Franck Muller is perhaps the brand with the most diverse range of styles among all prestigious Swiss manufacturers. Known as the “Master of Complications”, Franck Muller is among the greatest proponents and popularizers of the Cintrée Curvex case shape. Thanks to the exceptionally beautiful dials and cases, the brand's timepieces are extremely popular among collectors, and among its most famous admirers are Elton John, Demi Moore, and Robin Williams.
Undoubtedly, the most recognizable and characteristic feature of Franck Muller watches is the so-called “tonneau” case of the legendary Franck Muller Casablanca series.
The Casablanca line was created to pay homage to a dynamic, modern, and classic style. Conceived as part of the beautiful Cintrée Curvex line, the “Casablanca” discreetly and authentically resurrects the elegance of the interwar period in the first half of the 20th century. The oversized Arabic numerals, with a size that changes according to their position on the dial – which can easily be called a symbol of the brand – provide excellent visibility and make the series completely original. Its multicolored dials artistically perpetuate the combination of form and color.
The Franck Muller Vanguard V45 SC DT TT NR BR NR is a worthy successor to the wonderful Cintrée Curvex line of luxury watches by Franck Muller and carries a dynamic, modern, and at the same time, classic style.
The Vanguard line was introduced in 2012, and this particular model is part of a newer series presented in 2018. Besides belonging to the latest generation, it is also one of the largest representatives of the brand. This timepiece is undoubtedly part of the exclusive high-end segment. It features a brushed titanium case with a black DLC coating in a “barrel” shape, with dimensions of 45 mm in width excluding the crown, 53.7 mm in length, and 12.7 mm in thickness. The graphite-black dial has large luminous Arabic numerals, luminescent hour and minute hands, as well as a central seconds hand made of matte black steel.
The movement is the automatic FM Calibre 0800 – based on an ETA, but modified by Franck Muller. The main differences are that the movement is of the sweep seconds type, and the rotor is made of 950 platinum. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, has a 42-hour power reserve, 21 jewels, and 158 components. The crystal is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and the strap is black crocodile with a rubberized inner side and a folding clasp. The water resistance is typical for dress watches – 30 meters.
Categorically, this is a prime example of a dress watch for people seeking an elegant presence on their wrist.
