The story behind this Franck Muller Vanguard
The House of Franck Muller has always cultivated the art of shaking up traditional watchmaking codes. Born to propel the famous Cintrée Curvex shape into the 21st century, the Vanguard collection does away with the classic lugs to create perfect continuity between the case and bracelet. The V 45 CC DT TT BR NR brilliantly illustrates this architectural breakthrough. Designed for customers looking for a sporty, structured look, this piece pushes back the boundaries of ergonomic design. A captivating anecdote lies in the finishing of its imposing applique Arabic numerals. These are meticulously hand-brushed one by one to provide a striking contrast with the dark dial, evoking the cabin of stealth aircraft and reinforcing its identity as a resolutely technical timepiece.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Vanguard
Fabricated in grade 5 brushed titanium, the tonneau case measures 44 mm wide by 53 mm long and is 12 mm thick. It hugs the wrist with remarkable fluidity. The black dial is vertically brushed and features skeleton hands with luminescent material. Beneath this stylish dial beats the FM 7000 calibre, a self-winding mechanical movement with 27 jewels. It oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and guarantees a power reserve of 42 hours. It drives the chronograph and date functions with great precision, all protected by a curved sapphire crystal. The integrated bracelet is a technical feat combining a black rubber base for strength and an alligator leather insert for refinement. It closes firmly thanks to a titanium butterfly folding clasp.
Why this Franck Muller watch
In the second-hand market, timepieces with futuristic lines and avant-garde materials are attracting growing interest. This entirely brushed configuration is seductive for its stealthy allure and lightness when worn, a rare quality for a chronograph of this scale. The absence of lugs and the total integration of the bracelet make it a veritable anatomical sculpture. To treat oneself to such a complication in a titanium case represents an ideal balance between amateur pleasure and reasoned horological investment at The Swiss Collector.
Delivered contents and condition
This exceptional timepiece comes complete with its imposing lacquered wooden case and its blank certificate of origin. It is in very good condition. The brushed titanium surfaces have a beautiful appearance and the hybrid bracelet retains all its suppleness. This condition testifies to respectful wear by its previous owner and guarantees a visual and tactile experience worthy of the Manufacture's standards. A light polish can of course be applied at our request to further revive its original finishes.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector is formally committed to the authenticity of this piece. It comes with a 24-month guarantee. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Very good condition - watch already worn and polished. Slight signs of external wear. Case and bracelet in excellent condition overall.
