Dressing for a black-tie soiree? Or a casual yet glamorous yacht party? Franck Muller has you covered with these vital style tips.
We can’t recall exactly where or when we first heard this sage advice, but it’s worth sharing for posterity: “Wear the watch; don’t let it wear you.”
When accessorising with a timepiece, it’s essential that it enhances rather than overwhelms your attire. While some may argue otherwise, we firmly believe that a watch should complement, and not dominate your style. Like time itself, a perfectly paired timepiece can be assertive while quietly showing its presence. To help you get the most sartorial mileage out of your Franck Muller watch, here are four simple rules to follow.
Size Matters
As in life, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to watches. Considering how we are all uniquely built with different wrist sizes. As such, it is important to pick out a watch that is proportionally sized. There is nothing quite as jarring as an ultra-dainty watch on a muscular arm or, conversely, a chunky sports watch hanging off a svelte wrist.
Addressing a recent trend towards unisex watches, Franck Muller introduced the Curvex CX collection back in 2021. Accentuating the iconic silhouette of its Cintrée Curvex collection, the Curvex CX models boast redesigned dials, as well as cases measuring 36.5 mm by 52.65mm, which can be worn by both gents and ladies.
Mind The Fit
A watch’s fit is imperative not just for aesthetic reasons, but also for comfort. As a rule of thumb, your watch should sit snugly on your wrist without sliding around. A loose watch just looks sloppy, while an overly tight strap can appear uncomfortable and leave marks.
Again, the Cintrée Curvex and Curvex CX watches address this with an ingenious solution. Here, the traditional tonneau case shape has been endowed with three-dimensional curves. This ensures the watch not only displays soft lines and contours from all angles, the case back is curved to cradle your wrist snugly.
Dial It Up
It is often said that dials are the horological equivalent of eyes—they offer a window into a watch’s soul. Neutral dial colours such as black, white, silver, and navy are versatile and timeless. For a bolder look, you can consider experimenting with coloured or textured dials, but ensure they harmonise with your outfit’s palette.
That said, there will never be a dull moment with Franck Muller’s dials. Crafted in-house at its dial-making facility at Les Bois in the Swiss Jura Valley, the dials come in a staggering variety that caters to all tastes and personality types.
From devoutly traditional styles displaying time-honoured guilloche decoration or fastidious skeletonisation and gem-setting techniques, such as the Vanguard Slim Skeleton and Round Skeleton Baguette 31, to boldly flamboyant and contemporary offerings bearing striking neon hues, like the Grand Central Tourbillon Flash, Franck Muller ensures that you are never short on options.
Dress For the Occasion
This is by far the most important piece of advice. Consider the occasion, and then curate your wardrobe accordingly. Are you looking to pair your watch for a formal business meeting? A casual get-together with friends? Or for everyday wear? Some models are versatile, while others are certainly deserving of special occasions.
Models like the Vanguard Casablanca with time-and-date only displays and sand or blue dials give you plenty of mileage, as they go easily with both casual and formal outfits. Another stunning new creation that you can wear throughout 2025: the limited edition Silhouette CX Snake in a polished rose gold case with a gem-set serpentine motif to commemorate the Chinese New Year of the Snake.
Of course, all bets are off if it’s a watch enthusiasts’ gathering you are headed to. If so, nothing less than a top-drawer complication (the Long Island Evolution Master Complication, perhaps? Or the Skeleton Grand Central Tourbillon?) will do the job.
Discover the Franck Muller timepiece that best expresses your personality and style at our Franck Muller boutiques today.
