Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. When it comes to Franck Muller (FM), the V45 Yacht series is undoubtedly one of the most representative collections. In the past, replicas of the V45 were mainly produced by small manufacturers in the replica market. Now, ZF Factory has taken over its production. Without further ado, let’s follow Bokey to see how ZF Factory’s craftsmanship measures up!
How is the craftsmanship and quality of the ZF Factory Franck Muller V45 Yacht?
First of all, the front side is quite good. The steel case is shiny and smooth, with a nice luster. The colors of both bezels are accurate. Previously, small factories didn’t even include the two small triangles, and their versions were incorrect.
The blue dial color of the ZF Factory Franck Muller V45 Blue Yacht matches that of the genuine product, presenting a calm and understated effect that fully embodies the elegance of a luxury brand. It features a 316 stainless steel case and a three-hand date function. The mirror is made of sapphire crystal glass with a large curvature and ultra-high light transmission, carefully ground according to the arc of the case. The overall shape draws inspiration from the tonneau design, showcasing a new style through its outstanding numerical design. The three-dimensional numerical hour markers are manually polished and carved, with their unique design forming a perfect match with the masculine dial and crown.
For the ZF Factory Franck Muller V45 Blue Yacht, each dial’s hour markers are genuine recessed-edge numerals filled with oil, manufactured at a 1:1 height ratio to the original. This process is highly costly and complex. Below the dial lies a magnifying glass pad layer, while the date window uses a sapphire magnifying glass, consistently meeting the requirement of compatibility with original parts and pursuing perfection. The only shortfall is the central pattern (so to speak), where the corners are slightly rough. Although genuine boutique pieces also have a slight roughness, they are smoother than this replica. Otherwise, there are no major issues with the front appearance.
The blue side grooves of the ZF Factory Franck Muller V45 Blue Yacht and the protruding blue lug positions at the crown make the case manufacturing process even more challenging. After more than 10 months of multiple preliminary proofings, the successful development and production finally resulted in the appearance shown in the picture, with every step of the craftsmanship executed with great precision. The perfect integration of the strap and case is achieved by replacing ordinary spring-fixed lugs with two hidden screws.
The logo on the crown is highly delicate and three-dimensional, with a sealing rubber ring inside. The grooves on the crown are smoothly polished and consistent in depth. Note!! The crown is covered with a blue protective film. Simply remove the film upon receipt, and the inner part will reveal a silver-colored crown that matches the original version.
Due to the solid caseback design, there’s no need to worry about identifying flaws from the movement. We can see that the replica’s engravings are exquisite, with the entire caseback featuring fine vertical brushing, which is truly elegant. The font style is highly consistent with the genuine product, making this a rare high-quality replica in the Franck Muller brand lineup. However, we noticed some differences in the screws fixing the four corners—the replica’s screw holes are slightly deeper. This is a super clone timepiece, so there’s no need to worry about it being obviously fake at first glance. It uses a Japanese 9015 movement, which offers super-stable performance, so you don’t have to worry about it being prone to damage.
The ZF Factory Franck Muller V45 Blue Yacht features a double-layer strap structure that matches the genuine product. The front is made of artificial fiber, while the back is natural rubber, ensuring comfortable wear—warm in winter and cool in summer—with excellent comfort. It is paired with an FM classic folding clasp, which is perfectly compatible with original parts.
Summary: Through the above review, we can conclude that the ZF Factory Franck Muller V45 Yacht replica is a watch with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. The factory purchased genuine products for 1:1 disassembly, and all components are individually molded. Therefore, this is a replica designed entirely according to the genuine 1:1 specifications, so there is no need to worry about it being obviously fake when worn. The strap still matches the genuine product: the front is made of artificial fiber, and the back is natural rubber. The clasp is interchangeable with the genuine one, which is how the clasp should be made.
