New: Franck Muller Curvex CX Lady

Franck Muller extends their famous Cintrée Curvex cased collection with the new CX Ladies collection, now in two sizes of 30mm and 33mm.

Press release details with commentary in italics.

New: Franck Muller Curvex CX Lady

Retail pricing for the Franck Muller Curvex CX Lady is as follows:

CX30

• Full Pave Diamond Dial Rose Gold/White Gold – SGD 82,900
• Color Dream Full Pave Diamond Case Rose Gold – SGD 84,500
• Bezel Diamond Rose Gold/White Gold – SGD 61,200

CX33

• Full Pave Diamond Dial Rose Gold/White Gold – SGD 88,500
• Color Dream Full Pave Diamond Case Rose Gold – SGD 90,100
• Bezel Diamond Rose Gold/White Gold – SGD 65,200

Commentary

Interesting entry into the ladies market with the traditional ladies formula of diamonds and colour on the dial. Based on the seductively beautiful Cintrée case, the watches are modestly sized at either a nominal case size of 30mm wide or 33mm wide.

Each of the two sizes are available in with hand painted numerals in various colour options – either single colour or the more whimsical multicolour numerals. The Arabic numerals are the “exploding” style that Franck Muller has made a name in. The dial is full pave diamonds as an option to the base guilloché dial.

The cases are also fully set in diamonds, with both adorned with 318 brilliant cut diamonds, but the CX 30 totalling 2.7 carats while the CX 33 totals 3.9 carats.

Release Details

With its perfectly curved case and unique contours, the Cintrée Curvex has been Franck Muller’s most distinctive silhouette since 1992. The unique numeral design has also made the Cintrée Curvex one of the most immediately recognisable watch cases and dials. Having first debuted the Curvex CX in 2021, we are proud to expand the collection to include two new sizes of 30 and 33 millimetres, specially designed for ladies who appreciate an exquisite attention to detail.

With a design which fully accentuates the timeless curves of the Cintrée Curvex, the immediately recognisable Curvex CX Lady takes our already trademark contours to the next level. A redesigned case where the sapphire crystal extends all the way to the bracelet gives much greater visibility to the dial. Furthermore, the bezel which is separate from the case, allows for beautiful two-tone treatments. The “invisible” bezel also affords increased visibility to the dial by limiting the amount of material used on the sides, a technically challenging feat which injects new life into the classic case shape. With straps directly integrated into the case, the Cintrée Curvex CX Lady offers enhanced comfort on the wrist.

The intricate guilloché pattern on the dial, specially developed for the Curvex CX and inspired by a Clous de Paris which has been twisted, gives an impression of movement on the dial. Tiny three-dimensional pyramids on the dial reflect light off different facets, producing a scintillatingly mesmerising effect as they increase in size from the middle of the dial to the outer edges in perfect proportions. Extensive research and development were involved in calculating precisely the perfect pattern of the new Clous de Paris spiral.

The new Curvex CX Lady collection offers a classic and elegant finish with a thinner bezel under the sapphire crystal, highlighting the complexity of the dial. Boasting a self-winding mechanical movement and a 42-hour power reserve, the Curvex CX Lady is perfectly suited to the modern woman whose tastes naturally tend towards simplicity, sophistication and an understated cool.

The collection offers just the right amount of glamour with a diamond-encrusted rose or white gold case, and is available with and without diamonds on the dial. With a new range of colours, including pastel shades and classic black and white, with matching alligator leather straps, there is a Curvex CX Lady for every occasion. The collection also includes a vibrant trademark Color Dreams variation, with multi-coloured signature Franck Muller numerals.

Franck Muller Curvex CX Lady Specifications

CX 30 OR CX33

Case: Curvex CX case, 18K rose gold / 18K white gold, Hand set with 318 brilliant-cut diamonds (2.7 carats OR 3.9 carats), Sapphire crystal, Water resistant up to 30 meters

Width: 30 mm x Length: 44 mm x Thickness: 8.2 mm OR 33 mm x Length: 48.4 mm x Thickness: 9.1 mm

Dial: Stamped Clous de Paris spiral with Zapon varnish layer / Hand set with 231 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.89 carats) OR 276 brilliant-cut diamonds (1.34 carats), Numerals meticulously painted by hand

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Movement: MVT FM 2536-SC, Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system, Power reserve of 42 hours, 191 components, 25 jewels

Diameter: Ø 25.6 mm. Thickness: 3.6 mm

Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour

Movement decoration: Côtes de Genève on bridges and the rotor plate, Perlage on the mainplate, Chamfering on the rotor board, Diamond polishing on the sinks and bridge bevels, Sunray brushing on the bridges, rotor segment, bearing cage and barrel cover, Snailing on the ratchets

Strap: Hand sewn alligator strap, 18K rose gold / 18K white gold buckle, Hand polished, Hand set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (0,06 carats)