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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
FM Factory's highest quality original replica of the Franck Muller FM Vanguard Yachting V45 collection, diameter 44mm x 54mm x 12mm! 1. The sandwich-structure case, especially the blue side groove on the inner side and the protruding blue lug at the handle position, made the case manufacturing process even more difficult. After 16 months and multiple initial proofreadings, it was finally successfully developed and manufactured. It is made entirely of 316 stainless steel, not the low-cost plastic molds used in the market. 2. This version of the V45 blue Yacht-Master dial face uses genuine Franc numerals with a 1:1 height original. The high cost, complex production, and low yield rate of the Franc numerals are all made with the original. The lower layer of the dial face has a magnifying glass pad layer, and the date window also uses a sapphire magnifying glass. We always strive to maintain compatibility with the original. 3. It uses an ultra-large curvature, ultra-high-definition, light-transmitting sapphire crystal glass. It is made from a single piece of 40mm x 500mm sapphire raw material with a thickness of over 15mm. It is 100% carefully polished according to the curvature of the case. The scrap rate is high and the yield rate is extremely low. 4. The diamond-set version of the clasp uses a diamond-set pin buckle clasp made from original molds, consistent with the original V45 starry sky version. More convenient to wear, maximizing the reproduction of the original. The plain case version uses a folding snap clasp consistent with the original. 5. The bent hands fit snugly against the dial face, paired with a high-frequency 28800 vibration ETA2824 movement for accurate timekeeping and stable quality. The curved case design fits snugly against the wrist. 6. Upgraded version with steel date display and high-grade rubber strap for greater softness and comfort. The only version on the market that can be used with the original strap. V45 Blue Yacht-Master FM masterpiece of craftsmanship. Welcome to view!
Specifications
| Maison | Franck Muller |
| Case size | 44 MM |
| Movement | ETA2824 |
| 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 44mm
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 44mm
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
From the bench
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel Blue Dial Diamond-Set 44mm
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 44mm
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 44mm
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
