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Launch Mini · 8 June 2007, 04:48 AM

Just wondering if anyone has one of these & what they think of them?
I'm only talking the automatics, not sure why he has so many quartz in his line up

JJ Irani · 8 June 2007, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

....not sure why he has so many quartz in his line up

Because there are still so many idiots out there with much more money than brains, John!!

Mort · 8 June 2007, 05:00 AM

I have looked at a couple. I have not heard great things about them. A few look pretty nice but some of their dial designs are really awlful. Especailly the "crazy hours" and few others.

hutchman · 8 June 2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Just wondering if anyone has one of these & what they think of them?
I'm only talking the automatics, not sure why he has so many quartz in his line up

Don't do it John! Nice but in two weeks you'll be flipping it for another Pannie!

dman · 8 June 2007, 02:32 PM

All the ones that I like are crazy high in price. For the money you get a ultra cool VC or JLC though.

leopardprey · 8 June 2007, 05:43 PM

THey are nice watches, but WAY OVER PRICED. YOu can get a nice JLC rectangular watch, with a date and cool reverso case for about half the cost.

Welshwatchman · 12 June 2007, 05:42 AM

I really don't care for the design of the FM watches.

haakon59 · 12 June 2007, 06:31 AM

Although Franck Muller is a very skilled watchmaker himself, I don't think most people think that his watches are produced and finished to the same high level as other brands in their price class. Finishing usually doesn't have much to do with the functionality of the watch itself, it is more of a prestige item. So it really depends on why you want the watch. If you just like the style and don't care about other fine finishing details, you might be satisfied. However, if you are looking for a brand that offers good value in that price range, I would advise you look more at some of the other brands.

dman · 12 June 2007, 12:23 PM

I do like the crazy hours watch, super funky for sure.

Launch Mini · 12 June 2007, 01:05 PM

Crazy hours is very cool & crazy priced too.
I couldn't pull the trigger on the FM.
Got myself the Panerai 212 instead.
Love playing with the buttons on the chrono.
Has the hacking seconds as well as the flyback function.

Mort · 12 June 2007, 11:00 PM

Now that is a sweet watch. much better choice than the FM. Love the dial

Rockrolex · 12 June 2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Crazy hours is very cool & crazy priced too.
I couldn't pull the trigger on the FM.
Got myself the Panerai 212 instead.
Love playing with the buttons on the chrono.
Has the hacking seconds as well as the flyback function.

Nice watch, John. But let me ask you. How much do you really use the chrono?

That's not a pejorative, because I love chronos myself, but I seldom use that function. In fact, the only time I really use the chrono function is when I walk for exercise, and then i wear my Omega X-33, which is easy to read.

Launch Mini · 13 June 2007, 01:07 AM

Don't have a ton of uses for the chrono, but occassionally I do require one.
More of a "different complication" than anything.

18 June 2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Crazy hours is very cool & crazy priced too.
I couldn't pull the trigger on the FM.
Got myself the Panerai 212 instead.
Love playing with the buttons on the chrono.
Has the hacking seconds as well as the flyback function.

Nice one John!

dman · 19 June 2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Crazy hours is very cool & crazy priced too.
I couldn't pull the trigger on the FM.
Got myself the Panerai 212 instead.
Love playing with the buttons on the chrono.
Has the hacking seconds as well as the flyback function.

Glad you got it m8!! What a stunner and fits your collection very well!!

mikey · 19 June 2007, 02:45 PM

What do the FM watches look like?

JJ Irani · 19 June 2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey

What do the FM watches look like?

Friggin' Mess!!

Mort · 19 June 2007, 11:47 PM

Here is an example of a FM I lifted. $13,000. Not my cup of tea.

JJ Irani · 20 June 2007, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mort

Here is an example of a FM I lifted. $13,000. Not my cup of tea.

Not my cuppa tea, coffee or even a damn glass of water!!

8 June 2007, 04:48 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Franck Muller question Just wondering if anyone has one of these & what they think of them? I'm only talking the automatics, not sure why he has so many quartz in his line up __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

8 June 2007, 02:32 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	All the ones that I like are crazy high in price. For the money you get a ultra cool VC or JLC though. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 June 2007, 05:42 AM	#7
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I really don't care for the design of the FM watches. __________________ ..33

12 June 2007, 12:23 PM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I do like the crazy hours watch, super funky for sure. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 June 2007, 01:05 PM	#10
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Crazy hours is very cool & crazy priced too. I couldn't pull the trigger on the FM. Got myself the Panerai 212 instead. Love playing with the buttons on the chrono. Has the hacking seconds as well as the flyback function. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

8 June 2007, 05:00 AM	#3
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	I have looked at a couple. I have not heard great things about them. A few look pretty nice but some of their dial designs are really awlful. Especailly the "crazy hours" and few others.

8 June 2007, 05:43 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	THey are nice watches, but WAY OVER PRICED. YOu can get a nice JLC rectangular watch, with a date and cool reverso case for about half the cost.

12 June 2007, 06:31 AM	#8
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Although Franck Muller is a very skilled watchmaker himself, I don't think most people think that his watches are produced and finished to the same high level as other brands in their price class. Finishing usually doesn't have much to do with the functionality of the watch itself, it is more of a prestige item. So it really depends on why you want the watch. If you just like the style and don't care about other fine finishing details, you might be satisfied. However, if you are looking for a brand that offers good value in that price range, I would advise you look more at some of the other brands.

12 June 2007, 11:00 PM	#11
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Now that is a sweet watch. much better choice than the FM. Love the dial

13 June 2007, 01:07 AM	#13
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Don't have a ton of uses for the chrono, but occassionally I do require one. More of a "different complication" than anything. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

19 June 2007, 02:45 PM	#16
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	What do the FM watches look like?

19 June 2007, 11:47 PM	#18
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Here is an example of a FM I lifted. $13,000. Not my cup of tea.

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