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