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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 New Masterpiece] V2 upgraded version, the highest quality Franck Muller FM Vanguard Yachting V45 collection (diameter 44mm x 54mm). Upgrade details:
1️⃣ Case 100% made from original molds. The sandwich structure case, especially the blue side grooves on the inner side and the protruding blue lugs at the handle position, made the case manufacturing process even more difficult. After more than 10 months and multiple initial drafts, it was finally successfully developed and manufactured using 316 stainless steel, rather than low-cost plastic molds from the market.
2⃣️V45 Blue Yacht-Master Dial Face: The dial face features genuine Franc numerals, all made with original 1:1 height, recessed numerals, and high-quality Franc numerals. This high-cost, complex manufacturing process results in a low yield rate. The lower layer of the dial face includes a magnifying glass pad, and the date window also uses a sapphire magnifying glass. We strive for perfection, maintaining compatibility with the original.
3⃣️ Made with ultra-large curvature, ultra-high-definition, and highly transparent sapphire crystal glass, crafted from a single piece of 40*50mm sapphire raw material with a thickness exceeding 15mm. 100% meticulously polished to the curvature of each case, resulting in a high scrap rate and extremely low yield.
4⃣️ 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, consistent with the original.
5⃣️ The bent hands fit snugly against the dial face, paired with a high-frequency 28800 Hz ETA 2824 movement sensor for accurate timekeeping and stable performance. The curved case design fits snugly against the wrist.
6⃣️ Upgraded version with steel date display and premium rubber strap for a softer and more comfortable fit. This is the only version on the market that can be used with the original watch strap!
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Specifications
| Maison | Franck Muller |
| Case size | 40 × 50 MM |
| Movement | 2824 |
| Dial | Blue |
| 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 Blue Dial Diamond-Set 40 × 50mm
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 Blue Dial Diamond-Set 40 × 50mm
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
From the bench
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Blue Dial Diamond-Set 40 × 50mm
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 Blue Dial Diamond-Set 40 × 50mm
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 Blue Dial Diamond-Set 40 × 50mm
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
