Franck Muller Vanguard Alquimiamc: A Living Canvas Of Time And Art

Franck Muller, the Swiss watchmaking atelier renowned for its bold designs and technical mastery, unveils the Vanguard Alquimiamc, a groundbreaking timepiece born from a collaboration with Mexican architect and sculptor Marcos Cojab, known professionally as .ALQUIMIAMC. This limited edition watch is the inaugural jewel of The Art of Time, a cultural initiative developed alongside the Raconli Group, Franck Muller’s exclusive partner in Mexico, celebrating the intersection of fine watchmaking and contemporary art.

Crafted from bronze and sized at 41 millimeters, the Vanguard Alquimiamc embodies a philosophy of transformation. Over time, bronze naturally develops a patina, ensuring that each piece becomes an individual work of art — a “living metal” that evolves with its wearer. The watch’s curved silhouette, a signature of Franck Muller design, balances strength with refinement, while its in-house automatic movement guarantees both precision and comfort.

At the heart of the dial, Cojab’s emblematic skull motif—deeply rooted in Mexican culture—is reimagined as a meditation on time, life, and transformation. The oxidized bronze finish transforms the dial into a living canvas, where artistry and horology converge.

The Vanguard Alquimiamc comes in two distinct interpretations: a minimalist dial that highlights the sculptural beauty of bronze, and a numeral-adorned version in vivid green, forging a dialogue between tradition and modernity. The case back features a second skull engraved with the artist’s signature, making each watch both a collector’s object and an instrument of time.

Limited to just 15 pieces, this exclusive edition is available only in Mexico, serving as a bridge between Geneva and Mexico City — a testament to the union of eternal craftsmanship and ephemeral art. More than a timepiece, the Vanguard Alquimiamc interprets, transforms, and makes time tangible.