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The movement inside This reference is built with either calibre. The choice changes the price, the rate and the reserve — nothing else about the watch.
| Base | Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8215, automatic | Swiss clone of the maison's own calibre |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | ±15 to 25 seconds a day | ±5 to 10 seconds a day |
| Reserve | About 40 hours | 55 to 70 hours |
| Balance | 21,600 A/h · six beats a second | 28,800 A/h · eight beats a second |
| Servicing | Any watchmaker can service it; parts are everywhere | Serviced by a specialist; finished as the original is |
| Suited to | Wearing daily, keeping simply, spending less | Matching the reference exactly, and glass casebacks |
The Swiss movement is $50 more. That figure buys the rate, the reserve and a movement that reads correctly through a glass back — not a different watch.
Which we would take. If it is to be worn every day and serviced down the road from you, the Japanese is the honest answer. If it has to survive a loupe against the reference — or the caseback is glass and the movement is meant to be seen — take the Swiss.
The exact base calibre for this reference is confirmed in writing, with the QC film, before anything is dispatched. The two movements, explained
- QC film before ship
- 2-year warranty
- Discreet insured express
Add to cart, enter your ship-to details, then pay with crypto — or message the desk. Either way you get a QC film of this piece: reply GL to ship or RL for another. Japanese +$50 · Swiss +$100.
Before you decide: how we inspect · Swiss or Japanese · what 1:1 means · FAQ
Description
ABF Factory's 2020 masterpiece: the black Yacht-Master Franck Muller FM Vanguard Yachting V45 collection watch!
1: Diameter 44x54MM, case 100% made from original molds. In particular, the black side groove on the inner side of the sandwich structure case and the black protruding lug at the handle position made the case manufacturing process more difficult. After more than 10 months and multiple first-version proofreadings, the case was finally successfully developed and manufactured. It is made entirely of 316 stainless steel instead of the low-cost plastic molds on the market!
2: This version V45 black Yacht-Master dial face uses genuine Franc numerals with a 1:1 height of the original. The inner Franc numerals are baked with genuine Franc numerals, which is costly, complex to produce, and has a low yield rate. The lower layer of the dial face has a magnifying glass pad layer, and the calendar window also uses a sapphire magnifying glass. We always strive to maintain the requirement of being compatible with the original.
3: Made of ultra-large curvature, ultra-high-definition, light-transmitting sapphire crystal glass. It is made from a single piece of sapphire raw material, 40mm x 50mm, with a thickness of over 15mm. It is 100% meticulously polished according to the curvature of the case, resulting in a high scrap rate and an extremely low yield!
4: The diamond-encrusted clasp uses the same diamond-encrusted pin buckle clasp as the original V45 starry sky clasp, made from original molds, making it more convenient to wear and maximizing the reproduction of the original. The plain case version uses a folding snap clasp, which is consistent with the original!
5: The bent hands fit snugly against the dial face, paired with the high-frequency 28800 Hz ETA2824 movement sensor for accurate timekeeping and stable performance. The curved case design fits snugly against the wrist.
6: Upgraded version with a steel date display and premium rubber strap for a softer and more comfortable fit. The only version on the market compatible with original watch straps. Welcome to view. ABF's sincere work, welcome to view!
Specifications
| Maison | Franck Muller |
| Case size | 44 × 54 MM |
| Movement | ETA2824 |
| Dial | Black |
| Grade | Standard |
| Warranty | Two years, mechanical defects |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after QC approval |
Any term in this table can be looked up — beat rate, lug-to-lug, amplitude, power reserve — in the glossary.
What you see on the QC film
Macro stills and short film of your exact watch — dial print and lume, case flanks, bezel action, clasp stampings, crown threads, and the movement running. Nothing ships until you reply GL. RL means we swap or adjust first. See how ordering works.
Shipping & delivery
After GL: 1–2 business days to prep, then insured express (DHL, UPS or EMS) another 5–10. Tracking is e-mailed the moment the piece leaves. Packaging is double-boxed and discreet.
Warranty & returns
Two-year warranty against mechanical defects. Unworn pieces may be returned within 14 days or exchanged within 30, protective seals intact. Full terms.
Off the sweep
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Black Dial
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Black Dial
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
From the bench
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Black Dial
One of our own frames rather than a catalogue picture — included because it shows what a white background hides.
Off the sweep
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Black Dial
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Black Dial
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
