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Limited Edition Bamford Watch Department x Arsham x King Nerd Franck Muller Casablanca

This unique Franck Muller Casablanca personifies the spirit of collaboration and joint artistry with

renowned modern artist Daniel Arsham and expert engraver King Nerd, Johnny Dowell, joining forces

with Bamford Watch Department on this limited edition.

The style of the Casablanca blends perfectly with the creative ingenuity of Arsham, King Nerd and Bamford Watch Department. Dynamic, contemporary and classic, it is an enchanting model which has been redesigned with an intricacy of detail.


With a striking Arsham Studio Green dial and seconds hand, the Arsham Studio Monogram repeats throughout the design; from the printed dial to the embossed leather strap and hand engraving by King Nerd on the case of the watch. The caseback has also been engraved with an eroded Arsham Studio ‘A’ along with a CASABLANCA logo inspired by the film of the same name.




“It has been amazing to work with two great friends on the canvas of an iconic watch from a brand

which resonates with us all. As always, Daniel Arsham and King Nerd brought something special and

unique to the project and I am so proud to work with them on this Franck Muller Casablanca.” George

Bamford, Bamford Watch Department


“I have always been inspired by the art world and I was naturally very happy to learn that Daniel Arsham

was keen to interpret his art into one of our iconic models, the Casablanca. The result is astonishing and I am delighted with this exciting collaboration with Bamford Watch Department.” Nicholas Rudaz, COO, Franck Muller

Daniel Arsham says, “I've always liked the Franck Muller Casablanca and this project actually started by asking George if he could make one custom for me. As we were talking about all of the different details on it, things got more and more intricate and complex. I started thinking about ideas for engraving onto the case and how we could work with Johnny and integrate the original design ethos of the dial with the Arsham Studio monogram. We wrapped the Arsham Studio Monogram all the way around the watch, from the dial to the embossed leather strap, into the case itself, with the engraving all done by hand. It's a project that we've been talking about and working on for probably two years now and it is finally complete to share with the world.”


“I’m honoured to work with Bamford Watch Department again and I’ve had an amazing friendship with George and his team for years now. It’s always a pleasure to work on something different and new and I’ve always admired the Franck Muller Casablanca model. It’s my favourite Franck Muller watch alongside the Vanguard and I’m a big fan of Daniel’s. I love everything Daniel Arsham Studio create as it is always exciting and thought provoking. To work on a project with both parties, one that is not just a watch, but a mix of watchmaking, traditional crafts and art combined, makes this a truly bespoke and unique limited edition.” Johnny Dowell, King Nerd


Technical Specification:

  • MODEL: Casablanca

  • TYPE: 8880 C DT

  • MOVEMENT: Swiss Automatic

  • CASE MATERIAL: Engraved Stainless Steel

  • DIAL: DA styled teal dial with arabic numerals

  • HANDS: White ’Skeleton’ with DA styled seconds hand

  • CROWN: Stainless steel

  • CRYSTAL: Sapphire Crystal

  • CASE DIAMETER: 39mm Tonneau

  • THICKNESS: 17.5mm

  • CASEBACK: Engraved Stainless Steel

  • WATER-RESISTANCE: 30 ATM

  • STRAP: DA Embossed leather


5-piece limited edition, housed in a unique outer box which continues the Arsham Studio ‘A’ monogram

design. Pricing available on request and available from Bamford Watch Department.


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