Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 8888 MGA T CCR QPSE $2,200,000


Listed Price

$ 2,200,000

Details

Location: Naples FL US
Gender: Unisex
Case Material: Platinum
Dial Color: White
Dial Shape: N/A
Strap Color: N/A
Strap Material: Crocodile
Movement: Automatic/Selfwinding
Reference Number: : 20000
Water Resistance: N/A
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 19.15mm
Authenticity: Original Papers, Original Box
Features: N/A
Functions: Chronograph, GMT
Advert Reference: 3329606

Description

From the outset, the primary aim of the AETERNITAS MEGA project was to produce an "extremely" complex watch.

The second stage of the project involved the quest for noble complications to enhance what was going to become a genuine technical feat, i.e. the most complex wristwatch in the world.

The Research & Development department at Franck Muller Manufacturing focused on the volume and shape of the case, both essential aspects as regards the progress of the project.

Then came the dial production, which proved to be quite a tricky operation, as space needed to be found to display almost all of the complications at the same time as retaining a high degree of legibility. When designing the various mechanisms, their graphical representation on the dial had to be taken into consideration to ensure perfect compatibility.

Numerous problems were encountered when designing the mechanisms. However, one of the main difficulties experienced involved fitting the large Tourbillon into the space normally reserved for the Great Alarm. The other major difficulty was fitting the Great Alarm and its four hammers into a Curvex shaped case. Finally, the entire development of the secular date was a task that needed the highest level of watchmaking expertise.

The basic movement has a Cintr'e Curvex shape. It's an automatic movement with a micro-rotor placed at 6 o'clock and visible through the open-back. It has a grand tourbillon (Ø14mm) with a balance wheel with adjustment screws in platinum and no index.

It has a Breguet spiral and a Franck Muller conception escapement. The movement is equipped with a double barrel: the first barrel guarantees a power reserve of about 3 days; the second barrel provides energy for the Sonnerie. Each barrel has its own power reserve displayed on the dial.

All boxes and papers, retail price of this watch is $3,500.000.00 From the outset, the primary aim of the AETERNITAS MEGA project was to produce an "extremely" complex watch. The second stage of the project involved the quest for noble complications to enhance what was going to become a genuine technical feat, i.e. the most complex wristwatch in the world. The Research & Development department at Franck Muller Manufacturing focused on the volume and shape of the case, both essential aspects as regards the progress of the project. Then came the dial production, which proved to be quite a tricky operation, as space needed to be found to display almost all of the complications at the same time as retaining a high degree of legibility. When designing the various mechanisms, their graphical representation on the dial had to be taken into consideration to ensure perfect compatibility. Numerous problems were encountered when designing the mechanisms. However, one of the main difficulties experienced involved fitting the large Tourbillon into the space normally reserved for the Great Alarm. The other major difficulty was fitting the Great Alarm and its four hammers into a Curvex shaped case. Finally, the entire development of the secular date was a task that needed the highest level of watchmaking expertise. The basic movement has a Cintr'e Curvex shape. It's an automatic movement with a micro-rotor placed at 6 o'clock and visible through the open-back. It has a grand tourbillon (Ø14mm) with a balance wheel with adjustment screws in platinum and no index. It has a Breguet spiral and a Franck Muller conception escapement. The movement is equipped with a double barrel: the first barrel guarantees a power reserve of about 3 days; the second barrel provides energy for the Sonnerie. Each barrel has its own power reserve displayed on the dial. 

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4380 Gulfshore BLVD N. Suite 800
4380 Gulfshore BLVD N. Suite 800
34103
Naples FL USA


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