The history of this Franck Muller Double Face
During the 1990s, the world witnessed the rebirth of fine mechanical watchmaking. Franck Muller quickly established himself as the great master of Swiss horological complications. The genesis of this Franck Muller Double Face reference 7002 CC DF addressed a major aesthetic issue inherent to mechanical chronographs. Historically, integrating calculation scales onto a single dial inevitably created visual overload that significantly reduced legibility. The manufacture’s brilliant innovation consisted in completely separating the civil display from the scientific display. By developing a complex pivoting system with an axis passing entirely through the movement, the watchmakers succeeded in relocating the chronograph seconds hand along with the pulsometric, telemetric and tachymetric scales to the reverse side of the watch. This architectural feat offers an extremely refined and elegant appearance on the front while concealing a true professional measuring instrument against the wearer’s wrist.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Double Face
This collector’s piece impresses with its perfectly round 42 mm case forged from a block of solid white gold. The thickness required to accommodate the dual-sided display gives it undeniable wrist presence. The straight lugs crossed by visible screws emphasise the robustness of the case structure, benefiting from a fully polished finish that creates deep light reflections. Beneath a thick sapphire crystal, the opaline main dial reveals elegant black Roman numerals along with a railway minute track punctuated by dynamic red markers. Time is displayed through superb openworked sword-shaped hands forged in flame-blued steel. The reverse side of the case surprises with its highly technical display protected by a second sapphire crystal. The watch houses a self-winding mechanical calibre beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and providing approximately 42 hours of power reserve. The hand-stitched brown alligator leather strap integrates perfectly with the lugs and is secured by a white gold pin buckle.
Why this Franck Muller watch
This timepiece stands out on the pre-owned market through both its rarity and undeniable historical relevance. Before the Geneva manufacture focused heavily on tonneau-shaped cases, round watches equipped with high complications represented the pinnacle of its independent production. Owning a chronograph fitted with such a bilateral architecture offers immense pleasure to discerning collectors seeking a serious alternative to traditional chronographs. This specific configuration, combining the brightness of white gold with a very light dial, embodies an exceptional balance between understated classical elegance and high-level mechanical complexity. Fully complete examples of such pieces are becoming increasingly difficult to source.
Delivered contents and condition
This magnificent horological piece is delivered complete with its imposing black lacquered wooden box, protective outer box, insurance valuation document and original certificate. The watch is presented in very good overall condition for its age. The precious metal shows only a few light signs of wear entirely consistent with occasional use. These traces attest to its authenticity and history without ever altering its remarkable wrist presence. The leather strap displays slight curvature marks reflecting careful handling by its previous owner. A gentle polishing service can of course be carried out upon request to restore an impeccable cosmetic appearance.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this horological piece with a 24-month warranty. Returns are accepted within 10 days according to our conditions. Leader in pre-owned luxury in Switzerland and backed by the largest network of boutiques, we offer online reservation for an in-store fitting and collection or fully secured international shipping.
* Very good condition – watch already worn and polished. Light external signs of wear. Case and bracelet in excellent overall condition.
