Franck Muller Master Banker 'Havana' Limited Edition

There was a time when watchmakers dreamed not of dive depths or lap times, but of international business. More flights. More cities. More meetings. More time zones.

Few brands captured that spirit better than Franck Muller.

This particular Master Banker elevates the concept even further. Housed in the brand's signature 'tonneau-shaped' case, it features a silver dial animated by oversized cobalt-blue numerals that seem to be loosely tossed across the surface. At 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, the secondary and tertiary time-zone displays are rendered with Union Jack and Stars and Stripes motifs, transforming a useful complication into something distinctly playful and unmistakably early-2000s Franck Muller.

The result is surprisingly effective. What could have been gimmicky instead feels celebratory—a watch built for someone whose life genuinely exists between continents. London and New York. Europe and America. Business and pleasure.

The curved case sits beautifully on the wrist, while the blued hands, railroad minute track, and date display at 3 o'clock provide the classical framework that keeps the design from drifting too far into whimsy. Paired with a dark blue alligator strap, the entire package feels both sophisticated and delightfully unconventional.

Turning the watch over reveals another charming detail: an engraved caseback reading "Franck Muller Genève Master of Complications No. 32 2852 MB HV HAVANA." Like many Franck Muller creations from this period, it serves as a reminder that these watches were never intended to blend into the crowd. They were designed to be noticed, discussed, and enjoyed.

Nobody mixes serious watchmaking and unapologetic personality quite like Franck Muller.

 

Franck Muller, born to an Italian mother and a Swiss father, got his start in watchmaking at a young age, enrolling in watchmaking school at age 15 and graduating from Ecole d'Horlogerie de Genève in the 1980s. After a start repairing high-end pocket watches for private clients and museums, he created his own tourbillon-equipped wristwatch in 1984. In 1991, he established his own eponymous brand.

Known for their distinctive tonneau-shaped cases, Franck Muller watches frequently contain high complications and are produced in limited series, such as the triple-axis tourbillon — a world first that premiered in 2004 after a years-long development period. Alongside these highly complicated pieces are time-only and time-and-date models that take the best in design languages from classic brands like Cartier and marry it to contemporary movements and stunning dials.

Beloved the world over, Franck Muller watches dazzle with their unique aesthetics and sophisticated horology, and have been worn by celebrities as varied as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Paris Hilton. The brand currently has five watchmaking facilities and hundreds of retailers across the globe.

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Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.