The Franck Muller V45 Yacht Blue is an exquisite timepiece that marries elegance with precision engineering. It’s like having a yacht on your wrist, but without the seasickness!
The watch case is meticulously crafted from 100% original mold, adopting a sandwich structure. The blue side slots and the protruding blue lug positions make the production of the case particularly challenging. But after 10 months of multiple prototype revisions, success was achieved. Constructed entirely from 316 stainless steel, it stands apart from the market’s low-cost plastic molds.
Each numeral on the dial is filled with oil in recessed edges to match the original 1:1 height, a process that’s costly and complex, resulting in a low yield of perfect products. Beneath the dial lies a magnifying lens spacer layer, and the date window uses a sapphire magnifying lens, maintaining compatibility with the original. Talk about attention to detail!
Originally equipped with the ETA7753 movement, the watch at the 10 o’clock position features a hidden pusher to adjust the date. Given the domestic 7753 is thicker and less stable, the Sea Gull 7750 movement was chosen for enhanced reliability. The result? A case thickness identical to the original, with interchangeable parts and easier date adjustments.
For those who love a bit of bling, the diamond-studded buckle is made using the original mold, identical to the V45 full-studded needle buckle, making wearing it a breeze. The plain case version uses a folding clasp that pairs perfectly with the original.
The bent watch hands contour seamlessly with the bent dial, and the high-arch glass snugly fits the wrist’s curvature. This ensures precise hand movement, requiring the best watchmakers to control the hand height, a painstaking process indeed.
The watch comes with a high-grade rubber strap with a steel head, softer and more comfortable. It matches the original strap, maintaining 100% color accuracy with zero color difference—unlike other market versions. If you’re seeking the perfect shade of blue, look no further!
The Franck Muller V45 Yacht Blue awaits your critique, offering an exceptional blend of luxury and precision. It’s a watch that says, ‘I know quality when I see it.’
