Bulova Surveyor Automatic vs Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap)

Bulova's design language vs Franck Muller's approach

The Bulova Surveyor Automatic features a Stainless Steel case at 39mm with Sapphire Crystal protection. The Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap) offers Titanium, brushed, screw-down engraved caseback, purple flange construction at About 45mm x 14mm thick per the dealer (V 45 case, about 44 x 53.7mm per Franck Muller) with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Miyota 8215 vs Swiss automatic with jumping hours, Franck Muller calibre FM 2800 CH

The Surveyor Automatic runs the Automatic Miyota 8215 (Miyota Automatic, 42 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap) uses the Swiss automatic with jumping hours, Franck Muller calibre FM 2800 CH (FM 2800 CH, automatic, 42 hours reserve) at standard. Power reserves are closely matched.

39mm vs About 45mm x 14mm thick per the dealer (V 45 case, about 44 x 53.7mm per Franck Muller) — different wrist presence

At 39mm, the Surveyor Automatic wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap) at About 45mm x 14mm thick per the dealer (V 45 case, about 44 x 53.7mm per Franck Muller). Water resistance differs: 30m (3 ATM) vs 30m (3 ATM).

Bulova sits in the lower tier

The Bulova Surveyor Automatic sits at $250–$500 and the Franck Muller Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap) at $10,000–$25,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Surveyor Automatic uses Sapphire Crystal with 42 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 42 hours on the Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap). Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

30m (3 ATM) vs 30m (3 ATM)

The Surveyor Automatic is rated to 30m (3 ATM) while the Vanguard Crazy Hours V 45 CH TT (titanium, grey dial, orange-outlined numerals, purple flange, purple alligator-grain strap) handles 30m (3 ATM). Both offer identical water resistance ratings.