The Giga Tourbillon, the largest tourbillon to be incorporated into a wristwatch, received a remarkably warm welcome from watchmaking enthusiasts in 2011. This outstanding timepiece is internationally renowned for its technical complexity and precision. A technical feat accomplished by the research and development teams, it has evolved into several versions, each as splendid as the next. “
Franck MullerTM” is honoured to be presenting its latest dazzling Giga Tourbillon watches exclusively at the 2012 World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH). These diamondset Giga Tourbillon are majestic timepieces that showcase some extraordinary complications.
All fitted with a tourbillon measuring 20 mm in diameter and occupying half the watch, these sophisticated timepieces are simply breathtaking with their diamond adornments. Similarly, the reverse movement is also highlighted by its exceptional diamond setting.
The “Cintrée CurvexTM”-shaped Giga Tourbillon, featuring a fully-set dial and case middle, sparkles radiantly to reflect the unique nature of this desirable timepiece. Another “Cintrée CurvexTM” version will captivate Fine Jewellery enthusiasts: the diamond-set movement and case “Cintrée CurvexTM”. Setting the bridges and the plate is an exceptionally rare craft that requires incomparable delicacy. It is set with 693 diamonds - 351 on the plate and 342 on the back of the plate - and comes in white gold, pink gold or PVD set with black diamonds.
With these technically astounding models exhibiting a rare beauty, the “Franck MullerTM ” Manufacture affirms its mastery of Swiss watchmaking traditions in the exceedingly complex domain of grandes complications, as well as its Fine Jewellery expertise.
Technical specifications
Reference : 8889 T G DF D8 CD
Caliber : FM 2100
Movement : Manually-wound mechanical movement Curvex, hand-fitting decentred, 4 barrels
Dimensions of movement : 41.4 mm x 34.40 mm Height : 8.50 mm
Display : Hours, minutes and optional second on the tourbillon, power reserve
Functions : Winding-shaft with two positions
Power Reserve : 10 days
Frequency : 18'000 vibrations/ hour
Tourbillon : Ø 20 mm
Number of Components : 240
Number of Jewels : 29
Water-resistance : 3 ATM
Movement Decoration : Hand-engraving, rhodium plating, circular graining, handchamfered
Dial : Full set with white diamonds
Diamonds : 280 pcs – 1.85 cts
Case: Cintrée Curvex : 18 carats white gold
Diamonds : 474 pcs – 9.57 cts
Case Dimensions : 43.70 mm x 59.20 mm x 15.65 mm
Strap : Hand-sewn black alligator strap
