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Franck Muller Endurance 24 Split Second Chronograph

Partially verified

This Franck Muller "Endurance 24" is a stainless-steel, self-winding split-second chronograph wristwatch, identified as piece 164 of a limited edition of 250 units. Produced circa 1997, the watch features a 40 mm stainless-steel case with a screwed-down case back, which incorporates a central gold commemorative medallion. The timepiece is powered by the Caliber 7000 movement, which contains 25 jewels. The dial is presented in cream with a 24-hour graduation featuring luminous Arabic numerals. It includes three black subsidiary dials for recording seconds, 12 hours, and 30 minutes, alongside a black outer ring marked with a 1/5th second scale. The bezel carries a tachometer graduation reading to 1000 units per hour. The watch is equipped with luminous blued steel hands and is fitted with a stainless-steel buckle on its strap. The maker's signature appears on the dial, case, and movement.

Front view of the Franck Muller Endurance 24 split-second chronograph featuring a cream dial and black registers.
Front view of the Franck Muller Endurance 24 split-second chronograph featuring a cream dial and black registers. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Split second chronograph
Maker / attribution
Franck Muller
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
540
Source-reported date
Circa 1997
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
164/250

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 Architecture

The Endurance 24 features a stainless-steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter. The design includes a screwed-down case back, which is distinguished by an applied central gold commemorative medallion. The bezel is fixed and engraved with a tachometer scale reaching 1000 units per hour. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and screw-down chronograph pushers are integrated into the case sides, alongside a dedicated pusher for the split-second function located on the left side of the case at the 8 o'clock position.

The dial is finished in cream and utilizes a 24-hour time display format with luminous Arabic numerals. Three recessed black registers track chronograph activity, specifically small seconds, 12-hour recording, and 30-minute recording. A black outer track facilitates the reading of elapsed time with 1/5th second increments. Timekeeping and timing data are indicated by blued steel luminous hands that contrast with the light-colored dial surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “stainless-steel, self winding screwed-down case back with applied central gold commemorative medallion”
  • “tachometer graduation on the bezel to 1000 units per hour”
  • “Cream dial with luminous Arabic numerals in 24 hour graduation, black subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by the Franck Muller Caliber 7000, a self-winding mechanism built with 25 jewels. This movement powers the chronograph functions, which are operated via the screw-down pushers on the side of the case. The split-second (rattrapante) mechanism allows for the timing of intermediate intervals independently of the main chronograph hand, a feature controlled by the pusher positioned at the 8 o'clock mark on the case.

The movement is signed by the manufacturer, consistent with the branding on the dial and the exterior of the stainless-steel case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Caliber 7000, 25 jewels”
  • “Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”
  • “Signature Dial, case and movement”

Identification and Provenance

This watch is identified as part of a limited edition of 250 pieces, specifically numbered 164 in the series. The branding 'Endurance 24' is displayed on the dial, referencing the model's specialized 24-hour readout. The object is presented as a complete unit featuring a Franck Muller stainless-steel buckle attached to its strap.

The auction house classifies the condition of the watch using their internal grading system, assigning an 'AA' grade overall, with the dial categorized as '1-01 As new' and the movement as '1* As new'.

Evidence for this section
  • “LIMITED 164/250”
  • “Model ''endurance 24'' Limited Edition 164/250”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good”

Open research questions

  • What specific event or racing series is commemorated by the gold medallion on the case back?
  • Does the Caliber 7000 utilize a modular chronograph attachment or an integrated design?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Franck Muller Endurance 24 Split Second Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerFranck Muller“FRANCK MULLER, SWITZERLAND”
ModelEndurance 24“''ENDURANCE 24''”
DateCirca 1997“Circa 1997”
Limited Edition164/250“LIMITED 164/250”
MovementCaliber 7000, 25 jewels“Caliber 7000, 25 jewels”
Case Diameter40 mm“Diameter 40 mm.”

Visible details

  • Cream dial with 24-hour markers
  • Three black chronograph sub-dials
  • Tachymeter scale on steel bezel
  • Split-second (rattrapante) pusher at 8 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • The source recommends a movement overhaul
  • Limited edition number 164/250 is source-declared

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

Consulted source

FRANCK MULLER, SWITZERLAND, ''ENDURANCE 24'', SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH LIMITED EDITION, STEEL, LIMITED 164/250, STAINLESS STEEL

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record b297b0a146

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