Aeternitas Mega 4
8888 MEGA T CCR QPSE
| Brand : | Franck Muller |
| Collection : | Aeternitas |
| Model : | Aeternitas Mega 4 |
| Reference : | 8888 MEGA T CCR QPSE |
| Complement : | White Gold |
| On sale : | 2009 |
PDF INDEX CARD
-
Brand : Franck Muller Collection : Aeternitas Model : Aeternitas Mega 4 Reference : 8888 MEGA T CCR QPSE Complement : White Gold On sale : 2009 List Price : On request Height : 61 mm Width : 42 mm Thickness : 19.15 mm Calibre : FM 3480 QPSE Complication : Double Time-zone Chronograph with Rattrapante 'One-push-piece' Chronograph Retrograde Display Chimes Striking Mechanism 12-Hour Counter Secular Perpetual Calendar Astronomical Moon Phases Minute Repeater 'Petite Sonnerie' Striking Mechanism Small Seconds Power Reserve Indicator Retrograde Date Equation of Time Perpetual Calendar 'Grande Sonnerie' Striking Mechanism 30-Minute Counter Tourbillon 24-Hour Indicator Strike Power Reserve Indicator Case material : White Gold Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback 6 push-buttons Shape : Tonneau Dial : Lacquered Sun motif Engraved Dial color : White Display : Hands Indexes : Railroad Arabic numerals Glass : Sapphire Strap material : Alligator leather Strap clasp : Pin buckle + More characteristics : Flying tourbillon
Westminster Carillon on 4 gongs
Three column-wheels chronograph
Movement :
36 complications
99 jewels
1483 components
Dimensions : 34.40 x 41.40 mm
Thickness : 13.65 mm
Balance wheel with adjustment screws in gold. without index
Breguet overcoil with Phillips curve
Frequency :
18 000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve : 3 days
Chaime power reserve : 24 hours
Automatic self-winding-mechanism of the movement with platinum micro rotor
Automatic self-winding-mechanism of the Westminster carillon with a platinum micro rotor
Winding-shaft with 2 positions
7 push-pieces
4 correctors
18K white gold Cintrée Curvex 8880
case
Sun-stamped translucent lacquered white dial
Hand-sewn strap
Strike :
Programming of the Grand strike -Small strike function with a waterprof push-piece and display on the dial
Programming of the Strike-Silence function with a waterprof push-piece and display on the dial
Mechanism which not allow the start of a new strike if the precedent is not to the end
Bolting mechanism of the hand-
setting during the strike
Transmission mechanism to the hammer which permit the adaptation to different shape of the gong
Silent Centrifugal governor of the rate of the strike
Calendar :
Secular Calendar
Display of the year up to 999 years
Indication of the secular years
Two additional time-zones
Chronograph :
Instantaneous minutes counter
Hours counter incorporeted in the mechanism of chronograph. retrograde hand display
DESCRIPTION
- The Aeternitas Mega is the pinnacle of success in the art of watch-making in terms of complexity and complications.
A grandiose work of art culminating in the design of the most complex wrist watch ever made in the world thanks to the multifaceted skills of our watch-makers and constructors. Each of the 1,483 components was designed to give the watch an elegant design in the pure traditions of the old “cadraturiers” (the mechanisms located under the dial) of the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. This watch inspires countless emotions as an exceptional time piece and simply unique in the eyes of lovers in the art of fine mechanics and luxury watch making.
From the very beginning, the Mega was incorporated in to the Aeternitas project and is, indeed, the culmination of this project. The basis was always the same, an automatic Tourbillon, but, with two motors. The plate has been hollowed out on the dial side to hold the striking mechanism.
In comparison to the Aeternitas versions, the four Aeternitas Mega versions only have a thickness of 0.2mm as it had to accommodate the striking mechanism of the “Chime of Westminster”. The Mega sets itself apart thanks to its “Grande Sonnerie” Chime of Westminster striking mechanism sounding on the hours and quarter hours. In the “Petite Sonnerie” version, the strike on the hour is removed, and it only sounds on the quarter hours.
The programming of the large and small striking mechanisms is done through simple pressure on a waterproof push-button placed at the 10.30 mark on the watchcase. This push-button programmable function enables the movement of the striking mechanism to be stopped. The minute repeater enables the “Chime of Westminster” to be activated at any time, and so giving the complete strike of the hours, the Westminster quarters and the minutes. The “Grand Sonnerie” is the only watch in which the Tourbillon is visible on the dial side, which limits the space available for the “Grand Sonnerie” mechanism and thus makes the design even more complicated.
The glass sapphire case back enables the harmoniously chiselled and decorated pieces that overlap to be admired in a stunning combination as a dazzling ballet. This masterpiece of complications and know how was entirely designed and manufactured by the Franck Muller group and once again demonstrates their vast array of skills and ability in the Art of HAUTE HORLOGERIE.
- The Aeternitas Mega is the pinnacle of success in the art of watch-making in terms of complexity and complications.
A grandiose work of art culminating in the design of the most complex wrist watch ever made in the world thanks to the multifaceted skills of our watch-makers and constructors. Each of the 1,483 components was designed to give the watch an elegant design in the pure traditions of the old “cadraturiers” (the mechanisms located under the dial) of the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. This watch inspires countless emotions as an exceptional time piece and simply unique in the eyes of lovers in the art of fine mechanics and luxury watch making.
From the very beginning, the Mega was incorporated in to the Aeternitas project and is, indeed, the culmination of this project. The basis was always the same, an automatic Tourbillon, but, with two motors. The plate has been hollowed out on the dial side to hold the striking mechanism.
In comparison to the Aeternitas versions, the four Aeternitas Mega versions only have a thickness of 0.2mm as it had to accommodate the striking mechanism of the “Chime of Westminster”. The Mega sets itself apart thanks to its “Grande Sonnerie” Chime of Westminster striking mechanism sounding on the hours and quarter hours. In the “Petite Sonnerie” version, the strike on the hour is removed, and it only sounds on the quarter hours.
The programming of the large and small striking mechanisms is done through simple pressure on a waterproof push-button placed at the 10.30 mark on the watchcase. This push-button programmable function enables the movement of the striking mechanism to be stopped. The minute repeater enables the “Chime of Westminster” to be activated at any time, and so giving the complete strike of the hours, the Westminster quarters and the minutes. The “Grand Sonnerie” is the only watch in which the Tourbillon is visible on the dial side, which limits the space available for the “Grand Sonnerie” mechanism and thus makes the design even more complicated.
The glass sapphire case back enables the harmoniously chiselled and decorated pieces that overlap to be admired in a stunning combination as a dazzling ballet. This masterpiece of complications and know how was entirely designed and manufactured by the Franck Muller group and once again demonstrates their vast array of skills and ability in the Art of HAUTE HORLOGERIE.
-
Brand : Franck Muller Collection : Aeternitas Model : Aeternitas Mega 4 Reference : 8888 MEGA T CCR QPSE Complement : White Gold On sale : 2009 List Price : On request Height : 61 mm Width : 42 mm Thickness : 19.15 mm Calibre : FM 3480 QPSE Complication : Double Time-zone Chronograph with Rattrapante 'One-push-piece' Chronograph Retrograde Display Chimes Striking Mechanism 12-Hour Counter Secular Perpetual Calendar Astronomical Moon Phases Minute Repeater 'Petite Sonnerie' Striking Mechanism Small Seconds Power Reserve Indicator Retrograde Date Equation of Time Perpetual Calendar 'Grande Sonnerie' Striking Mechanism 30-Minute Counter Tourbillon 24-Hour Indicator Strike Power Reserve Indicator Case material : White Gold Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback 6 push-buttons Shape : Tonneau Dial : Lacquered Sun motif Engraved Dial color : White Display : Hands Indexes : Railroad Arabic numerals Glass : Sapphire Strap material : Alligator leather Strap clasp : Pin buckle More characteristics : Flying tourbillon
Westminster Carillon on 4 gongs
Three column-wheels chronograph
Movement :
36 complications
99 jewels
1483 components
Dimensions : 34.40 x 41.40 mm
Thickness : 13.65 mm
Balance wheel with adjustment screws in gold. without index
Breguet overcoil with Phillips curve
Frequency :
18 000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve : 3 days
Chaime power reserve : 24 hours
Automatic self-winding-mechanism of the movement with platinum micro rotor
Automatic self-winding-mechanism of the Westminster carillon with a platinum micro rotor
Winding-shaft with 2 positions
7 push-pieces
4 correctors
18K white gold Cintrée Curvex 8880
case
Sun-stamped translucent lacquered white dial
Hand-sewn strap
Strike :
Programming of the Grand strike -Small strike function with a waterprof push-piece and display on the dial
Programming of the Strike-Silence function with a waterprof push-piece and display on the dial
Mechanism which not allow the start of a new strike if the precedent is not to the end
Bolting mechanism of the hand-
setting during the strike
Transmission mechanism to the hammer which permit the adaptation to different shape of the gong
Silent Centrifugal governor of the rate of the strike
Calendar :
Secular Calendar
Display of the year up to 999 years
Indication of the secular years
Two additional time-zones
Chronograph :
Instantaneous minutes counter
Hours counter incorporeted in the mechanism of chronograph. retrograde hand display