Bringing together horology and fine craftsmanship to redefine timekeeping and luxury accessories, in a groundbreaking collaboration, S.T. Dupont and Franck Muller have unveiled the Master Lighter. The unique creation, the first-ever skeleton-watch lighter with a power reserve, is the result of more than two years of meticulous development by two industry titans.
This collaboration between Franck Muller, a name synonymous with Swiss luxury watchmaking since 1991, and S.T. Dupont, a French maison with over 150 years of expertise in luxury accessories, marks a new chapter for both brands, creating a true hybrid in the Master Lighter that is both innovative and timeless.
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The Master Lighter is an exquisite demonstration of technical mastery, featuring Franck Muller’s iconic skeleton movement, ingeniously adapted to fit within the body of a lighter. On one side, the central hands sweep across a sunray-stamped lacquered dial, a hallmark of Franck Muller’s horological tradition. The opposite side reveals the intricate skeleton movement in its full glory, complete with a second dial.
The watch’s second hand elegantly traces the skeleton face, a testament to Franck Muller’s expertise in crafting complex watch complications. The movement’s axis, indicating the hours and minutes, passes through the lighter’s gas reservoir – a feat of engineering that speaks to the ingenuity of both brands.
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But it’s not just its technical prowess, the Master Lighter is a visual marvel, too. Its double-sided design, complemented by S.T. Dupont’s signature twin flame, makes it a dynamic piece for both cigar aficionados and timepiece collectors. Available in four distinctive finishes – white, blue, black with Super-LumiNova or Franck Muller’s trademarked Color Dream – the lighter is a versatile accessory, functioning as a lighter, watch, pocket watch, and even a desk timepiece.
Limited to just 88 pieces per color, the Master Lighter is an exclusive collector’s item, with prices ranging from $66,000 to $76,000.
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