The Geneva-based manufacture’s emblematic Crazy Hours model with its jumbled up hour numerals is now joined by another unconventional time-reading instrument.
When the first Franck Muller’s Crazy Hours was released more than 15 years ago, it caught attention for its unique expression of time where the hour numerals were not displayed in the conventional order. For instance, ‘12’ was not displayed at the top of the dial; instead, it traded places with ‘8’.
Yet, the watch somehow still managed to tell the correct time thanks to a jumping hour hand that moved straight to the right numeral at the end of the hour. The minutes, however, were indicated in the traditional 60-minute cycle around the dial.
This unique design has held its allure over the years. Housed in a tonneau-shaped case, the Crazy Hours is fun and outrageous, made even more captivating by design permutations that range from classic to fanciful.
The latest release for men takes on a sporty allure with a forged carbon case that is strong, durable and incredibly lightweight. It is matched with a brushed matte black dial with bright yellow indexes. Yellow stitching also gives the black alligator leather strap a pop of colour.
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