MB&F Legacy Machines New Watches 2012

There have been a lot of column inches dedicated to the launch of the MB&F Legacy Machine 1. This is only natural given that every creation from this atelier is exceptional. The real question of course is what is it really like to wear?

MB&Fis recognized for create the the majority fanciful, audacious and original watches in the world. as the open of the primary HM (horological machine) in 2007, Now the product has fashioned one completely new formation each almanac year. All of the piece during last year’s Grand Prix-winning HM4 Thunderbolt have in use on a absolutely modern twist, captivating motivation for airplanes and jetpacks.nowadays, we are introduce New watches in a entire novel line from MB&F, the Legacy Machines. LM1 is stimulated by the huge watch of the golden age of watch making.

While I wasn’t able to get an extended loan, I was able to grab a few minutes with the rose gold version. Let’s leave the look for later, the most surprising thing about this watch is the weight, or lack of it, despite the use of precious metals the LM1 is beautifully light to wear.

As this is an MB&F watch, the watch’s face is of course unusual; there are any number of watches with two dials and as this is a GMT watch each one is independently adjustable to a different time zone. The hands look to be the same as those used on the HM4 Thunderbolt, but here they have been “blued” to vividly contrast with the white lacquer dial.

The high-domed sapphire crystal is a marvel of engineering; on a smaller scale this format was used on the HM3 Frog. However to create this, a number of technical challenges need to be solved. Any curved glass will act as a lens unless the interior and exterior curves are exactly the same and here there is only the merest hint, with a sharp sign on view, quite a remarkable feat.

That high-domed profile is perhaps the most controversial aspect of the design and it is quite plainly substantial, and there is nothing worse than buying a new watch and scratching it within the first week.

Readability is excellent, the dials are clear and due to that huge crystal there is a wide viewing angle. Less clear is the “vertical power reserve”, actually on a curve rising from the base plate, the blue indicator doesn’t really contrast enough, but nevertheless an excellent complication.

While not perhaps as outlandish as some MB&F creations this is without question a beautiful and eminently wearable watch. Build and finish are everything we have come to expect from this brand whilst being able to meet a much more affordable price point.

MB&F Legacy Machines New Watches 2012