The Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting Anchor Skeleton in stainless steel is where the boldness of contemporary architecture meets the romance of the sea. It doesn’t just tell time—it charts a course.

Framed in a polished steel curvex case, the watch carries the commanding proportions typical of the Vanguard line—measuring 44mm wide, 53.7mm long, and sweeping over the wrist like the hull of a racing yacht. But it’s the subtle contrast—the warmth of rose gold accents against the cool gleam of steel—that transforms this piece from a statement into a study in controlled elegance.

At its heart lies a fully skeletonized manual-winding movement, the Franck Muller Caliber FM 1740-VSYA, where anchor-shaped bridges, rendered in deep nautical blue, span the movement like rigging across a ship’s deck. The visual drama of the openwork design is balanced by thoughtful restraint: no superfluous flourishes, just pure mechanical transparency.

Floating above the intricate movement, golden hour and minute hands—broad, beveled, and luminous—glide with purpose. At the 6 o’clock position, a beautifully crafted gold compass rose serves as the running seconds hand, slowly rotating like a ship’s bearing—adding a poetic flourish that ties the maritime theme together with timekeeping precision.

The gold crown, engraved with the signature FM emblem, adds a final touch of refinement—hinting at luxury without dominating the composition. Around the rehaut, subtle compass markings recall navigational charts, a gentle reminder that this is a watch inspired by the sea, but meant for life far beyond the shore.

Model – Vanguard Yachting
Reference – V 45 S6 SQT ANCRE FM YACHT
Year – 2025
Size – 44mm
Dial – Skeletonize
Case Material – Steel
Bracelet Material – Rubber
Movement – Winding
Power Reserve –
Water resistance – 30m
Condition – New
Accs – Full Set
Remarks –