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Great looking FM! At first I thought it was a PP or ALS.

 

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I put on a Franck Muller for today.

 
By: Champthekid : July 5th, 2025-17:28
It has a nice old school feel to it. Manual wind of course 😁 ...  

I know exactly what you mean.

 
By: Champthekid : July 5th, 2025-18:52
I generally think of tonneau-shaped cases. They are usually not to my taste, but many people do like them.

Thanks, Lars! It definitely reminds me

 
By: Champthekid : July 5th, 2025-20:26
of the RD’s from the 1990’s. Mine is also a near replica of the FM’s that were also put out in the 1990’s 👍

A great collab they did there.

 
By: LarsG : July 6th, 2025-08:58
Revolution also did a colab with IWC on a cool bronze pilot watch.

Love it!

 
By: LarsG : July 6th, 2025-16:57
Absolutely a winner! Even more so for you with the matching number. Enjoy!

Thanks, Larry!

 
By: Champthekid : July 5th, 2025-21:08
Some say it was aesthetically similar to some Patek Philippe watches of the era, so your instincts are right on 😁

An incredible FM

 
By: imrootbeer7 : July 5th, 2025-21:27
One of the best. Just realised what my GP reminded me of (in my dreams!) ...  

Thank you, imrootbeer7!

 
By: Champthekid : July 5th, 2025-21:41
You can definitely see the resemblance. That’s a beautiful watch.

Classic

 
By: R. Meshingear : July 5th, 2025-23:45
Can’t get more classy. Understated elegance. Wear it in good health, every moment.

FM is such an interesting brand

 
By: Arronax : July 6th, 2025-02:31
I originally hated the tonneau shaped case but eventually got a casablanca which brings me much pleasure. I've seen many round chronographs and they are all very charming, probably due to the smaller size, I may try to add one at some point. I have seen y... 

Thank you, Arronax! I know of the version

 
By: Champthekid : July 6th, 2025-05:55
you are referring to. I believe it is from 1991 sold through an Italian dealer in 40 or 50 examples. 👍

Great looking Franck Muller Chronograph.

 
By: Marc Obermann : July 6th, 2025-09:12
I really thought this was a neo vintage piece so surprised to learn it is from 2022 but must be biased ona older FM offerings either way it really is a really great looking watch. Wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc

Thank you, Marc! You are correct.

 
By: Champthekid : July 6th, 2025-09:27
It is based on a model from around 1991; the good old days of FM. Best regards, Steve

Beautiful watch!

 
By: Goh : July 7th, 2025-04:48
And a faithful reproduction of the originals from the 90's. Those FM and RD chronographs from the 90's are tops, sadly both companies are a shell of their former selves.

Thank you, Goh!

 
By: Champthekid : July 7th, 2025-06:23
The direction they went in is a shame. Maybe they can get back on a better path on day. Regards, Steve