Franck Muller - Aeternitas Mega 4™ in Monaco
In the prestigeous setting of the salon Empire in the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, the first Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 Grande Sonnerie Westminster Carillon was delivered on Saturday 7th November 2009.
This was the culmination of a project that began in 2004 that required all the dedication, passion and technical "savoir faire" of the Master Watch makers of the Franck Muller Manufacture. The Aeternitas Mega 4, 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. Priced at US$ 2.7 million, making it the most expensive watch ever sold outside the auctions.
Mr. Michael J. Gould, a passionate watch collector arrived in his private jet from his home in Colorado USA, together with his family and friends. He took delivery of the first Aeternitas Mega 4 personally from Mr. Franck Muller and Mr. Vartan Sirmakes, the co-founders of the Franck Muller Manufacture. Witnessing this historic event were 400 guests from all over the world, including dignitaries representing the Monegasque government.
Between the 6th and 8th November, Franck Muller Manufacture held its first World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie of Monaco, in the wonderful setting of the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel. Over 600 visitors including distributors, retailers and press marveled at the new creations from Franck Muller manufacture.
Strengthening its sporting credentials, the Conquistador Grand Prix collection with the automatic Chronograph and Tourbillon models were presented. The Infinity collection with the Reka Diamonds and Reka Safari Diamonds brings a sensual design to the already b ladies collection.