Franck Muller - Conquistador - 8900SCGP - Men - 2016

Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Ergal 8900SCDTGPG ER-RUBBER – Automatic – Black & Red Dial – Men


The Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Ref. 8900SCDTGPG ER-RUBBER is a bold and highly distinctive sports watch that combines the unmistakable tonneau-shaped architecture of Franck Muller with advanced lightweight materials inspired by motorsport and aviation.

One of the defining characteristics of this model is its use of Ergal, a lightweight and highly resistant alloy developed from a combination of metals including magnesium, titanium, aluminium, copper, silver and zirconium. Materials of this type are valued for their excellent strength-to-weight characteristics and are associated with demanding applications such as motorsport and aviation.

The case surface is treated to improve resistance against friction and wear, giving the watch its distinctive technical appearance.

The black dial features Franck Muller's characteristic Nouvelle Vague guilloché pattern, creating a wave-like texture that interacts beautifully with changing light. Deep red Arabic numerals and red accents provide striking contrast against the black dial and reinforce the aggressive Grand Prix aesthetic.

A black titanium bezel further enhances the sporty character of the watch, while the oversized tonneau case gives the Conquistador Grand Prix an unmistakable wrist presence.

Powered by an automatic mechanical movement, this is a particularly charismatic Franck Muller for collectors looking for something considerably more unconventional than the brand's classical dress-watch designs.

Brand: Franck Muller　Collection: Conquistador Grand Prix
Reference: 8900SCDTGPG ER-RUBBER　Movement: Automatic mechanical
Case Material: Ergal　Bezel: Black titanium
Dial: Black Nouvelle Vague guilloché dial with red Arabic numerals and accents
Case Size: Approx. 57.4 × 38.2 mm　Strap Width: Approx. 22 mm
Strap: Rubber strap　Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 metres　Gender: Men


Condition
Crystal: Very faint scratches visible only under magnification
Dial: No noticeable scratches
Hands: No noticeable scratches
Bezel: No noticeable scratches
Case: Small dent at approximately the 1 o’clock side and a very minor dent around the 11 o’clock side
Case back: Fine scratches from normal use
Strap: Replaced with a new aftermarket strap
Buckle: Aftermarket deployant buckle included

Please note: the original buckle is not included.

Timegrapher reading: approximately -4 to +1 seconds/day
Amplitude: approximately 249°
These figures are for reference only and may vary depending on position and wearing conditions.



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