Giga Gong Tourbillon by Frank Muller

At the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) exhibition, the known brand Frank Muller has introduced a new watch model Giga Gong Tourbillon (Ref. 8889 TG GONG SQT).
The novelty has the branded case Cintrée Curvex, made of 18 - carat pink gold. There is also a version with a round case. The case dimensions: 59.20 mm x 43.70 mm x 14.00 mm. At the 3 o`clock position is set the fluted crown, decorated wih the engraved Frank Muller`s logo. On / off gong button is set at the 4 o`clock position and its corresponding analog display is at the 3 o`clock position on the front side of the caliber. On the top, the case is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which is also mounted on the back cover. There is no dial in the traditional sense.

The watch is based on a composite skeletonized manufacturing caliber with manual winding. Dimensions of the caliber: 41.40 mm x 34.40 mm x 8.50 mm. Assembled from 447 components, the caliber on the 54 jewels has balance wheel with a diameter of 16.70 mm and the adjusting screws of gold. Balance frequency is 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz). Four consecutive barrels provide a 6- day power reserve without gong and 40 hours in the operation of a gong. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds on the tourbillon carriage, power reserve indicator in the aperture at the 12 o`clock position. The gong rings every hour, but also have the option of every half hour ringing. Tourbillon is integrated into the carriage on the ceramic bearings at the 6 o`clock position.
The model comes on a black alligator strap with a buckle in 18-carat pink gold.

Official site of Franck Muller.

Written by Lucy Vuiton