Following the success of their groundbreaking 2023 collaboration, Franck Muller and Tokyo-based streetwear label #FR2 have unveiled their latest creation: the #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition. This new timepiece continues the fusion of streetwear culture and fine watchmaking, capturing the bold, playful essence of summer.
The #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition captures the spirit of summer in full colour. Available in Heatwave Red, Surf Blue, and Tropical Green, each model is limited to 300 pieces per colour and available exclusively across Asia Pacific.
Crafted from fibreglass composite, the case is made by melting glass at 1,500°C and pulling it into fine sheets. These are immersed in special colour baths to achieve vivid tones, before being compressed into solid blocks. The result is a case that is lightweight, durable, and rich in vibrant colour.
On the dial, #FR2’s iconic Fxxking Rabbits are playfully illustrated in scenes at the beach such as surfing, lounging, or hidden in lush greenery, brought to life with Super-Luminova for a glowing effect after dark.
A key highlight of this timepiece is the repositioning of the date window to 2 o’clock, replacing the traditional 6 o’clock position. For the firstime, the sun-inspired window is a subtle tribute to the #FR2 name and a fresh visual. Complementing the luminous rabbits are skeletonised hands, also treated with Super-Luminova, ensuring clarity in both day and night settings.
Completing this timepiece is a graphic nylon strap, printed with bold streetwear-inspired elements that echo the energy of the dial. The strap features a leather underside for comfort and a hook and loop closure designed for ease, resilience, and sand-free cleanups, ideal for spontaneous summer escapes.
The #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edtion is a celebration of light, movement, and bold creativity. A reminder that summer is not just a season, but a state of mind.
About #FR2
#FR2, also known as Fxxking Rabbits, is the brain child of Ryo Ishikawa, an elder statesman in the world of Japanese street fashion who’s perhaps best known for founding fashion imprint Vanquish. Following its establishment in 2014, #FR2 quickly attracted a following with its signature rabbit and “Smoking Kills” motifs, as well as its products’ bold photographic prints. Along the way, Ishikawahas also set the brand apart with provocative campaign images – which he personally lensed – and tongue-in-cheek approach to fashion. From hoodies and candy-dispensing disposable cameras, the brand offers an eclectic range of apparel and objet d'art that’s arguably the most intimately Ishikawa’s yet.