FRANCK MULLER (KING MASTER OF COMPLICATION - CONQUISTADOR REF. 8001 SC KING), circa 2009 Imposing oversized curved tonneau watch in steel with gadrooned bezel, eagle beak handles, crown and 4 screw back (signed and numbered). Matte black dial with date window at 6 o'clock. Stylised Arabic numerals and luminescent skeleton leaf hands. Khaki leather strap with pin buckle and a crocodile (Crocodylia spp. CITES appendix II B) control. Movement: Automatic caliber signed F. MULLER / base Eta 2892 Swiss manufacture finishing. Size: 40 x 56 mm. Condition: Very good (Leather case and card holder, original F.Muller documentation).

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