Franck Muller Super Clone Watches 1:1 V 45 SC DT RACING (VE) 44mm
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Franck Muller Super Clone Watches 1:1 V 45 SC DT RACING (VE) 44mm

Original price was: $950.00.Current price is: $769.00.

ABF Edition — Integrated Rubber/Leather Strap

The Franck Muller Vanguard series presents unique manufacturing challenges due to its complex tonneau geometry, but the ABF factory has successfully replicated the V 45 SC DT Racing reference with notable precision. By meticulously reverse-engineering the sandwich case structure, ABF achieved a highly accurate 13.0mm profile and a perfectly balanced 129.5g total weight, avoiding the bulky proportions that plague lower-tier iterations.

Powering this piece is a reliable Asian ETA 2824 clone movement, operating at a high-beat 28,800 vibrations per hour. This caliber provides a smooth sweep for the central seconds hand and maintains stable timekeeping, offering approximately 36 hours of power reserve. The movement is secured within a custom holder to ensure the crown stem aligns perfectly with the curved case architecture.

The 44mm by 54mm case is milled from solid 316L stainless steel, featuring the signature colored side grooves that define the Vanguard Racing aesthetic. Protecting the dial is a heavily curved sapphire crystal, ground down from a massive 15mm-thick raw block to achieve the correct optical clarity without distortion. The dial itself utilizes a 1:1 concave inner flange, highlighted by precise Verde Green accents that match the genuine reference.

  • Movement: Asian ETA 2824 Clone — Approximately 36 hours
  • Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel, 44.0mm × 54.0mm, 129.5g
  • Bezel: Integrated 316L Steel, polished finish
  • Crystal: Curved Sapphire with internal anti-reflective coating
  • Bracelet: Integrated hybrid rubber/leather with deployant clasp
  • Water Resistance: 30m Stated — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

This reference is ideal for collectors who appreciate avant-garde horology and require a tonneau case that properly hugs the wrist without excessive height.

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Description

ABF Franck Muller Vanguard Racing V 45 SC DT

ABF establishes the benchmark for the V45 platform by mastering the complex sandwich case construction and precise 13.0mm thickness.

Powered by Asian ETA 2824 Clone

The mechanical core of this replica is the widely utilized Asian ETA 2824 clone caliber. Selected for its robust architecture and ease of serviceability, it operates at a modern 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), ensuring the sweeping seconds hand moves with the same fluidity as the genuine article. ABF utilizes a specialized movement ring to seat this caliber deeply within the tonneau case, ensuring precise alignment with the crown tube.

⏱ Accuracy Profile:

Regulated from the factory to approximately ±10–15 seconds per day. The standard ETA architecture allows any competent watchmaker to regulate it further for tighter chronometric performance.

  • ✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
  • ✅ Complications: Hours, minutes, sweeping seconds, and date display
  • ✅ Winding Direction: Bidirectional automatic winding

Technical Specifications

THE BUILD316L Stainless Steel

Measuring 44.0mm across and 54.0mm lug-to-lug, the case features a highly complex sandwich construction. At exactly 13.0mm thick and weighing 129.5g, it perfectly balances wrist presence with ergonomic comfort.

THE DIALVanguard Racing Flange

Features a 1:1 height digital concave inner flange with sharp, baked printing. The date window is properly magnified by a sapphire cyclops integrated below the primary crystal, accented by a deep Verde Green tone.

THE CRYSTALCurved Sapphire

Milled from a massive 40x50mm raw sapphire block exceeding 15mm in initial thickness. This costly process yields a dramatically curved crystal that resists optical distortion at steep viewing angles.

THE BRACELETIntegrated Hybrid Strap

Combines a durable rubber base with a leather upper overlay. It integrates seamlessly into the lugless tonneau case, secured by internal screws for a rigid, gap-free fit against the wrist.

Why ABF for This Reference?

Many collectors ask: “Why not alternative mid-tier factories?”

The Vanguard case is notoriously difficult to manufacture due to its curved, multi-layered sandwich design. While lesser factories compromise by increasing the case thickness to accommodate generic movements, ABF successfully engineered the internal spacing to achieve a confirmed 13.0mm thickness and a verified 129.5g weight. This ensures the watch sits flush and maintains the sleek profile intended by Franck Muller.

Full Disclosure: Due to the large internal acoustic chamber created by the curved tonneau case, the rotor of the Asian 2824 movement can be slightly more audible during rapid wrist movements compared to standard dive watches.

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Data Sheet

MODEL REFERENCE V 45 SC DT RACING (VE)
FACTORY / VERSION ABF Edition
MOVEMENT Asian ETA 2824 Clone
CASE MATERIAL 316L Stainless Steel
WEIGHT & THICKNESS 129.5g | 13.0mm
CRYSTAL & LUME Curved Sapphire | Standard Super-LumiNova
DIMENSIONS 44.0mm × 54.0mm × 13.0mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply.
WATER RESISTANCE 30m Stated — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

Collector Q&A

Q: How does the ABF case thickness compare to the genuine V45?

A: The ABF measures exactly 13.0mm thick, which is incredibly close to the genuine’s profile. This avoids the bulky 15mm+ thickness often seen on earlier budget clones that struggled to fit mechanical movements into the tonneau shape.

Q: Is the dial flange accurate on this Racing variant?

A: Yes, ABF uses a 1:1 height digital concave inner flange. This perfectly matches the steep rehaut depth and complex layering characteristic of the Vanguard Racing series.

Q: Can I swap the strap with a genuine Franck Muller strap?

A: While the lug width and integrated design are visually accurate, aftermarket or genuine straps may require slight modification at the insert point due to minor millimeter tolerances in the ABF internal screw-bar assembly.

Q: What is the main drawback of the Asian 2824 in this specific case?

A: The Vanguard’s large, hollow tonneau case acts as an acoustic chamber. Consequently, the rotor spin of the automatic Asian 2824 is slightly more audible during rapid wrist movements than it would be in a standard solid steel dive watch.

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