The Vanguard Slim Amador Montes brings together Franck Muller’s watchmaking identity with the creative universe of Mexican artist Amador Montes. Created as a limited edition, the collaboration reinterprets the iconic Vanguard through a distinctive artistic language, uniting contemporary art with refined Swiss watchmaking.
With more than 25 years of experience and over 130 exhibitions across the Americas, Europe and Asia, Amador Montes has established himself as a recognised figure in the Mexican contemporary art scene. His distinctive visual language now meets Franck Muller’s watchmaking expertise in a collaboration shaped by creativity, emotion and craftsmanship.
For this collaboration, Amador Montes brought some of the most representative elements of his artistic universe directly onto the dial. The recurring crane fly motif inspired the design of the hands, while the camel-coloured, micro-blasted dial incorporates illustrations and personal references from the artist. A pink crown introduces another signature colour from his work, creating a composition that is both personal and immediately recognisable.
The Vanguard is one of Franck Muller’s most emblematic case shapes, recognised for its bold tonneau silhouette and contemporary character. Its flowing curves combine elegance and sportiness while offering exceptional comfort on the wrist, reflecting the brand’s distinctive approach to design and Haute Horlogerie. Crafted from a solid block of 18K rose gold or stainless steel, the case offers a warm and refined presence on the wrist. Its precious materials enhances the sculptural architecture of the Vanguard while bringing an additional level of sophistication to the collection.
The pink crown introduces a distinctive accent drawn directly from Amador Montes’ artistic universe. Contrasting elegantly with the case, it brings a bold touch of colour to the timepiece while reinforcing the creative dialogue between contemporary art and Haute Horlogerie. The caseback engravings extend the artistic identity of the collaboration beyond the dial. Carefully executed, they add a more personal and exclusive dimension to the timepiece, reflecting the visual language of Amador Montes and completing the watch as a true expression of art, craftsmanship and individuality.
Each Vanguard Slim Amador Montes timepiece is brought to life through the meticulous work of Franck Muller’s watchmakers, who assemble and adjust every component with exceptional precision. This dedication to detail reflects the very essence of Haute Horlogerie, where technical mastery, patience and craftsmanship come together to create a watch of remarkable character and refinement.
At the heart of the Vanguard Slim Amador Montes lies the in-house MVT FM 708 automatic movement, composed of 136 components. Its self-winding mechanism draws energy from the natural movement of the wrist, combining mechanical precision with Franck Muller’s watchmaking expertise and technical mastery.
Renowned for its grand complications and innovative approach to watchmaking, Franck Muller has continually pushed the boundaries of Haute Horlogerie. From movements to cases and dials, each creation reflects the expertise of the brand’s engineers, artisans and master watchmakers, bringing together technical mastery, creativity and distinctive design.