After triumphantly introducing the Central Tourbillon complication in 2021, aptly named Grand Central Tourbillon, Franck Muller presents a brand new iteration for 2023 with superior ergonomics and wearability: the Grand Central Tourbillon Flash Curvex CX 36. We’ll get to the eye-catching components in a bit, however first it is very important be aware that the 36 within the identify is a reference to the case width (36.5mm at its widest). The Curvex CX 36 case additionally differs from the earlier Curvex CX 40 case in its lug-to-lug measurement (52.65mm vs 58.70mm, respectively) so the brand new 2023 Grand Central Tourbillon Flash Curvex CX 36 wears so much simpler than its predecessor does. In fact, Flash Curvex CX 36 is cased in a carbon composite so it is rather gentle moreover being robust, which helps the watch sit proper on the wrist.
A fast examination of the Grand Central Tourbillon Flash Curvex CX 36 within the footage right here ought to persuade you that the watch is just not diminutive in any respect. It is a results of the dominating characteristic of the watch, the central tourbillon, which makes a full circuit each 60 seconds. The automated calibre right here is new, listed because the MVT FM CX 36T-CTR (the bigger model is the MVT FM CX 40T-CTR), however the traits stay the identical, proper all the way down to the four-day energy reserve and the off-centre micro-rotor. The variety of elements is identical, at 313, and the stability beats at 18,000 vph or 2.5Hz, which can also be unchanged. Even the tourbillon stays distinguished by its single bridge which additionally acts as an indicator of the seconds by way of the simply seen neon arrow (which matches the color approach of the mannequin).
The weird Curvex CX design implies that you may assume you may contact the central tourbillon, which is a neat impact. You may make this out by way of the photographs of the watch right here, and it’ll definitely function conversation-starter. The design additionally implies that the sapphire crystal extends proper up the sting of the case at 12 and 6 o’clock. Even on this smaller kind, this aesthetic contact isn’t any much less spectacular, elongating the dial and emphasising the multiplicity of curves right here. Arguably, the watch will put on higher for folks with extra modest wrists who may beforehand have been unable to correctly put on the CX 40 model. The Grand Central Tourbillon Flash Curvex CX 36 is offered in three color methods: blazing orange, neon inexperienced, and electrical blue.
All photographs courtesy of Franck Muller.
This text was first printed on Concern #69 of World of Watches.
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