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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's highest quality new racing collection has arrived! Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting V45 Racing Collection 44x54 mm
1. The case is 100% made from original molds. The sandwich structure case, with its colored side grooves on the inner side and protruding lugs at the handle position, made the manufacturing process even more difficult. After more than 18 months and numerous initial drafts, it was finally successfully developed and manufactured using 316 stainless steel, rather than low-cost plastic molds found in the market.
2. This version V45 Yacht-Master dial face uses genuine Franc numerals with a 1:1 height original. The high cost, complex manufacturing process, and low yield rate of the genuine Franc numerals are due to the high-quality original dial face. The lower layer of the dial face includes a magnifying glass pad, and the date window also uses a sapphire magnifying glass. We strive to maintain perfect compatibility with the original.
3. Utilizes ultra-large curvature, ultra-high-definition, light-transmitting coated sapphire crystal glass. Meticulously ground according to the case's curvature, resulting in a high scrap rate and extremely low yield.
4. Made of 316L stainless steel, the folding snap clasp is of reliable quality, finely polished, and comfortable to wear.
5. The bent hands fit snugly against the dial face, complementing the high-frequency 28,800 vibrations per minute (2824 movement) for a 42-hour power reserve identical to the original. It offers accurate timekeeping, stable quality, and a curved case design that fits snugly against the wrist.
6. Upgraded version with steel date display and premium rubber strap for a softer and more comfortable fit. The only version on the market compatible with the original watch strap.
ABF V45 track collection, welcome to view.
Specifications
| Maison | Franck Muller |
| Case size | 44 × 54 MM |
| Movement | 2824 |
| 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
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
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
Up close
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel
The dial and bezel under plain light — what the eye meets first is what was checked hardest.
In the metal
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel
Brushed and polished surfaces meeting exactly where the reference says they should.
From the bench
Franck Muller Vanguard Steel
One of our own frames rather than a catalogue picture — included because it shows what a white background hides.
