Round Race Chronograph

Four dial variations in silver, blue, anthracite, and tan are presented under a domed sapphire crystal with a nicely balanced two-register display on the Race chronograph. Each of the four colorways features a vertical linear pattern on the dial made with 25 layers of clear lacquer applied over the base color. Once cured, the familiar Franck Muller numerals are hand-painted onto the dial adding that extra touch of palpable quality. 

The proportions of the case have been well thought out and are perfect for this type of retro sports timepiece. The Race Chronograph is not huge with a 42mm diameter yet remains easy to read thanks to the wide aperture for the dial. Doing away with excess markings, scales, and tachymetric functions on the dial and bezel creates a less is more approach and establishes the Race as a dress chronograph that leans towards purity and clean design rather than a frenzy of clutter and calculation scales of the prototypical “instrument” chronograph.