Franck Muller is proud to announce the nomination of two exceptional timepieces for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026: the Vanguard Curvex Cut Flower® nominated in the jewellery category and the Triple Mystery Skeleton nominated in the gemset category.
The Vanguard Curvex Cut Flower® is built around a fully skeletonised movement, revealing its mechanical architecture beneath a series of meticulously gem-set floral motifs. Each flower is composed of a central diamond surrounded by individually set pink sapphires forming the petals, creating a refined three-dimensional effect across the openworked construction. Every sapphire and diamond is shaped using Franck Muller’s exclusive Curvex Cut® technique, enhancing the way each stone captures and reflects light, while the contrast between the exposed mechanics, sculptural gem-setting and floral design brings together fine watchmaking and high jewellery craftsmanship in a highly distinctive composition.
The composition is completed by an in-house pink alligator strap, chosen to echo the tones of the pink sapphire petals and extend the floral theme beyond the movement. Within the skeletonised construction, the bridges form the stems of the flowers, connecting the gem-set motifs to the mechanical architecture and creating a seamless dialogue between the movement, the floral design and the strap.
Seen up close, the dial reveals the sculptural beauty of its hand-set diamonds, totalling 6.09 carats, with each stone meticulously shaped to form the floral composition. Framed by an 18K rose gold case, the intricate setting highlights the depth and precision of the Curvex Cut® diamonds and pink sapphires.
The Triple Mystery Skeleton reveals a fully skeletonised Haute Horlogerie movement, offering an unobstructed view of its intricate architecture and mechanical complexity. Every detail reflects the exceptional craftsmanship, precision and technical excellence that define Franck Muller creations.
Building on Franck Muller’s iconic Double Mystery concept, the Triple Mystery Skeleton introduces a third rotating disc dedicated to the seconds, adding a new level of mechanical complexity to the display. As this additional disc demands significant energy to operate, its plate has been carefully engineered in aluminium to combine rigidity with minimal weight. Housed in an 18K rose gold case and set with 3.37 carats of diamonds, the timepiece brings together technical ingenuity, precious materials and exceptional gem-setting artistry.
Franck Muller is proud to see these two creations recognised among the nominees of the GPHG 2026, a celebration of innovation, craftsmanship and creative watchmaking. These special timepieces will now be shown around the world, in Mumbai from September 28 to 1 October, in Bangkok from 15 to 18 October, in Geneva from 29 to 15 November, at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire and in London from 18 to 23 November.
We look forward to the awards ceremony, which will take place in Geneva on November 7 2026, and to sharing this important moment with the watchmaking community.