By no means discreet or subtle, this Franck Muller Vanguard is attention-grabbing with its recognisable tonneau case, an interesting dial, and the stealthy black colourway. It's a Franck Muller through and through with pleasing nautical nods, considering the watch is primed for seafaring adventures. It's a popular timepiece from the maison's repertoire that offers the wearer high watchmaking and endless versatility. Yes, although the watch on no account is sleek or would settle under a sleeve's cuff, but is statement enough to complement black-tie or blazer looks.

The dial of this Vanguard reference V45 CC DT AC. BR NR brings out Franck Muller's expert craftsmanship through flaring Arabic numeral hour markers, which also set the tone of the watch as bold and dominating. A petite round date window sits atop the six o'clock marker, the bi-compax chronograph sub-dials are stationed horizontally, and a tachymeter scale on the outer rim elevates functionality.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.