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Franck Muller's Long Island Evolution Master Jumper Ref. LI 35 MJ SQT NR BR(VR)








The Nagashima received a major upgrade along with a new triple jump problem was added.



Before we discuss Franck Muller’s latest release any more, I must state that I’m prejudiced, as Long Island was among my first real exposures to fine watchmaking. This remains one of my favorite watch designs, especially when combined with Franck Muller’s Crazy Hours side-effect.



In fact , Franck Muller, in general, has an outstanding track record when it comes to pure period watches or time and date timepieces, whether it be the Casablanca, the actual Long Island or its famous Cintrée Curvex. The addition of the tourbillon or multi-axis tourbillon will undoubtedly enhance the elegance of the three-hand watch. There is no doubt that watch manufactures have a flair for problems, but I find that their own design language is best communicated through simple timepieces.



Jump display

This is perhaps why, for your 2024 Long Island revival, watch manufactures have introduced three various time-only or time-and-date recommendations in vastly different shows. The most important of these is the Learn Jumper, a new triple leap complication that is a statement item (and a watchmaking record). While triple jumps are available in perpetual calendars, they are calendar-only instantaneous triple leaps that only coincide once a month.



When it comes to jump exhibits in chronographs, the Zeitwerk Date is closest to the particular Franck Muller Master Jumper, although it's better than typically the latter in one way: from the large date display, meaning there are two date disks. The Master Jumper utilizes a total of five discs to show the hours (one disc), minutes (two discs) as well as date. This does make it a remarkable sport, as the energy necessary to drive five discs (or even four or three) over and over again is enormous as well as results in some amplitude falls each time it happens. This may impact accuracy.



Franck Muller overcame this problem having an unusual dual barrel program, where one barrel forces the date display and kit train, and the other turns only the time display. Through splitting the two sources (such as karrusel), the impact upon accuracy can be reduced. Regrettably, this also comes with a different price - power reserve. The Quality and reliability FM 3100 has a 30-hour battery life, which is more than enough when you have worn the watch every day, but turning the watch will be a minor every day hassle.



brand new long island

I've been requesting Franck Muller for about 5 years (or more) when they would update the Li case. It’s not that this original Long Island looks went out with, but it does feel one step behind when it comes to architecture, components, and development. The new Longisland Evolution (Franck Muller truly likes the Evolution) definitely changes all that. Featuring a dark PVD-coated brushed titanium situation and an aluminum internal case, the watch is light-weight and extremely modern. If you think about the bright green anodization from the inner shell, it almost appears like a TRON.



This additional structure is made to enhance the watch’s shock safety and matches the skeletonized screen. Transparency, movement, and tendency are the highlights of this selection, which is almost completely opposing to the Art Deco and also romantic styles that originated from Novocento, Long Island. However , in case you put the two together, you will see how closely one is linked with the other. The same softly curved edges, short lugs with regard to easy wearing, and a bent case structure that cuddles the wrist, all mix beautifully.



You will find two other models within the collection, one of which is often the Giga Tourbillon and the some other is a pure chronograph having a 7-day power reserve. The second option is yet another interesting piece; this particular design was previously used on classic classic Franck Muller wrist watches, but has been given a modern renovate with new hour indicators and a black finish within the movement plate. All in all, this is actually the evolution many people have been awaiting.