Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX 36



It is no exaggeration to say that the new Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX 36 is a truly distinctive watch that may set a new trend in dynamic high-end timepieces.

When the name Franck Muller is mentioned, big numbers, precious metals and lavish diamond settings come to mind. The Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX 36 (also known as the “Flash”) doesn’t have any of the above, which is why it stands out among Franck Muller’s new arrivals at WPHH 2023.

Nonetheless, Flash truly embodies Franck Muller's charm and bold personality. Franck Muller is known as the "master of complications" and the "maverick" of Swiss watchmaking, and is regarded as the greatest watchmaker of our time. In addition to confidently and expertly crafting and combining every complication known to mechanical watchmaking, Muller was a revolutionary who transformed the tourbillon from a hidden, utilitarian mechanism that counteracted gravity into the embodiment of haute horlogerie complexity. Fascinating topic.

On the Flash's understated elegance, the iconic Franck Muller-style numerals have been replaced by radially arranged neon scales, drawing your attention to the eponymous grand central tourbillon, which has been moved from the six o'clock position Move to the center of the dial below the hour and minute hands. When the Grand Central Tourbillon debuted, it was the first tonneau-shaped watch equipped with a central tourbillon. The tourbillon's migration required more than a year of research and development. Inspired by the cars of the future, the Flash have a color index that makes them extra bright even in the dark because they are made from polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), a material used in the automotive industry to make car lights.

The central tourbillon rises in the center of the micro-sandblasted black matte dial and rotates within the black titanium bezel. The Flash is housed in the brand’s instantly recognizable Cintrée Curvex CX case, which debuted in 2021, this time in carbon fiber. Another subtlety that enhances the visual experience of this watch is its larger sapphire crystal, mounted using special technology at 12 and 6 o'clock, allowing for a wide, unobstructed view from One extends to 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock. A pair of lugs are connected to each other. This also results in the Flash’s silhouette being more curved than other Franck Muller timepieces. The neon strap is also integrated into the design of the case and is made of nylon with a calfskin base.

“We are very excited about the new design of the Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX with a 36 mm carbon fiber case,” said Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz. “The idea was to create something sleeker than the classic grand central tourbillon that we have had since 2021. We also reduced its size to 36 mm – more wearable and more comfortable. The idea was to do something different , fashionable things.”

Inspired by futuristic cars, fun and energy after dark, the glow-in-the-dark strobe light is available in dazzling orange, neon green and electric blue.

Technical specifications
Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX 36

Movement: Self-winding caliber MVT FM CX 36T-CTR; four-day power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and tourbillon
Case: 36.50mm x 52.65mm x 12.30mm; carbon; black titanium inner ring; water-resistant to 30m
Dial: Micro-blasted matte black brass; PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) index
Strap: Nylon with calfskin base; brushed stainless steel buckle with black PVD coating