Franck Muller Vanguard 7 Days Skeleton Carbon – Avant-Garde Haute Horlogerie with Extended Power Reserve
(Forged Carbon / Manual-Winding / Skeleton Luxury Sports Watch)

Brand: Franck Muller
Model: Vanguard 7 Days Skeleton Carbon
Reference: V 45 S6 SQT NR CARBON (commonly referenced as V 45 S6 SQ TNR CARBON)
Gender: Men (also suitable for unisex wear)
Case Diameter: 44mm × 53.7mm

The Franck Muller Vanguard 7 Days Skeleton Carbon ref. V 45 S6 SQ TNR CARBON is a bold expression of contemporary haute horlogerie, combining the distinctive Vanguard case design with a fully skeletonized in-house movement and an impressive seven-day power reserve. Crafted from lightweight forged carbon, the watch showcases Franck Muller's mastery of both innovative materials and mechanical artistry. The openworked architecture reveals the intricate dual-barrel movement from every angle, transforming the movement itself into the dial. With its dramatic tonneau-shaped case, extended autonomy, and hand-finished skeleton movement, this model represents one of the most technically captivating pieces within the Vanguard collection.

Key Features

• Case: Forged carbon Vanguard case measuring 44mm × 53.7mm with a thickness of approximately 12.7mm, offering exceptional lightness and wrist comfort.

• Bezel: Integrated carbon case construction with black side inserts, emphasizing the collection's sporty and architectural design language.

• Dial: Fully skeletonized dial showcasing the movement's bridges, gears, and twin-barrel architecture, creating a striking three-dimensional display.

• Movement: Franck Muller Manufacture Calibre FM 1740-VS manual-winding movement, developed entirely in-house and featuring a remarkable 7-day (168-hour) power reserve.

• Power Reserve: Dual-barrel system delivering up to 168 hours of autonomy, allowing the watch to run for a full week on a single winding.

• Crystal: Curved scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on the front and sapphire exhibition caseback for unobstructed movement visibility.

• Crown: Manual-winding crown with dedicated positions for winding and time-setting functions.

• Movement Finishing: Hand-chamfered bridges, microblasted surfaces, satin finishing, and circular-brushed wheels highlighting the watch's haute horlogerie craftsmanship.

• Strap: Hand-sewn alligator leather strap paired with a black PVD-coated folding clasp for secure and comfortable wear.

• Functions: Hours, minutes, and small seconds displayed at 6 o'clock.

• Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 bar).

Suitable For

The Franck Muller Vanguard 7 Days Skeleton Carbon ref. V 45 S6 SQ TNR CARBON is ideal for collectors seeking a highly technical and visually dramatic timepiece that showcases mechanical artistry in its purest form. The lightweight forged carbon construction provides modern practicality, while the skeletonized in-house movement delivers exceptional horological appeal.

Perfect for collectors of independent watchmaking, automotive enthusiasts, and those looking for an alternative to conventional luxury sports watches, the Vanguard 7 Days Skeleton offers an unmistakable presence on the wrist. The combination of advanced materials, extended power reserve, and architectural movement design makes it equally suited for special occasions, luxury lifestyle wear, and serious watch collections. Community enthusiasts frequently highlight the model's rare carbon construction and visually captivating movement as standout characteristics.

The fusion of forged carbon technology, a fully skeletonized manufacture movement, and an impressive seven-day power reserve makes the Franck Muller Vanguard 7 Days Skeleton Carbon one of the most distinctive and technically accomplished references in the modern Vanguard collection.