Franck Muller’s Vanguard Vegas Racing celebrates its Formula 1 debut at Sin City.
Designed in collaboration with Neiman Marcus, Vanguard Vegas Racing combines the adrenaline rush of single-seater F1 drivers screaming on the track at 215 MPH, with the excitement of a high-stakes night at the casino.
The new Vanguard’s monocoque body is constructed of forged carbon fiber – the same material used to build F1 cars. Each case is precision sculpted by a series of CNC machines then hand-polished, transforming the forged carbon monolithic block into the signature Vanguard style. During these processes, unique patterns of forged carbon emerge forming waves and layers that make each of these watches truly unique.
Under the sapphire windscreen of this wristwatch is one of Franck Muller’s more interesting complications, the patented Roulette Wheel. It comes to life with just a simple push of a button built into the crown to quickly spin around the dial and randomly spin the lucky number. Under the hood is a beautifully decorated engine that redlines at 28,800 BPH and will run for just over 40 hours on a full tank.
Vanguard Vegas Racing combines the ethos of motorsport with the thrill of gaming in an astonishingly precise expression of function and fashion, fusing the worlds of luxury watchmaking, high-stakes play and world-class motorsport into a uniquely expressive timepiece.
Even the colorway ties back to Las Vegas with blue, red and yellow accents taken directly from the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign.
Only 23 Vegas Racing Vanguards will be built at Franck Muller’s Geneva Manufacture and are currently only available at Neiman Marcus with a retail price of 45,000 USD.
