Franck Muller Double Mystery, Ref. DM 39 1R CD RU WG - N182

The Franck Muller Double Mystery, reference DM 39 1R CD RU WG, is one of the brand's most theatrical pieces, built around a complication that hides how it works. There are no conventional hands: the time is told by two triangular markers set on rotating discs, so they appear to float across the dial with no visible connection to a movement, an idea Franck Muller drew from the 19th-century "mystery clocks." It is exactly the kind of illusion the house, which calls itself the master of complications, is known for.

This reference is cased in 18k white gold in the Cintrée Curvex shape, Franck Muller's signature curved tonneau, at 39mm, and it is diamond-set, with a row of stones framing the dial (the "1R" in the reference). Against the white gold and the diamonds, the floating markers become the focal point, a piece that is as much jewellery as watch. It runs an automatic movement and sits on a rubber strap.

A diamond-set Double Mystery in white gold is a genuine statement piece and made in small numbers. At Konesseur, every Franck Muller is authenticated and inspected in Dubai before listing, and the UAE's 5% VAT is a meaningful advantage at this level. See more Franck Muller or the full watches range to compare.

• Reference and model: Franck Muller Double Mystery, Ref. DM 39 1R CD RU WG, 18k white gold, Cintrée Curvex case, 39mm, diamond-set
• Complication and build: Double Mystery floating-time display (two markers on rotating discs, no hands), automatic movement, diamond setting (one row), rubber strap
• Condition and authenticity: authenticated by Konesseur (confirm exact diamond configuration, condition, box and papers against the listing)