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rootbeer7 · 12 November 2021, 07:54 AM

I’ll start this review by saying I’ve been a fan of FM for many years having had 2 previous models. I like the classic models, the latest iterations don’t interest me.
The draw has always been the tonneau shape case and dial detail.
This is the triple calendar, chronograph model in Stainless Steel.
The guilloché dial is superbly detailed but doesn’t look cluttered at all. The subdials are well spaced and easy to read. With red numerals it’s relatively easy to read the date and the 2 day and month windows are equally easy to read. The Arabic numerals are typical FM and set the dial off beautifully. Finished with blued steel stylised hands the whole look is expensive.
The case is a perfectly balanced 34 x 47mm, ideal for dress shirts as it is for more casual dress. The size is a great balance between the smaller 5850 and very large 8880.
The movement I believe is Valjoux based and accurate and chronograph starts and resets smoothly. I keep it on a winder, to ensure I can pick it up and wear it, although setting is uncomplicated with the buttons on the side of the case. For months with 31 days, no adjustment is needed.
I have put it on a FM navy blue leather and tang buckle which perfectly suits the blues details on the dial.
I truly believe these pieces are incredible value right now and offer a lot of watch for relatively little outlay.
Thank you for reading.

Pw92676 · 12 November 2021, 01:04 PM

Lovely pics. I’m a fan of this. Thanks for continuing to share your pics of it!!

rootbeer7 · 12 November 2021, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

Lovely pics. I’m a fan of this. Thanks for continuing to share your pics of it!!

Thanks so much. It looks like there’s two of us

PaulRP · 3 December 2021, 03:41 AM

Cool piece. I like the classic look of the dial

rootbeer7 · 3 December 2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulRP

Cool piece. I like the classic look of the dial

Thanks for commenting, there’s 3 of us!!

Rebel · 3 December 2021, 08:58 AM

rootbeer7 · 24 April 2022, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FreMaN

I also like a very interesting watch

Thank you and welcome!!

spdrcrbmw · 21 May 2022, 03:44 AM

The red is a nice contrast on this dial

shafran · 18 July 2022, 10:01 AM

for my son in law 12 years ago. still love the watch

rootbeer7 · 18 July 2022, 04:10 PM

Hey that makes 6 of us!!

jaySL350 · 5 January 2023, 02:09 AM

That’s a beauty Rootbeer ,,,
Thanks for sharing,m,,

rootbeer7 · 5 January 2023, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

That’s a beauty Rootbeer ,,,
Thanks for sharing,m,,

Very kind. I’ve actually moved it on now!!

Etschell · 9 January 2023, 11:13 AM

i think for me peak FM is the crazy hours.

12 November 2021, 07:54 AM	#1
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Franck Muller 6850 I’ll start this review by saying I’ve been a fan of FM for many years having had 2 previous models. I like the classic models, the latest iterations don’t interest me. The draw has always been the tonneau shape case and dial detail. This is the triple calendar, chronograph model in Stainless Steel. The guilloché dial is superbly detailed but doesn’t look cluttered at all. The subdials are well spaced and easy to read. With red numerals it’s relatively easy to read the date and the 2 day and month windows are equally easy to read. The Arabic numerals are typical FM and set the dial off beautifully. Finished with blued steel stylised hands the whole look is expensive. The case is a perfectly balanced 34 x 47mm, ideal for dress shirts as it is for more casual dress. The size is a great balance between the smaller 5850 and very large 8880. The movement I believe is Valjoux based and accurate and chronograph starts and resets smoothly. I keep it on a winder, to ensure I can pick it up and wear it, although setting is uncomplicated with the buttons on the side of the case. For months with 31 days, no adjustment is needed. I have put it on a FM navy blue leather and tang buckle which perfectly suits the blues details on the dial. I truly believe these pieces are incredible value right now and offer a lot of watch for relatively little outlay. Thank you for reading. Attached Images __________________ @imrootbeer7

3 December 2021, 08:58 AM	#6
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,253	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

18 July 2022, 10:01 AM	#9
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 581	i bought a 6850 for my son in law 12 years ago. still love the watch

18 July 2022, 04:10 PM	#10
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Hey that makes 6 of us!! __________________ @imrootbeer7

9 January 2023, 11:13 AM	#13
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i think for me peak FM is the crazy hours. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

12 November 2021, 01:04 PM	#2
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Lovely pics. I’m a fan of this. Thanks for continuing to share your pics of it!!

3 December 2021, 03:41 AM	#4
PaulRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CT Watch: Rolex & Cartier Posts: 405	Cool piece. I like the classic look of the dial

21 May 2022, 03:44 AM	#8
spdrcrbmw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Maaz Mohiuddin Location: Chicago Posts: 30	The red is a nice contrast on this dial

5 January 2023, 02:09 AM	#11
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	That’s a beauty Rootbeer ,,, Thanks for sharing,m,,

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