Latest news with #FR2NCKMULLERVanguardBeachLimitedEdition
Business Times
4 days ago
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Horological evolutions
Franck Muller and #FR2 Vanguard Beach Limited Edition FOLLOWING their 2023 blockbuster collaboration, Franck Muller and #FR2 have released the #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition, perfectly timed for summer. This new timepiece blends #FR2's playful Fxxking Rabbits motif with the sporty, vibrant design of Franck Muller's Vanguard Beach collection – also from 2023. The Heat Wave Red version features the rabbits under a beach umbrella. PHOTO: FRANCK MULLER But unlike the previous monochromatic release, this edition comes in three vivid summer hues: Heatwave Red, Surf Blue and Tropical Green. Each of the 300 pieces per colourway features a tonneau-shaped case crafted from glass-fibre-composite and is water-resistant up to 30 metres. The matte white dial showcases hand-applied Super-Luminova rabbits in various poses, with the date window at 2 o'clock cleverly doubling as a blazing sun. Surfing takes centre stage on the Surf Blue edition. PHOTO: FRANCK MULLER Powering the watch is Franck Muller's self-winding MVT 2536-SCDT2H movement, which offers a 42-hour power reserve and fuss-free convenience. A nylon strap with a hook-and-loop closure, featuring bold text reminiscent of Japanese streetwear, completes the package. The face of the Breguet Souscription 2025 model is adorned with a dazzling white, grand feu enamel dial. PHOTO: BREGUET Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 Breguet commemorates its 250th anniversary this year with the Classique Souscription 2025 wristwatch, a strategic reinterpretation of Abraham-Louis Breguet's revolutionary 1795 pocket watch. The original model pioneered a simplified architecture with a single-hand, white enamel dial and an innovative quarter-upfront payment sales method that enabled series production, democratising haute horlogerie. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up The new 40 mm timepiece faithfully embodies this spirit, featuring a 'grand feu' enamel dial with a flame-blued Breguet hand and a secret signature – initially introduced to fight counterfeits – engraved using an antique diamond-point pantograph. Its case is cast in Breguet's new 18K Breguet gold alloy, a blond precious metal designed for enhanced discolouration resistance. On the back of the case, the generously sized, slightly domed sapphire crystal reveals the mechanical construction of the new VS00 calibre in gilded brass in the same shade as Breguet gold. PHOTO: BREGUET Powering the watch is the new VS00 calibre, visible through a sapphire case back adorned with a 'Quai de l'Horloge' guilloche pattern. This movement offers a 96-hour power reserve and a ratchet wheel engraved with Abraham-Louis Breguet's original words explaining the design of the movement. The watch is also presented in a special red Moroccan leather box that echoes historical cases. Mother-of-pearl dial on the BR-05 36 MM. PHOTO: BELL & ROSS Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Bell & Ross has strategically unveiled its latest urban offering, the BR-05 36 MM, a sophisticated reinterpretation designed to broaden the collection's appeal. This refined evolution specifically aims to make the established BR-05 line more versatile and accessible, particularly to female enthusiasts, although the watch is gender-neutral. Shrinking the iconic BR-05 into a more compact 36 mm case with a significant 8.5 mm thinness presented a considerable design challenge, demanding a complete re-engineering of every component while preserving its distinctive personality. The BR-05 36 MM is a sophisticated reinterpretation designed to broaden the collection's appeal. PHOTO: BELL & ROSS The timepiece features lacquered sunray-finished dials in black, grey, ice blue, or mother-of-pearl, enhanced by refined hands and luminescent indexes for clear legibility. Its satin-polished steel case and integrated bracelet ensure remarkable comfort while faithfully maintaining the brand's signature aesthetic. Powering this notably slim watch is a new automatic mechanical Calibre BR-CAL.329, which provides a reliable 54-hour power reserve.
Hype Malaysia
11-08-2025
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The #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition Has Washed Ashore!
Get your wrists ready, watch aficionados! Following their blockbuster collaboration in 2023, Franck Muller and #FR2 have returned with a new timepiece: the #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition! The model melds #FR2's playful irreverence with the sporty, vibrant design of the Vanguard Beach collection, and arrives perfectly timed to usher in the summer. Tokyo-based #FR2 is a beloved iconoclast among streetwear aficionados. Known for its provocative Fxxking Rabbits motif, the label first partnered with Franck Muller two years ago to create the #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard. The limited-edition watch paired #FR2's signature graphic with an edgy, fashion-forward design, and became an instant hit among streetwear fans. This year's follow-up from Franck Muller and #FR2 features the same Fxxking Rabbits motif, of course. In lieu of a monochromatic palette, however, the new #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition comes decked out in vivid summer hues to evoke the carefree spirit of sun-soaked days and sea breezes – a throwback to the Franck Muller Vanguard Beach collection that was also released in 2023. The #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition is available in three colourways derived from the original Vanguard Beach line: Heatwave Red, Surf Blue, and Tropical Green, available in just 300 pieces each. All three references are a call to summer and all that it has to offer, with a dial that hints at the endless possibilities on hand. To create these deeply saturated cases, glass is first melted at 1,500°c and drawn into extremely fine threads, before being cooled and formed into sheets at 700°c. These sheets are then impregnated in special colour baths to attain the desired hues, before being compressed into fibreglass composite blocks. The iconic Fxxking Rabbits are the anchoring elements on these watches, naturally, and variously engaged in their pursuits under a beach umbrella, on a surfboard, and amongst lush vegetation. To complete each scene, the date window has been cleverly positioned at 2 o'clock both as a subtle callback to #FR2, and to double as the blazing sun shining overhead. For added dimension and nighttime visibility, the rabbit motif and skeletonised obelisk hands are applied with Super-Luminova, giving the dial a luminous glow in the dark. On the technical front, the #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition collection offers Franck Muller's familiar mix of technical sophistication with eminent wearability. The tonneau-shaped Vanguard case here has been rendered in glass fibre-composite, for a bold presence in a light yet robust package suitable for everyday wear. Each case, in turn, comes fitted with a striking nylon strap, with leather underside, featuring a hook-and-loop closure for convenience and sand-free cleanups. The straps are printed with various details – bold text that harks back to archetypal Japanese streetwear aesthetics, as well as a unique graphic that extends the watch dial's visual motif. Powering each timepiece is Franck Muller's self-winding MVT 2536-SCDT2H movement, a workhorse calibre that offers fuss-free convenience. 'Franck Muller and #FR2 are both unapologetic and daring in their respective industries, and they embody the same audacity and non-conformist attitude that make them such kindred spirits,' opines Sharon Lim, CEO of Franck Muller APAC. 'These shared values have given rise to a partnership that's made waves across both the streetwear and luxury watch industries, beginning with 2023's #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard. We are pleased to follow up on its success with the new #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach, which explores a different set of possibilities when street fashion meets haute horlogerie.' The new #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition is now available exclusively in the Asia Pacific region. Each of the three references is limited to just 300 pieces. Swing by Franck Muller's official website for more.
