Limited edition watches have always been a favorite among collectors, but you know? Not all limited editions are collectible! Today, we will talk about the 20th anniversary watch of the Cintrée Curvex Crazy Power Reserve Orologi & Passioni launched by Franck Muller. What is so special about this limited edition 20+1 watch? It is worth reading on!

Limited edition collection value

Whenever we talk about watches, especially when talking about collections, we always hear the word “limited edition”. As the name suggests, limited edition means only producing a certain number of goods within a specific period of time. For enthusiasts and collectors, its value lies in its uniqueness and scarcity, because the smaller the quantity circulating on the market, the fewer people will own it. This relationship between people and things becomes more and more precious.

Not all limited edition products have collectible value. Some may be due to large circulation or too mediocre designs. Even if you have them, you will not be excited at all. For watch enthusiasts, this kind of dial has long been on the street, and there is no sense of collection at all.

But the Cintrée Curvex Crazy Power Reserve Orologi & Passioni’s 20th Anniversary Watch launched by Franck Muller is different. Its limited edition is 20+1 pieces. One of them may be the founder of the brand, or it may be another person of special significance, but no matter what, the value of this commemorative watch is completely inspired here.

For ordinary enthusiasts like us, even if we are lucky enough to get one, we dare not wear it casually for fear of accidentally scratching the dial or bumping the case. I am afraid that it will be difficult to encounter such a precious item again in this life.

Oltremare deep blue tint

The biggest highlight of this Cintrée Curvex Crazy Power Reserve Orologi & Passioni’s 20th Anniversary watch is its unique dial.

We know that the dial of a watch is used to display time and is also the visual center of the entire watch. Whether a watch is good-looking or not, the dial design often plays a decisive role.

This dial uses a radial rose hollow pattern composed of sunburst patterns and circular lines. The middle part is hollowed out and the movement of the movement can be seen through the dial. This design is often seen in some high-end watches.

But Franck Muller’s processing method is obviously better. 25 layers of paint are also laid between the movement and the dial. This process is almost unheard of in the Swiss watchmaking world.

Franck Muller calls this paint Oltremare paint, which can present a deep and mysterious blue that is as desirable as the Italian sea. And this kind of paint also has the advantage that it can effectively protect the watch from ultraviolet damage and delay the aging of the movement and case to a certain extent.

From the picture, we can see that this dial is not only colorful, but also extremely glossy, as if it has flowing light and shadow, making people want to take a few more glances.

Noble Swiss movement

The most important thing about a watch is the heart inside it. This Cintrée Curvex Crazy Power Reserve Orologi & Passioni’s 20th anniversary watch is equipped with the Franck Muller brand’s self-made MVT FM 1701 R1 manual winding movement. This is also the first time that this series of watches uses the brand’s self-made movement.

Judging from the parameters, the performance of this movement is quite excellent, with a vibration frequency of 21,600 times per hour and an accuracy between -3 and +5. This accuracy level is quite top-notch even today, and has basically reached the standard range for commercial and household use. And the biggest highlight of this movement is its power reserve.

Generally speaking, the power reserve of mechanical watches is about 1 to 3 days, which means that if the wearer does not wind or wear it during this period, the watch will stop moving. But this Cintrée Curvex Crazy Power Reserve Orologi & Passioni’s 20th Anniversary watch provides a power reserve of 7 days. Even if you leave it for a week without winding, it can still run accurately. This performance is quite amazing.

Moreover, the power reserve display on the movement is very cleverly arranged between 10 o’clock and 11 o’clock, which is very eye-catching from the appearance.

Love and inheritance of mechanical art

Although the mystery of this commemorative watch has been unveiled, we still don’t know what price it will be available for, and we don’t know if we ordinary enthusiasts will still have the opportunity to own one of it.

But what is certain is that it will definitely trigger a heated discussion in the watch industry, because it is not only the crystallization of the cooperation between Franck Muller and the Italian watch forum Orologi & Passioni, but also a tribute and inheritance of mechanical art.

For the Italian watch forum Orologi & Passioni, its 20th anniversary is a milestone event in itself. As a top Swiss watch brand, Franck Muller naturally hopes to perfectly combine Swiss watchmaking art with Italian watchmaking art through this watch, dedicated to friends who love watches. This is a gift and a promise. In the future, we will continue to move forward hand in hand and continue to explore the path of mechanical art.

Conclusion

This commemorative watch is not only unique in design, but also amazing in mechanical performance. Although we may not be able to own it, its value and significance are definitely worthy of our praise and discussion. Do you think limited edition watches really have such great collection value? Welcome to share your views in the comment area!