Franck Muller 2012 Giga Tourbillon New Models

SJX's report from 2012 showcases Franck Muller's evolution of the Giga Tourbillon, particularly its transition into a more proportionate round case. This article provides a detailed look at the impressive 20mm tourbillon and its 10-day power reserve, offering valuable insights into the brand's design choices and finishing techniques. Readers can appreciate the aesthetic and technical considerations behind these significant timepieces.

Franck Muller launched the Giga Tourbillon in the Cintree Curvex last year. At 20 mm in diameter, the tourbillon is the biggest in a wristwatch. Twin barrels with four mainsprings give it a 10 day power reserve.

In the Cintree Curvex case the Giga Tourbillon is unwieldy, and the case case loses all of its sleek form. This year the movement is available in a much wiser round case.

It looks much better, more proportionate and balanced. At 49 mm it is enormous but the lugs are very short so it sits decently on the wrist.

And notice that the movement forms an amusing looking face.

The finishing on this calibre is good, especially the bevelling of the bridges and steel parts. Where it is lacking is the finish on the wheels. This is the case for other Franck Muller skeleton watches as well.

New jewelled versions of the Cintree Curvex Giga Tourbillon were also launched, including a version with no dial. Instead the movement, front and back, is set with diamonds. The case is similar set to match the movement.

And the Giga Tourbillon is now available as a full bridge tourbillon, instead of a flying tourbillon. This version looks way off balance with the tiny dial and enormous tourbillon.

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For the full SIHH 2012 report in SIHH forum, http://basel.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-636/pi-5114288/ti-769238/s-0/