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Amidst a beautiful presentation ceremony at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, the first Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 Grande Sonnerie Westminster Carillon was delivered to its owner on Saturday 7th November 2009. The watch which is in the making since 2004 required utmost dedication, passion and technical wizardry of the Master watchmakers of the Franck Muller Manufacture. An extraordinary creation, the Aeternitas Mega 4, is touted to be the world's most complicated wrist-watch, with 36 complications, of which 25 are visible on the dial and on the back, composed of 1483 individual components. This complicated timepiece has now replaced the Patek Philippe Calibre 89 timepiece which held the title of the world's most complicated watch. With a price tag of $2.27 million this watch is also the most expensive timepiece to be sold outside of an auction.

With the presentation of its new Giga Tourbillon watch, the house of Franck Muller supports its reputation of offering the best.The undeniable highlight of the new Franck Muller watch is its 20 mm tourbillon mechanism, which occupies the most part of the dial and displays optional seconds. The hours and minutes are indicated in the upper part of the face.Animating the functions, provided by the new Franck Muller Giga Tourbillon watch, is a hand-wound mechanical movement - FM 2100 caliber, with the dimensions of 41.4 mm x 34.40 mm x 5.30 mm. Hand-chamfered, it comprises 240 individual parts and is embellished with 29 jewels.The mechanism boasts a Cotes-de-Geneve pattern and circular graining. It operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour. The movement incorporates 4 barrels, which ensure a 10-day power reserve. The caliber is placed inside an 18 carat white gold case. Its measurements are 43.70 mm x 59.20 mm x 14.00 mm. The water-resistance of the case is assured down 3 atm.The new Franck Muller watch is teamed with a hand-sewn black alligator leather strap.