NEWS updates http://www.franckmuller.com Thu, 17 May 2012 11:53:27 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/top-marques-2012-un-grand-succes-2/                     TOP MARQUES 2012 : A GREAT SUCCESS      The ninth edition of Top Marques ended on Sunday April 22nd. This exhibition, under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, showing the most exclusive models of cars, watches and Superboats, has once again dazzled all the visitors.  Everyone enjoyed the activities proposed by the organisation of Top Marques with car driving on the Formula 1 circuit of Monaco and admired exclusively new watches.             Franck Muller was delighted to meet Haute Horlogerie enthusiasts and to present exceptional timepieces within the Grimaldi Forum where the Group will also hold its next exhibition in October 2012.  The WPHH will be held there from 8th to 10th October 2012. FMCommunication Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:56:00 +0100 The ninth edition of Top Marques ended on Sunday April 22nd. This exhibition, under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco... http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/top-marques-monaco-2012/ TOP MARQUES MONACO 2012 From 19th to 22nd April 2012, the prestigious Top Marques Monaco will be held for the ninth edition.  This exclusive car show will take place in the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco and will exhibit as usual new cars.  Combining luxury and precision, Top Marques Watches, the famous watches’ exhibition will take place in parallel and will expose many luxurious brands of Haute Horlogerie.  Timepieces and fine jewelery pieces will be presented to the public. Franck Muller is delighted to show its exceptional pieces and participate once again to this watch fair which offers many activities.  Enthusiasts can test the cars on the Monaco Formula 1 circuit. Top Marques is diversifying in the boat sector as well, offering participants the possibility of test driving boats. Franck Muller will be honored for this 2012 edition to be the official partner of Top Marques Superboats.                                                                    FMCommunication Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:36:00 +0100 From 19th to 22nd April 2012, the prestigious Top Marques Monaco will be held for the ninth edition. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/test1/  Franck Muller Wedding The Geneva based watch manufacturer will celebrate the first Franck Muller Wedding this coming April 2012. People in Japan can now get married with a full Franck Muller theme.      Dedicated teams will organise this special event and propose to customise invitation cards, presents and decor including table wear, furniture and glasswear, with the famous Franck Muller design. Marrying with wonderful Franck Muller’s jewellery creations, the newly weds will be delighted by their wedding ceremony and honey moon organised in the most beautiful places in Japan.  The guests shall share the blessed time and benefits of the luck for the days to come as suggests Franck Muller philosophy.      FMCommunication Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:05:00 +0100 The Geneva based watch manufacturer will celebrate the first Franck Muller Wedding this coming April 2012. People in Japan can now get married with a full Franck Muller theme. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/test/   GIGA TOURBILLON ROUND SKELETON   Franck Muller is honoured to be presenting its Giga Tourbillon Round Skeleton exclusively at the 2012 World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH). Fitted with a tourbillon measuring 20 mm in diameter and occupying half the watch, this timepiece enjoys a classic and refined design thanks to its round silhouette and skeletonised details. The movement has been reversed, the bridges placed on the dial side, the hour-setting and winding section located on the case-back side and the hours hand positioned on top of the minutes hand.  With this technically astounding model, the Franck Muller Manufacture affirms its mastery of Swiss watchmaking traditions in the exceedingly complex domain of grandes complications.     FMCommunication Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0100 Franck Muller is honoured to be presenting its Giga Tourbillon Round Skeleton exclusively at the 2012 World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH). http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-launches-its-iphone-and-ipad-application-available/ Franck Muller launches its iPhone & iPad application, available free from the App Store ! Today, Franck Muller launches its all new Application available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store. Discover Franck Muller collections including the latest novelties. Locate your nearest boutique and discover the history of the Franck Muller Manufacture. Collections A virtual display case allows you to discover the Franck Muller collections and their latest novelties. The most beautiful pictures can be found in the Gallery. Finally it is possible to share your favorite models easily, by e-mail or social network. Clock The Clock section allows you to virtually handle the playful complications of the Franck Muller brand. The Crazy Hours, the Secret Hours, and the Vegas, three models which offer an innovative conception of time. Store Locator The Store Locator allows you to locate the nearest official Franck Muller boutiques, to access directions, and  the details of the points of sales. Story The Story section allows you to discover the whole story of the Franck Muller Manufacture, since its creation until today. Phone The Phone section allows you to call someone with a virtual handset which looks like a watch. Indeed, the handset features the Franck Muller numerals design. News / Video The News / Video section allows you to be updated on the latest Franck Muller news. Some videos introducing models or events are also available.                                      FMCommunication Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +0100 Franck Muller launches its iPhone & iPad application, available free from the App Store ! http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/roberto-cavalli-and-franck-muller-co-branding/ Roberto Cavalli & Franck Muller cobranding The Roberto Cavalli Group, one of the most prestigious Italian brands at an international level, and the Franck Muller Group, the Swiss company leader in the luxury and high-end watches sector, announced at the press conference held at the WPHH (World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie) on Sunday, that they have signed a co-branding contract for the development, creation, production and distribution of “Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller” watches.                                                                      Operational activities for the new contract will begin in January 2012. The distribution of new products will take place through Roberto Cavalli stores, Franck Muller stores as well as the best luxury watch retailers in the main countries around the world, starting from the fall of 2012.The objective of the deal is to develop “Swiss-made” watches of the highest standards for women and men using the “Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller” brand name, which will unite the style and distinctive symbols of the Florentine fashion group with the craftsman technique and the precision engineering that has always distinguished the Franck Muller Group. The two friends claimed they were proud to collaborate together.        FMCommunication Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +0100 The Roberto Cavalli Group and the Franck Muller Group signed a co-branding contract for Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller watches. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/chinese-and-russian-website/ Discover the new version of the Franck Muller website in chinese and russian Today, Franck Muller Manufacture opens its doors to its guests for the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH). To celebrate this 20th edition, Franck Muller is delighted to unveil its new version of the website in chinese and russian.   Franck Muller continues its expansion and develops its communication tools so as to be closer to its main markets. Thus, Franck Muller website is now available in Russian and Chineese. Find our collections, the news, the videos, Franck Muller story and its distribution network on www.franckmuller.com                                                                      Franck Muller积极致力于拓展交流工具，更贴近该品牌的主要市场。Franck Muller的官方网站特别设有中文和俄语版面。如果您想进一步了解我们的各种表款信息，品牌最新资讯，相关视频，品牌故事以及销售网络请点击官方网址： www.franckmuller.com       Компания Franck Muller продолжает свой рост и развивает новые средства коммуникации, чтобы еще больше сблизиться со своими основными рынками сбыта. Так, сайт Franck Muller отныне доступен на русском и китайском языках. Вы можете ознакомиться с нашими коллекциями, различными видео, новостями и историей компании Franck Muller, а также с сетью ее дистрибьютеров на сайте www.franckmuller.com.          FMCommunication Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:31:00 +0100 Today, Franck Muller Manufacture opens its doors to its guests for the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH). To celebrate this 20th edition, Franck Muller is delighted to unveil its new version of the website in chinese and russian. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-et-la-boutique-dubail-de-la-place-vendme-une-colla/                      Franck Muller Beijing Gala Dinner To celebrate the opening of the first Franck Muller boutique in Beijing China World Trade Center Phase III, Franck Muller threw a lavish gala dinner at the Beijing Reignwood Theatre.   Mr. Franck Muller graced the event together with chairman of Franck Muller Asia, Mr. Kevin Chau and Agent of Franck Muller, China (PRC), Mrs Teresa Yau. The occasion attracted a list of celebrities and social elites, including award winning actress Carina Lau.       Magicians and models led guests into the enchanted world of Franck Muller. A worldwide limited Invisible Setting Tourbillion priced at RMB 12 million (only one piece available in China) was on display. The watch is set with 565 baguette diamonds and rubies – totalling 50.14 karats. Franck Muller also unveiled yet another exceptional complication – the GIGA Tourbillion, the world’s largest tourbillion.       The magical evening ensued with guests being treated to a gastronomic feast while enjoying a beautiful ballet performance. Special guest performance by esteemed Singaporean singer, Kit Chan, brought the night to another climax, as guests are left with another unforgettable Franck Muller experience.  FMCommunication Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0100 To celebrate the opening of the first Franck Muller boutique in Beijing China World Trade Center Phase III, Franck Muller threw a lavish gala dinner at the Beijing Reignwood Theatre. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/world-presentation-of-haute-horlogerie-2012-wphh-22/                      World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie 2012 Franck Muller is delighted to announce the dates of the next World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie in Genthod. The Manufacture will open its doors from Saturday 14th January to Saturday 21st January 2012 to the press and watchmaking professionals.              Since 1998, the Manufacture Franck Muller has shown its know-how through its novelties during this independent exhibition. For this edition, the Giga Tourbillon will be honoured with a 120sqm space dedicated to the different models of this breathtaking timepiece.    We look forward to welcoming the guests at the renowned Watchland site to discover the latest collections offered by our 9 brands. Find more information on the WPHH page by clicking here. FMCommunication Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0100 The Manufacture will open its door to the the press and watchmaking professional from Saturday 14th January to Saturday 21st January 2012. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-and-the-dubail-store-place-vendme-a-long-lasting-r/                     Franck Muller and the Dubail store - Place Vendôme : a long-lasting relationship   Thursday November 17th, a major event in the watch distribution happened in Paris: the reopening of the Dubail shop – Place Vendôme following major enlargement and refurbishment. To celebrate this opening, Vartan Sirmakes, CEO of the Group Franck Muller participated at the festivity and wore one of the new limited edition watches Dubail – Franck Muller.              Franck Muller is indeed very involved with the Dubail store and its exclusive limited edition. This watch shows a new case, a new movement and a new dial, all developed in close collaboration with Pierre and Patrice Dubail.      12 pieces in pink gold with a black dial, 12 pieces in platinum with a blue dial, 6 pieces in white gold with a black dial and 3 pieces (one of each material) paved with diamonds were created to celebrate the 10 year-partnership between Dubail and Franck Muller. FMCommunication Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0100 Thursday November 17th, a major event in the watch distribution happened in Paris: the reopening of the Dubail shop – Place Vendôme following major enlargement and refurbishment. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-et-la-boutique-dubail-de-la-place-vendme-une-colla1/ Top Marques Macau 2011 Top Marques Macau, the Asian edition of the world’s most exclusive supercar and luxury show surpassed all expectations during its inaugural show held at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel. Over 12'500 visitors came to attend this unique exhibition.                       A key feature of the show was Top Marques Watches, highlighting the natural match between speed and time, with polished precision and skilled craftsmanship at the core of this liaison. Top Marques Watches featured 11 of the world’s prestigious watch brands including Mr. Franck Mullerhimself who also attended the show.  Some of the highlights included displays of the Giga Tourbillon range as well as time pieces from the Double Mystery collection by Franck Muller. Discover more pictures of this wonderful event on our official Facebook page.    FMCommunication Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0100 Top Marques Macau, the Asian edition of the world’s most exclusive supercar and luxury show surpassed all expectations during its inaugural show held at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel. Over 12,500 visitors came to attend this unique exhibition. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-super-car-tour-2011/ FRANCK MULLER SUPER CAR TOUR 2011 The return of the Franck Muller Super Car Tour was one of sheer magnificence, where privileged customers and super car owners were given a treat to a six-day grand expedition from Singapore to Malaysia and Thailand. Stretching from 2nd to 7th November 2011, over 30 elite automobiles traversed over 3,000 kilometers across borders in celebration of the true spirit of Franck Muller, marking the epitome of complete luxury and indulgence.  Discover more pictures and info on our Facebook page.   FMCommunication Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:38:00 +0100 The return of the Franck Muller Super Car Tour was one of sheer magnificence, where privileged customers and super car owners were given a treat to a six-day grand expedition from Singapore to Malaysia and Thailand. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/une-incroyable-soiree-de-gala-wphh-monaco-2/ A WONDERFUL Gala EVENING - WPHH Monaco - Saturday 1st Otobre, at the dawn of the end of World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery, the guests of this amazing exhibition were invited to a wonderful Gala evening in the Salle des Etoiles at the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club.  Franck Muller Group likes to celebrate its exhibitions in luxurious style for the pleasure of its visitors. The brand called upon some real show-business stars for this edition in Monaco.                                                          The talented pianist Katie Mahan and the magnificent tenor Claudio Versace welcomed the guests. To leave a lasting impression on the prestigious guests, the roof and doors of the “Salle des Etoiles” at the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club were opened to make way for a glorious fireworks display against the backdrop of the legendary “Le Rocher”, a truly breathtaking sight! The evening was brought to an explosive close by the “Goldsingers” group, who sang today’s greatest hits and had the audience dancing until two o’clock in the morning. It was a truly magical, unforgettable evening and a worthy successor to the long list of renowned Franck Muller Gala evenings.                                                             FMCommunication Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:06:00 +0100 Saturday 1st Otobre, at the dawn of the end of World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery, the guests of this amazing exhibition were invited to a wonderful Gala evening. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-and-the-only-watch-team-at-wphh-monaco/ Franck Muller and Only Watch Team at WPHH Monaco 2011   Luc Pettavino, President of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy, his wife and his son came to the WPHH Monaco to celebrate with Franck Muller the  benefits of the auction held on September 23rd. The Only Watch auction brought an impressive gain of €4, 563, 000. The Franck Muller watch Totally Switzerland was sold for €44, 000.  Franck Muller Group is very proud to have contributed to this charity event and hope that the gains will help the Association in its Research.                              FMCommunication Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:19:00 +0100 The Only Watch team came to the WPHH to celebrate with Franck Muller the benefits of the auction. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/the-new-lady-tourbillon-2-2-2/ THE NEW collection infinity ronde     Franck Muller has released its new collection Infinity Ronde during the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery at Monaco. This model with a round dial pays tribute to women, and the majority of its versions are paved with diamonds. The delicate silhouette of the case graces the wrist and highlights the fine alligator-skin strap.Infinity Ronde watches are not mere "timepieces", but unique Fine Jewellery creations that deserve their place on the wrists of discerning, refined women.                                                                                                                                                                                 FMCommunication Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:25:00 +0100 Franck Muller has released its new collection Infinity Ronde during the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery at Monaco. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/the-new-lady-tourbillon/ The Smallest tourbillon in the world is now AUTOMATIC Franck Muller has revealed the Lady Tourbillon Automatique during its World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery at Monaco. The brand pays tribute to the Haute Horlogerie women lovers completing by an automatic movement its renowned range: The Lady Tourbillon. This collection reveals through a dynamic and curved case, the smallest tourbillon in the world with a diameter of 11.60 mm. Its sun-stamped dial with coloured numerals highlights today’s fashion forward trends; the “small” tourbillon unveiled at 6’o clock accentuates the grace of this perfectly balanced timepiece. The Lady Tourbillon was the star piece of this wonderful exhibition.                                                                                                                                                                                                         FMCommunication Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100 Franck Muller pays tribute to the Haute Horlogerie women lovers completing by an automatic movement its renowned range: The Lady Tourbillon. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-setablit-dans-lunivers-iphone-2/ Franck Muller makes its mark on the iPhone Franck Muller continues to make headway in the world of Apple. The brand is delighted to be presenting the Franck Muller iPhone application during the WPHH in Monaco. Thanks to this new application, iPhone users will be able to enjoy Franck Muller creations wherever they are and introduce their entourage to their favourite collections. The Collections and Clock sections give its users the opportunity to share some truly magical experiences. The happy-few who attended this event have had the opportunity to test it exclusively before the others. It will be available in the following days for free from the Apple Store.                                                                                                                FMCommunication Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:27:00 +0100 The brand is delighted to be presenting the Franck Muller iPhone application during the WPHH in Monaco. The location chosen for this exclusive launch reflects the style of this new release perfectly: luxury, privilege and design. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/the-world-presentation-of-haute-horlogerie-and-jewellery-2011/ The World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery 2011   Today, Friday 30th September, Franck Muller Group is proud to open its doors for its special exhibition in Monaco: the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie. At 10o'clock, Georges Marsan, Monaco's mayor and Mister Kenzo will be with Mister Vartan Sirmakes and Franck Muller for the opening ceremony. The Group's nine brands and its partners will present their latest timepieces and jewellery creations in the wonderful Grimaldi Forum, specially arranged to welcome over 1'200 professionals.             FMCommunication Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0100 Today, Friday 30th September, Franck Muller Group is proud to open its doors for its special exhibition in Monaco: the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/franck-muller-et-la-totally-switzerland-only-watch-monaco/ THE AUCTION ONLY WATCH Monaco   This Friday afternoon, the auction Only Watch is happening in Monaco. This charity event supports research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The event is taking place in the “Salle Belle Epoque” of the Hermitage Monte Carlo Hotel in Monaco. Participants will be honoured by the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. Franck Muller will also attend the event to represent the Group and admire the exceptional timekeepers gracefully given by 40 watchmaking brands.  The Totally Switzerland, after a worldwide tour, will soon belong to a watchmaking enthusiast and make the “Association Monegasque contre les Myopathies” full of joy.                                                   FMCommunication Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0100 The auction Only Watch is happening this afternoon in Monaco. Participants will be honoured to welcome HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. Franck Muller will also attend the special event. http://www.franckmuller.com/en/news/only-watch-world-tour-preview-stops-in-geneva-friday-16th-and-sa/ Only Watch World Tour Preview stops in Geneva, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September   The auction Only Watch will be held next week in Monaco to support research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  The exceptional timepieces of the 40 brands have been through many cities in the world during the Only Watch World Tour Preview. Tomorrow, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September, the watches lovers will have the opportunity to discover (invitations needed) the unique Timepieces and the “Totally Switzerland” by Franck Muller. From 10am to 6pm the watches will be exhibited at Antiquorum in Geneva.                                    FMCommunication Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +0100 Tomorrow, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September, the watches lovers will have the opportunity to discover (invitations needed) the unique Timepieces and the “Totally Switzerland” by Franck Muller.