Franck Muller Master Banker Havana Ref. 5850 MB HV
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1990's
Maker / issuer
Franck MullerThis Franck Muller Master Banker Havana is a self-winding wristwatch housed in an 18K pink gold tonneau-shaped, curved case. The watch features three time zones, with a primary dial for local time and two subsidiary dials for additional time zones, complemented by a date aperture at the three o'clock position.
The bicolor silver and bronze dial includes luminous Arabic numerals and yellow gold dart indexes, paired with luminous pink gold alpha hands. The movement is the self-winding Caliber 2800, which features rhodium plating, fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels, and a rotor with a platinum segment. It measures 32 x 45 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
- Self-winding wristwatch with three time zones
- Maker
- Franck Muller
- Crystal
- Domed sapphire
- Movement
- Caliber 2800
- Reference
- 5850 MB HV
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Complications
- 3 time-zones and date
- Serial Number
- 64
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 32 x 45 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Franck Muller
Design
- Visible features
- • Bicolor silver and bronze dial surface • Luminous Arabic numerals at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock • Crown positioned at 3 o'clock • Brown leather strap with visible grain
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a tonneau-shaped, curved case constructed from 18K pink gold. It is a two-body design with a polished finish and a case back secured by four screws. The assembly includes a domed sapphire crystal to protect the dial. The dial is presented in a bicolor silver and bronze scheme. It incorporates luminous Arabic numerals for key hour markers and yellow gold dart indexes. Additional functionality is provided by two subsidiary dials designated for the second and third time zones, alongside an aperture for the date display. The time is read via luminous pink gold alpha hands.
- Movement and Construction
- Power is provided by the Franck Muller Caliber 2800, a self-winding mechanical movement. The caliber is finished with rhodium plating and a fausses cotes decoration. Technical components include 21 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance paired with a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance spring. For adjustment, the movement is equipped with a micrometer regulator. The automatic winding mechanism incorporates a rotor featuring a platinum segment for increased efficiency. The overall thickness of the watch case is 12 mm, accommodating the mechanical structure.
- Condition and Included Accessories
- The auction house provides a condition grade of AA, indicating the watch is in very good condition. Specifically, the case and dial are described as 'As new'. The watch is accompanied by an 18K pink gold Franck Muller buckle, which maintains the material integrity of the case.
Identification
- Reference
- 5850 MB HV
- Serial number
- 64
- 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: Condition grading is reported by the auction house
- Research required: Requirement for movement overhaul is suggested by the auction description