Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Master Banker Ref. 5850 MB
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2000
Maker / issuer
Franck MullerThis Franck Muller Master Banker wristwatch, identified by reference 5850 MB and dating to approximately 2000, features a distinctive tonneau-shaped, curved case constructed from 18K white gold.
The timepiece houses a self-winding movement, specifically the Caliber 2800, which displays three distinct time zones. The silver-colored dial is decorated with guilloché engraving and incorporates painted Arabic numerals, an aperture for the date, and two subsidiary dials positioned at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions for the secondary time zones. Blued steel spade hands indicate the hours and minutes. The auction description notes the signature of the brand on the dial, case, and movement, and specifies that the piece is water-resistant.
The total dimensions of the case are 31 x 43 mm with a thickness of 12 mm.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Master Banker wristwatch
- Maker
- Franck Muller
- Movement
- Caliber 2800
- Reference
- 5850 MB
- Dimensions
- 31 x 43 mm
- Case Material
- 18K white gold
- Complications
- 3 time zones, date, center seconds
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Condition Grade
- AA Very good
- Maker / attribution
- Franck Muller
Design
- Case and Dial
- The case of this Franck Muller Master Banker is crafted in 18K white gold and follows the signature tonneau-shaped, curved aesthetic associated with the Cintrée Curvex line. The construction is solid, consisting of two pieces with a case back secured by four screws. The sapphire crystal protecting the dial is domed to accommodate the curvature of the case. The dial is rendered in a silver finish featuring a guilloché pattern. It displays painted Arabic numerals and includes two subsidiary dials at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions, allowing for the independent adjustment of two additional time zones. An aperture for the date is also visible on the dial, which is completed by blued steel spade-style hands.
- Visible features
- • Tonneau-shaped curved case • Guilloché silver dial • Blued steel spade hands • Three-zone time display with subsidiary dials
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber 2800. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and incorporates "fausses côtes" decoration. It features a straight-line lever escapement and operates with 21 jewels. Functionality is managed through a monometallic balance that is adjusted to eight positions. Additional technical components include a shock absorber system, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator for precise timing adjustments.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The auction description reports an overall grade of AA for the timepiece. The dial is described as being in an 'as new' state. The case exhibits some light signs of use, specifically noted as scratches, and the original hands are intact. The dial, case, and movement are all signed, which the source uses to confirm the authenticity of the components.
Identification
- Reference
- 5850 MB
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The condition report recommends a movement overhaul
- Research required: The exact serial number is not provided in the source text