Pushing boundaries in the fine craft of metallurgy, Franck Muller extends its Vanguard collection with a brand new material: Damascus steel, inspired by the ancient art of Samurai sword fighting.
The Vanguard Damascus V 43 is an exclusive size for the Asia Pacific region and features a case width of 42.5mm.
The distinctive character of the Vanguard Damascus is revealed through a specialised process mastered entirely in-house by Franck Muller. Once immersed in an acid bath, the Damascus steel case and dial unveil their signature layered patterns, creating unique motifs that make each timepiece one of a kind
The Vanguard Damascus is available in a basic three-hand model, as well as in a Vanguard Damascus Racing variation, which combines the edginess of Damascus steel with the sportiness of the Vanguard Racing Skeleton.
| CASE |
Vanguard case Damascus steel with anti-magnetic properties Width: 42.5 mm x Length: 52.7 mm x Thickness: 12.6 mm Sapphire crystal Water resistant up to 30 meters |
|---|---|
| DIAL |
Damascus steel with anti-magnetic properties Brass applique numerals |
| FUNCTIONS |
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date at 6 o’clock |
| MOVEMENT |
MVT FM 800-DT Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system Power reserve of 42 hours 165 components 21 jewels Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm. Thickness: 5.50 mm Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour |
| MOVEMENT DECORATION |
Côtes de Genève on bridges and the rotor plate Perlage on the mainplate Chamfering on the rotor board Diamond polishing on the sinks and bridge bevels Sunray brushing on the bridges, rotor segment, bearing cage and barrel cover Snailing on the ratchets Circular satin brushing on the wheels |
| STRAP |
Grosgrain leather strap Damascus steel folding buckle |
| CASE |
Vanguard case Damascus steel with anti-magnetic properties Width: 42.5 mm x Length: 52.7 mm x Thickness: 12.6 mm Sapphire crystal Water resistant up to 30 meters |
|---|---|
| DIAL |
Skeletonised date disc Numerals made of Damascus steel |
| FUNCTIONS |
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date at 6 o’clock |
| MOVEMENT |
MVT FM 2800-SQ01 Self-winding movement with bidirectional rotor system Power reserve of 42 hours 165 components 21 jewels Diameter: Ø 26.20 mm. Thickness : 3.75 mm Balance wheel frequency set at 28,800 alternations per hour |
| MOVEMENT DECORATION |
Côtes de Genève on the bridges, rotor plate and additional plate Chamfering on the additional-plate springs and rotor plate Perlage on the mainplate Diamond polishing on the sinks and bridge bevels Sunray brushing on the bridges, rotor segment, bearing cage, ratchet and barrel cover Circular satin brushing on the wheels Satin brushing on the additional-plate springs |
| STRAP |
Grosgrain leather strap Damascus steel folding buckle |
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