The Titanium Field Guide

Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon

V 45 SC DT CARBON NR

The Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon is a current-production watch with a compressed carbon fibre case. It is priced well above the $1,361.50 median across the guide.

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Price
$25,000
Material
Carbon
Grade / type
Compressed carbon fibre
Water resistance
30 m
Reference
V 45 SC DT CARBON NR
Type
Other
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
FM800
Power reserve
42 hours
Complications
Date
Colour
Black
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Skeleton and applied numeral variants
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Franck Muller Vanguard (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon?

The Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon has a compressed carbon fibre case with a sapphire caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon?

It is 44.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 30 m.

How much does the Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $25,000.

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