Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Big Date “Master of Complications”
Ref. 2851 S6 Limited – Stainless Steel – Full Set – 2000
Condition: Excellent overall condition
Year: 2000 (04-02-2000)
Set: Full set – box, certificate, stamped papers
Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 30mm x 39mm (tonneau, excluding crown)
Dial: Silvered guilloché with applied Arabic numerals
Movement: Automatic FM caliber with platinum rotor
Limited Edition: of 1000
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Offered here is a beautifully preserved example of the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Big Date, reference 2851 S6 Limited — a model that perfectly captures the spirit of early Franck Muller watchmaking, when the brand’s technical creativity and finishing quality earned it the title “Master of Complications.”
Produced in 2000 and one of the limited 1000 pieces, this stainless steel example represents the purest era of the brand — before oversized experimentation defined later collections. This was the period when Franck Muller was widely respected for classical complication design combined with bold, artistic aesthetics.
The iconic Cintrée Curvex case remains one of the most recognizable silhouettes in modern horology. Measuring approximately 30mm wide by 39mm tall, the curved tonneau profile hugs the wrist comfortably while maintaining elegant presence. The proportions wear far better than the numbers suggest.
The silvered guilloché dial is quintessential Franck Muller:
• Large, hand-applied stylized Arabic numerals
• Prominent double-window Big Date at 12 o’clock
• Small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock
• Blued steel hands for contrast
• “Limited” signature above the subdial
The layered guilloché work and typography are deeply characteristic of the brand’s early high-craft phase.
Inside beats the automatic Franck Muller caliber with platinum rotor — a movement known for solid reliability and refined finishing. This watch has undergone a thorough mechanical inspection by our professional watchmaker and is running properly. While we do not have documented service history, it is in excellent mechanical condition and performing as expected.
What’s Included
• Original wooden presentation box
• Original Certificate of Origin and Warranty
• Stamped and dated 04-02-2000
• Numbered limited edition
Why This Piece Matters
Early 2000 Franck Muller pieces — especially stainless steel limited editions — are increasingly appreciated by collectors who understand the brand’s historical importance. During this era, Franck Muller was producing watches with strong mechanical integrity and bold design language that stood apart from conservative Swiss houses.
The Cintrée Curvex Big Date represents:
• The brand’s signature case architecture
• Classic complication layout
• Pre-mainstream expansion era production
• True limited numbering
It is a refined yet expressive piece — wearable, mechanically sound, and historically significant within the modern independent watchmaking landscape.
A compelling opportunity to acquire a full-set, early production Franck Muller in excellent condition.
