It’s no secret that the heyday of the Franck Muller fake watch brand is now a thing of the past. Their tonneau-shaped cases, bold colours and inventive complications – such as the Double Mystery, which replaced hands with two nested rotating discs – were all the rage in the early 21st century. However, the brand never really seemed to adapt to watch collectors in the internet age. Despite this, the brand has steadily moved forward, focusing on the high-end market and limited editions, with a particular focus on the Asian market in recent years. This article will look at the Franck Muller Round Triple Mystery watch, which was unveiled in 2025. This is the brand’s first Triple Mystery watch and is well worth a look.
History of Franck Muller Mystery Watches
The first Franck Muller Mystery watch was launched in 1996, using a single rotating disc to indicate the time, rather than traditional hands. Two years later, the Franck Muller Double Mystery was patented, adding a second minute disc inside the hour disc. Since then, different versions of both watches have been introduced in the Franck Muller product line.
The star of the Franck Muller Triple Mystery: the skeletonized aluminum central seconds disc
The charming rosette pattern at the center of the Franck Muller Round Triple Mystery is not for show – the skeletonization helps to reduce weight, which is crucial when the precious energy of the watch is used to drive the disc to rotate once a minute. To minimize weight, the dial is made of aluminum. At just 0.052 grams, it is slightly heavier than a normal watch hand, but not enough to affect the power reserve.
Color schemes
The Franck Muller Round Triple Mystery is available in four colors, all set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The triangular-cut gemstone matches the color of the strap and indicates the time:
7036 TM D CD OG: white gold case, white strap, all diamonds
7036 TM D CD SA OG: white gold case, blue strap, sapphire hands
7036 TM D CD EM 5N: red gold case, green strap, emerald hands
7036 TM D CD RU 5N: red gold case, red strap, ruby hands
