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Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon

V 45 SC DT CARBON NR Archive · used only

The Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon was a 44 mm carbon watch with an FM800 automatic movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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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
No longer offered
Status
Discontinued
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Franck Muller Vanguard (maker) Spec checksComposite Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

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

The case is compressed carbon fibre. The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Franck Muller Vanguard Carbon?

The case is 44 mm across. It is water resistant to 30 m.

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

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $25,000.

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