Robb Report Singapore

The Art Of Evolution

FOR AFFLUENT HOLIDAYMAKERS, Long Island evokes relaxed strolls down New York’s most picturesque beaches and towns. Yet, in the world of high-end watchmaking, the moniker instantly brings to mind one of Franck Muller’s most esteemed collections, a cornerstone of the brand since 2000.

Though the watch shares its name with the southeastern New York city, its essence and inspirations hark back to a different time and place—to Paris in the 1920s, when the Art Deco movement was flourishing.

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