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Watchgeek5000 · 11 November 2016, 10:01 AM

Been trying to branch out from Rolex lately and recently checked out some Franck Muller's at a local AD. I personally don't have much knowledge on these time pieces, they seem to run on ETA movements. What's the general consensus on these watches? I seldom see them up for sale on the forum and wondering if they are worth the money?

texex91 · 11 November 2016, 10:22 AM

Personally I would not buy one.

Many other choices out there IMHO.

KarlS · 11 November 2016, 03:17 PM

I had 2. The 58880C anniversary and the Jumping Hours Colour. The latter from a novelty perspective. I actually found them relatively easy to sell (in the USA) but would I buy another? No!! Too many good watches out there

Lordofrolex · 11 November 2016, 03:32 PM

If you buy one buy it used. They lose a lot of money once used.

lapince · 11 November 2016, 03:46 PM

Not something I would personally buy for different reasons, if you like them a lot why not, but seems that's not the case, there are much more interesting brands

Watchgeek5000 · 11 November 2016, 11:34 PM

Thanks for your replies. If I did purchase, it would definitely be pre owned. Seems to be decent deals in the pre owned market.

tigerpac · 12 November 2016, 03:46 AM

Without having looked too deeply into it, they seem to have among the worst value retention of modern brands. So yes, go pre-owned and you should be in a much better place.

OmegaJJH · 12 November 2016, 04:19 AM

IMO there are far too many brands to try first.

Headshrinker · 12 November 2016, 04:21 AM

I believe they have not been made by watchmaker Franck Muller in quite awhile. I have two of his watches from the early 90s when he was in charge. I visited his studio at that time and was so impressed I purchased two, one in WG and one in platinum.

OmegaJJH · 12 November 2016, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I visited his studio at that time and was so impressed I purchased two, one in WG and one in platinum.

Care to post a pic?

We'd love to see them.

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Headshrinker · 12 November 2016, 09:03 AM

WG with colored numerals.

Headshrinker · 12 November 2016, 09:05 AM

Platinum with moon phase.

OmegaJJH · 12 November 2016, 04:29 PM

Thanks for sharing those. Very interesting!

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rajurama · 13 November 2016, 01:15 AM

I really doubt if its ETA should be manufacture movement.

11 November 2016, 10:01 AM	#1
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Franck Muller Been trying to branch out from Rolex lately and recently checked out some Franck Muller's at a local AD. I personally don't have much knowledge on these time pieces, they seem to run on ETA movements. What's the general consensus on these watches? I seldom see them up for sale on the forum and wondering if they are worth the money?

11 November 2016, 03:32 PM	#4
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	If you buy one buy it used. They lose a lot of money once used. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

13 November 2016, 01:15 AM	#14
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,019	I really doubt if its ETA should be manufacture movement. __________________ रोलेक्स

11 November 2016, 10:22 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Personally I would not buy one. Many other choices out there IMHO.

11 November 2016, 03:17 PM	#3
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	I had 2. The 58880C anniversary and the Jumping Hours Colour. The latter from a novelty perspective. I actually found them relatively easy to sell (in the USA) but would I buy another? No!! Too many good watches out there

11 November 2016, 03:46 PM	#5
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Not something I would personally buy for different reasons, if you like them a lot why not, but seems that's not the case, there are much more interesting brands

11 November 2016, 11:34 PM	#6
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Thanks for your replies. If I did purchase, it would definitely be pre owned. Seems to be decent deals in the pre owned market.

12 November 2016, 03:46 AM	#7
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 650	Without having looked too deeply into it, they seem to have among the worst value retention of modern brands. So yes, go pre-owned and you should be in a much better place.

12 November 2016, 04:19 AM	#8
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,667	IMO there are far too many brands to try first.

12 November 2016, 04:21 AM	#9
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I believe they have not been made by watchmaker Franck Muller in quite awhile. I have two of his watches from the early 90s when he was in charge. I visited his studio at that time and was so impressed I purchased two, one in WG and one in platinum.

12 November 2016, 04:29 PM	#13
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,667	Thanks for sharing those. Very interesting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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