mike00 6 Posted November 14, 2017 Lately I am growing into some others brands which not realy caught my attention in the past. Is it the age perhaps? A good friend of mine has a tourby Franck Muller and I started to love the modell more and more. Once I saw Trusty (Andrew) launched the Casablanca I had to order one. 3 days shipping from The far east to the netherlands WOW!... Now that's rocket fast. Regarding the communication with Andrew... also smooth and fast as always. I saw the specs and I knew it had to be a special watch. Great time to buy reps, they are getting better and better by details and quality. Back to the watch. The FM wears extremely comfortable, probably due to the shape of the case and size. Also it is a great everyday watch. Many people don't know the brand to well so it is a nice starter in conversations sofar. The winding is very smooth and the watch keeps great time sofar. The crystal is just simply AMAZING!!! They claim the Sapphire glass crystal grade on the watch is swiss high grade Level 10! I think my pictures will tell they are probably right and it is top quality. I also love the way how the dial pops out depending on the light angle. The Dial Guilloche effect and also the layers of the coating & applied wordings seems to be 1:1 same to the manufacture standards of the real deal. The caseback is also made with great eye on details. I will also add some pics Andrew posted earlier with the Rep compared to the Gen Specs from Trusty (http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_183&products_id=17936) MOVEMENT: Asia 2824-2 Automatic (28,800bph) with Decorated Rotor CASE DIAMETER: 39.5mm X 55.3mm THICKNESS: 14mm DIAL COLOR: White Guilloche Dial with Black Applied Numerals (Process used is same technique as Genuine with special coatings applied to surface of dial after the dial engraving is done & then dial numerals is painted on top) CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (Caseback is specially CNC machined for every piece to ensure no gaps when we fit in the case) BRACELET: Black Croc Print Calf Leather Strap with Tang Buckle (Buckle is copied 1:1 like genuine with insignia on the underside) FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal, Same Swiss Grade Quality Sapphire which is a grade better than the usual sapphire glass used. Installation of the Sapphire Glass uses same techniques as Genuine watch CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving BEZEL: Solid Stainless Steel Bezel HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Tang Buckle DATE INDICATOR: OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory Hope you will enjoy my pics! And for the nitpickers along us, some Rep (left) vs. Gen shots. Does it get any better...i am impressed! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 60 Posted November 14, 2017 To my untrained eye there seems to very little difference between the two watches until you remove the caseback. Nice pick up, wear it in the best of health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike00 6 Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks palVerzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 14,238 Posted November 14, 2017 Indeed difference is inside and the back of the case. My experience is that everyone you meet wants to have a look at the back and inside of my watches....... It's a beauty and would put it in the top five of my wants. Enjoy sir..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,399 Posted November 14, 2017 Only difference I can see is that date window is BETTER on the rep Cool watch, very elegant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 2,110 Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Thommo82 said: Only difference I can see is that date window is BETTER on the rep Cool watch, very elegant ^^^ this. They have it magnified and looks better. Really likw this watch and the brand. They know how to do classy but fun and playful in my opinion. While having some of the best hand made dials in the industry. (IMHO) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted November 14, 2017 Looks like it's well worth the money - nice one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,617 Posted November 14, 2017 Great review ! Love your pics ! But I have to stop clicking on those reviews... now that another one on my wish list. I already had the Casablanca Complication on it, f**ck ! You're right for the majority of people not knowing about Franck Muller, but for those who knows you'll get some eyebrows rise with such an expensive piece on your wrist, priceless to see ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike00 6 Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks guys!Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 101 Posted November 15, 2017 Stunning watch. Superb pics too... enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S.Corbeil 0 Posted November 15, 2017 I've never given FM a thought, but seeing this one makes me feel like I'm going to change my mind. It is simply stunning and would likely deserves its place in my watch box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azmanltd 0 Posted December 6, 2017 Very nice watch. I love it. Could you please make a photo in a dark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,617 Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, azmanltd said: Very nice watch. I love it. Could you please make a photo in a dark? A photo in a dark ? There's no lume on this watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eman3449 0 Posted February 26, 2018 Does the Gen has Lume?. I cant seem to find any info on that. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elloello 5 Posted March 4, 2018 Great info and pics love it !! For info while I have 5 mins eman3449 the gen on this version doesn't have lume indexs but on it's brother version black dial and white indexs does have lume so for the above pictures model is correct hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nivka 5 Posted March 5, 2018 Very tempting. Does it slip easily under a shirt sleeve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,317 Posted March 5, 2018 8 hours ago, nivka said: Very tempting. Does it slip easily under a shirt sleeve? In terms of thickness it does (it's relatively thin), the issue is more the length. It does fit under a shirt cuff though, and personally I think it looks is best with a suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted March 22, 2018 Just came back to this review - this watch is really, really handsome.... Great photos to go through again.... really like this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrTimeZone 0 Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 01:02, McGilli said: Just came back to this review - this watch is really, really handsome.... Great photos to go through again.... really like this one. We just listed the GF Casablanca in our section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,613 Posted March 27, 2018 Beautiful watch, and superb pics! Well done sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanevo6 1 Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) I bought this watch from Mike (amazing guy by the way) here it is next to a Rose Gold Gen. and getting a service at my friend Nathan Edited December 1, 2018 by stanevo6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oceanclub 0 Posted March 6, 2019 ONLY thing I can notice is the size of the date wheel on the gen being bigger... Not sure how noticeable this would be on wrist though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,617 Posted March 6, 2019 58 minutes ago, oceanclub said: ONLY thing I can notice is the size of the date wheel on the gen being bigger... Not sure how noticeable this would be on wrist though If I remember correctly, the rep had the cyclops glass fitted whereas the gen was missing it (the rep is the bigger datewheel, on the left) for the pics, when fitted they are identical ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites