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Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary

Partially verified

This Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary wristwatch, reference 8880 C NR, is a limited edition piece produced in 2006 to mark a decade of the Casablanca collection. The watch features a large tonneau-shaped case finished with a PVD coating, measuring 39 mm by 47 mm with a thickness of 16 mm. It is powered by the self-winding Caliber 2800, which includes 21 jewels and is decorated with fausses cotes and a platinum rotor segment. The movement is adjusted to six positions and temperatures, featuring a straight-line lever escapement and micrometer regulator. The dial is black, displaying luminous radial Arabic numerals and luminous blued steel lozenge hands. The watch is completed with a matching PVD-coated buckle and is water-resistant. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer, and the movement is stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark.

The Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary watch featuring a black dial, luminous numerals, and PVD case.
The Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary watch featuring a black dial, luminous numerals, and PVD case. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Tonneau-shaped wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Franck Muller
Reference
8880 C NR
Catalogue / lot identifier
158
Source-reported date
2006
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
211/500

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch features a distinctive tonneau-shaped case measuring 39 mm by 47 mm with a thickness of 16 mm. Constructed as a two-body design, the case is PVD-coated and secured with a case back held by four screws, incorporating a sapphire crystal for protection.

The dial is black and characterized by large, luminous radial Arabic numerals, designed for legibility. The time is indicated by luminous blued steel lozenge-shaped hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two-body, PVD-coated, case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystal”
  • “Black with luminous radial Arabic numerals”
  • “Luminous blued steel lozenge hands”

Movement and Technical Features

Powering this timepiece is the self-winding Caliber 2800 movement. The movement contains 21 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement with a monometallic balance and a self-compensating flat balance spring.

Technical performance is managed via a micrometer regulator. The balance is adjusted for both temperature and six positions to maintain accuracy. A notable detail of this movement is the use of a platinum rotor segment, which contributes to the winding efficiency of the caliber.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. 2800, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels”
  • “straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions”
  • “micrometer regulator, platinum rotor segment”

Condition and Attribution

The auction description reports that the object is a fine, large wristwatch originating from Geneva. The dial and the case are both reported to be in excellent to very good condition, specifically graded as '1' (as new) for the dial and '2' (very good) for the case.

The watch is sold with its original Franck Muller buckle, which matches the PVD finish of the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AAA Excellent Case: 2 Very good Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Dial: 1 As new”
  • “stainless steel and PVD-coated Franck Muller buckle”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material base beneath the PVD coating?
  • Does the Geneva Quality Mark certification apply specifically to this movement serial range?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ManufacturerFranck Muller“Franck Muller, Genève”
ModelCasablanca 10th Anniversary“Casablanca 10th Anniversary”
Reference8880 C NR“Ref. 8880 C NR”
Limited Edition500 pieces“limited edition of 500 pieces”
MovementCal. 2800“Cal. 2800”
Case Dimensions39 x 47 mm“Dim. 39 x 47 mm.”
Thickness16 mm“Thickness 16 mm.”
CertificationGeneva Quality Mark“stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark”

Visible details

  • Large tonneau-shaped case with PVD finish
  • Radial luminous Arabic numerals on black dial
  • Distinctive '10' anniversary emblem above the word 'Casablanca'
  • Luminous blued steel hands

Research qualifications

  • Movement overhaul recommended by the auction house
  • Exact material composition of the case back not specified beyond PVD-coated description

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Casablanca 10th Anniversary Franck Muller, Genève, "Casablanca 10th Anniversary," No. 211/500, Ref. 8880 C NR. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces for the 10th anniversary of the Casablanca collection in 2006. Fine, large, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel and PVD-coated wristwatch with a stainless steel and PVD-coated Franck Muller buckle.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record eddca9b1f3

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