Franck Muller is a Swiss luxury watch brand founded in 1992 by Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes. Franck Muller’s watches are considered works of art, blending traditional Swiss watchmaking with bold, contemporary designs. The brand is known for its bold use of color, open-worked movements, and detailed, eye-catching designs.
Franck Muller and S.T. Dupont collaborated to create the Master Lighter, a unique piece that combines Franck Muller’s watchmaking expertise with S.T. Dupont’s craftsmanship in luxury accessories, particularly lighters. The Master Lighter is a unique dual-sided piece — one side reveals a skeletonized watch movement, while the other features a classic dial. It’s a perfect blend of both brands’ signature style and craftsmanship.
What makes this design truly impressive is the way the movement is linked to the hour and minute hands — the connecting axis runs directly through the lighter’s gas chamber. This clever engineering allows for accurate power transfer, ensuring smooth and dependable timekeeping. The seamless integration of this feature highlights both the piece’s mechanical ingenuity and its elegant design. A specially adapted skeleton movement with a three-day power reserve—true to Franck Muller’s renowned Swiss craftsmanship—has been seamlessly built into the body of the lighter, creating a striking double-sided timepiece.
The front dial mirrors the design beneath the open-worked mechanics, offering a clear view of the intricate movement. To highlight this visually captivating side, engineers developed a unique way to display the seconds hand directly on the skeletonized face — a true testament to their expertise in crafting complex watch mechanisms. This iconic S.T. Dupont lighter has been reimagined through the precision of advanced micromechanics and the artistry of master goldsmiths. Every engraved detail reflects a tradition of craftsmanship passed down through generations, elevating the lighter into a true collectible piece. Decorated with the renowned ‘Clous de Paris’ diamond-pattern guilloché, each surface is crafted with exceptional precision. The dial shines with a sunburst guilloché motif, carefully hand-lacquered with 25 delicate layers. Crafted from 75 individual lighter components and a 181-part watch movement, this creation demands over 100 hours of expert work. It’s a tribute to the dedication and skill of the artisans — complete with the unmistakable S.T. Dupont ‘Cling’ that connoisseurs know and love.
One of Franck Muller’s most celebrated complications, the “Color Dreams” numerals are individually hand-painted with precision, each shade carefully applied to bring vibrant life to the design. To highlight this kaleidoscope of colors, satin-finished bridges have been crafted to enhance the bold structure of the piece, showcasing the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and detail. With dual faces, this creation delivers a complete and mesmerizing visual experience. Its distinctive design gives the impression of movement and vitality — a dynamic presence brought to life through mechanical precision and artistic mastery. It’s not just a timepiece, but a living expression of horological art.
The Master Lighter is produced in a limited series, with only 88 units available for each colorway.
The Master Lighter is available in White with a silver dial, Black with luminous numerals, Blue with a sunburst dial, and a Color Dream version with a colorful skeleton movement.
Limited Edition 88 Lighter with color dreams number
Limited Edition 88 Lighter White with a silver dial
Limited Edition 88 Lighter Black with luminous numeral dial
Limited Edition 88 Lighter Blue with a sunburst dial
