUARD" was born from a combination of elements from two different fields: Swiss mechanical watches and Japanese street fashion, and is infused with the creator's distinctive touch. Franck Muller's timeless yet avant-garde aesthetic is evident in the matte white dial, with black skeletonized hands, hour markers, and three-dimensional applied indices. The motif at 7 o'clock adds a playful touch to the black and white look. Franck Muller has placed the provocative Fxxking Rabbits motif from the #FR2 in place of the indices, with the rabbit's red eyes being the only spot of color on the dial. The hands, hour markers, and graphic motif are partially coated with Super-LumiNova, making them appear to pop out from the dial in the dark.
Courtesy of Franck MullerThe case is made from a combination of carbon and fiberglass. To create a light and strong material, carbon powder and glass fiber are combined and impregnated with a binding resin. The material is then baked at 150 degrees Celsius for three hours and pressed under 200 tons of pressure. The random mixing and pressing of different materials results in a unique striped pattern on each watch case. To match the distinctive case and dial design, the strap is a white nylon strap featuring black typography-style text familiar to street fashion enthusiasts.
https://youtu.be/jacQSfyXAEw
Courtesy of Franck MullerCourtesy of Franck MullerAutomatic winding, hour, minute, second and date display
Carbon case, 50×41mm
Fabric strap
Approximately 42 hours of power reserve
1,925,000 yen (tax included)
About Franck Muller
FRANCK MULLER was born in 1958 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, a city renowned for its watchmaking industry. Fascinated by watches and their mechanisms, he discovered his passion for watchmaking at an early age and developed his talent. At the Geneva Watchmaking School, he completed the required three-year coursework in just one year and received numerous awards, including the highest award. In 1983, he conceived the dream concept of incorporating complications previously found only in pocket watches into wristwatches. Since then, he has not only created more than 30 world-first ultra-complication wristwatches, including tourbillons, but has also continued to patent numerous new inventions. In 1992, Franck Muller founded his own company. His timepieces, which combine exceptionally sophisticated beauty with elegant forms, have captivated watch enthusiasts and many others.
About #FR2
#FR2, also known as Fxxking Rabbits, is the brainchild of Ryo Ishikawa, a Japanese street fashion leader best known for founding the fashion imprint Vanquish. Since its launch in 2014, #FR2 has quickly attracted a following with its signature rabbit and "Smoking Kills" motifs and bold photographic prints on its products. Along the way, Ishikawa has also distinguished the brand with provocative campaign imagery (which he personally photographs) and a tongue-in-cheek approach to fashion. The brand offers a wide range of apparel and accessories, from hoodies to disposable cameras that hand out candy.
Contact:
Franck Muller Watchland Tokyo
TEL: 03-3549-1949
https://franckmuller-japan.com/
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