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Entrepreneur Naddy Rahman personifies Franck Muller's beguiling new releases in black diamonds
Franck Muller is no ordinary watchmaker. From its Crazy Hours that jumble up the hour numerals to its tourbillon showstoppers, Franck Muller doesn't just make watches, it creates a spectacle on the wrist.
Its latest feminine offering, the Vanguard Rose Skeleton, is another prime example of this fact. Launched in 2021, the tonneau-shaped watch turns up the charm with its artistically rendered floral decorations on the dial, lending a graceful touch to the skeleton 1540 VS17 calibre with twin barrels that provide up to four days of power reserve.
See also: The Metiers Behind Franck Muller’s Vanguard Rose Skeleton
Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in cherry red (Photo: Franck Muller)
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"Demure yet empowering and bold."
Naddy is wearing Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in pink
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This beguiling dichotomy of vigour and femininity, powerful yet elegant, has captivated modern women everywhere, including young entrepreneur Naddy Rahman. "I love the intricate design and the diamonds. Demure yet empowering and bold. It's one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen," she exclaims.
Originally available with white diamonds set on white gold case, the latest collection is even more luxurious with brilliant-cut black diamonds. Showcasing the incredible craftsmanship of the Genthod manufacture, each stone has been treated in a very specific way before and after setting it in place to maximise its allure and sparkle. With a total of 422 diamonds, the result is nothing short of spectacular.
Photo: Franck Muller
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Naddy, 29, could have been the muse for the distinctive Vanguard Rose Skeleton. Stylish and independently minded, she has always followed her own heart and played by her own rules. Leaving a steady job in the legal profession to pursue her dreams, the mother-to-be and jewellery entrepreneur appreciates the freedom of being her own boss.
Above Naddy is wearing Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in white
Above Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in white
Naddy is wearing Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in white
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She credits her husband, racing driver Jazeman Jaafar, for pushing her out of her comfort zone. "He's an athlete so he taught me a lot about discipline and determination," she says, two qualities that also apply to the artisans responsible for the meticulous work on the Vanguard Rose Skeleton at Franck Muller.
There are four brilliant colourways to choose from—cherry red, mint green, crisp white and pastel pink—and embellished with, depending on the colours, gems like diamonds, rubies, and pink sapphires on the dial.
Above Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in green
Vanguard Rose Skeleton Black Diamonds in green
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Credits
Photography: Xerxes Lee @ Awesome Image
Styling: Sarah Saw
Make-Up: Eddy Lo
Hair: Juno Ko
Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
