Franck Muller releases a new case design, dubbed Silhouette CX. With the launch model being one honouring The Year of the Snake.
Press Release information with commentary in italics.
Franck Muller introduces new Silhouette CX case style with the Year of the Snake as the launch model
The Franck Muller Silhouette CX Snake will retail at SGD 66,000. Price inclusive of GST. Limited Edition of 28 pieces, exclusive to Asia Pacific.
Commentary
The Press Release only has one single photograph, a “Hero“ image which shows the new case design. Visually, the case is based on the Cintree Curvex that has made a name for Franck Muller. But the case is somewhat distorted into an asymmetric shape, with the 2 o’clock and 7 o’clock diagonal stretched into a bulge. This asymmetry is not only on the case. It extends to the dial shape and that of the Arabic indices, and even to the sapphire crystal.

The snake gemset with deep green emeralds in a snow-setting technique. It is shown only partially, suggesting the reptile slithering across the dial. And in the process, distorting the case and dial. Perhaps a show of power by the serpent. The snake motif does not include the head.
The release material does not include a photograph of the side of the case, nor the case back, and we assume this is not changed from the standard Cintree Curvex offering.
Release details
As the Year of the Snake approaches, Franck Muller unveils a timepiece that pays homage to the elegance and mystery of the revered zodiac symbol. Introducing the Silhouette CX Snake, a limited-edition masterpiece that combines serpentine allure with technical innovation. The extraordinary piece not only celebrates the graceful mystique of the snake but also marks the debut of the Silhouette CX case, a revolutionary evolution in Franck Muller’s storied legacy of watch design.
A Symbol of Mystery and Transformation
Crafted from 18k rose gold, the Silhouette CX Snake is captivating and sensuous. The snake, a symbol of fluidity and elegance, serves as the inspiration for this exceptional timepiece marrying innovation, artistry, and glamour. With its asymmetrical curves and undulating design, the Silhouette CX Snake embodies the seductive charm of this year’s enigmatic zodiac creature, offering subtle glimpses of the snake’s silhouette without fully revealing its head or tail.
Guided by the House’s co-founder and master casemaker Vartan Sirmakes, and inspired by the spirit of transformation symbolised by the snake, the new case design is a singular evolution of the Curvex CX, itself a modern reimagining of the Vanguard and the legendary Cintrée Curvex. The Silhouette CX’s entrancing twists and turns mirror the snake’s mesmerising sinuous motion, creating a tactile and visual experience that is both dynamic and elegant in its unconventional shape.
The Asia Pacific exclusive timepiece, limited to only 28 pieces, builds on the success of 2023’s #FR2NCKMULLER Vanguard, which celebrated the Year of the Rabbit with an edgy, provocative dial blending Swiss watchmaking and Japanese street fashion, and 2024’s Cintrée Curvex Ryoko Kaneta Dragon Limited Edition, which featured a contemporary interpretation of the Dragon in chibi anime dragon girls strewn across its dial. The Silhouette CX Snake echoes the ethos of its predecessors – to be more than just another “zodiac watch” by always breaking new ground. In the Snake Year, Franck Muller focuses inward, unveiling a whole new case shape as the centerpiece of this year’s offering.
Unprecedented Craftsmanship and Technical Mastery
Because traditional dimensional control methods cannot be applied during the creation of the Silhouette CX case, every component must be meticulously crafted and assembled using positioning checks derived from detailed 3D files. This painstaking process requires utmost precision, and ensures mechanical strength, water resistance, and flawless functionality even in an asymmetrical case shape.
The sapphire glass, in such a distinctive case, poses a great technical challenge and is a marvel of modern engineering, extending all the way to the lugs, affording a clear view of the Silhouette CX Snake’s dial. The glass is shaped into its remarkably spherical form using advanced diamond grinding and CNC techniques, transforming a simple block of sapphire into a crystal that not only complements the asymmetrical case’s unique shape, but also curves in two directions from 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock and 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
The dial of the Silhouette CX Snake reflects the striking asymmetry of the case as well, with numerals that are carefully arranged and manipulated to achieve perfect alignment even within an irregular outline. Crafted using 3D CNC machining, the dial merges precision and artistry, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic harmony. Adding another layer of refinement, the dial features a snake motif meticulously handset with deep green emeralds using the intricate snow-setting technique.
Delicate emeralds of varying diameters are set closely together, resulting in a unique and dazzling pattern. This enchanting design sees the bejewelled ophidian silhouette slither seamlessly across the sunray-brushed dial, creating a sense of mysterious romance without revealing head or tail.
Meanwhile, its pavé-style setting minimises visible prongs and enhances the hypnotic brilliance of the stones.
At the heart of the Silhouette CX Snake beats an in-house movement placed centrally, housed in a specially shaped casing ring customised to fit its asymmetrical case. Indeed, every element—case, bezel, dial, casing ring, and sapphire glass—has been meticulously crafted to align with the watch’s novel design and shape, emphasising the House’s dedication to unparalleled elegance and technical innovation.
The serpentine green strap, made of calf leather embossed with a snakeskin texture, completes the thematic unity of the timepiece, and complements the vivid green of the emeralds. Ergonomically integrated directly into the case, the strap features a rubber underside for added durability and comfort, blending luxury with practicality.
Franck Muller Silhouette CX Snake Specifications
