A collaboration between Franck Muller and "Final Fantasy XVI" has been realized. The summoned beasts that form the core of the story and the motifs of the characters closely related to them are depicted in "Vanguard."
Text by Shinichi Sato
Edited by Yuto Hosoda (Chronos-Japan)
[Article published in the July 2025 issue of Kronos Japan]
"Vanguard Final Fantasy XVI" born from a unique collaboration
Franck Muller, which transcends industry boundaries, has announced three collaboration models with Square Enix's globally popular game, "Final Fantasy XVI (FF16)."
(Top) "Ifrit" (Right) "Bahamut" (Left) "Phoenix"
Franck Muller, a world-renowned brand that transcends industry boundaries, has collaborated with the world-famous game "Final Fantasy XVI." Each model focuses on the FF series and the summons that play an important role in the work, and is themed around the characters and the things surrounding them. The base is the "Vanguard," and its flowing dial and case shape harmonize as a canvas on which to paint the special design of the work. Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (53.7mm x 44mm). Water resistant for everyday use. Limited to 16 pieces worldwide. Priced at 286 yen each (tax included).
This work was realized in response to Franck Muller's ongoing commitment to creating timepieces that are like stories that enrich lives, and the Final Fantasy series' captivating stories set in its fantastical world. FF16 is one of the series with a deep connection between summons and characters, and each model is themed around summons that play an important role in the work, characters closely related to them, and the worlds surrounding them. There were no restrictions in the planning process, and character designer Kazuya Takahashi was free to express himself. It is noteworthy that the world of FF16 is expressed in every detail.
"Vanguard Final Fantasy XVI Ifrit" features the powerful figure of Ifrit, the protagonist Clive's symbol mark, and Clive's sword, "Invictus."
The "Phoenix" motif is based on the summoned beast Phoenix and Clive's younger brother, Joshua. The background features a Phoenix egg motif, and the traditional patterns and symbolic red of Joshua's homeland, the Principality of Rosaria, are arranged on the watch, expressing the "Guardian Phoenix of Rosaria."
The "Bahamut" design features Bahamut and Dion, who leads the Holy Dragon Knights with his power. The design features Bahamut with both wings raised against the Holy Dragon Knights' crest, and the flying dragon grass flower that Dion wore pinned to his chest is depicted at the 12 o'clock position.
Each model will be limited to 16 pieces worldwide, based on the series number. Purchasers will also receive an original artwork by Kazuya Takahashi.
