Description

Horological innovation is culminated in the MB&F HM6 “Space Pirate” Final Edition, a timepiece that is presented as the ultimate iteration of one of the brand’s most provocative Horological Machines. The watch is crafted from stainless steel, a material deliberately chosen for this farewell edition, marking a significant departure from previous versions and echoing the approach taken with the LM1 Final Edition.

The biomorphic case is measured at 49.5mm by 52.3mm with a substantial height of 20.4mm, creating an imposing yet organic presence on the wrist. Polished grooves are meticulously applied lengthwise along the case, accentuating its curvaceous form and enhancing the play of light across its surfaces. This sculptural approach to case design represents a marked evolution from the more angular aesthetics of MB&F’s earlier creations.

Visual drama is heightened through an enlarged domed sapphire crystal positioned in the center of the timepiece, which is specifically engineered to provide an enhanced view of the flying tourbillon beneath. The hours and minutes are displayed in dark blue spheres, a distinctive feature of this final edition that contrasts elegantly with the metallic tones of the case.

Mechanical complexity is embodied in the 475-part HM6 calibre, where a central section houses the movement train and flying tourbillon. Conical gears are employed to transmit power to the rotating hour and minute spheres, while a pair of aluminum turbines regulate the blue-coated platinum winding rotor, creating a mesmerizing kinetic display.

Production is limited to just eight pieces worldwide, bringing the total HM6 production to 92 examples since its introduction in 2014. This exceptional rarity ensures the Final Edition’s status as a coveted collector’s item, representing the culmination of a four-year journey that has included such remarkable variations as the Alien Nation with its full sapphire case.

The HM6 Space Pirate Final Edition stands as a testament to MB&F’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of horological design and engineering, where technical innovation meets artistic expression in a harmonious blend that has redefined the concept of luxury watchmaking in the modern era.

MB&F – bio

Founded in July 2005 and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
They are known for their futuristic designs inspired by science fiction especially with The “Horological Machines” and the “Legacy Machines” collection.
They represents a collaborative effort between artisans, artists and professionals who collectively design unique horological masterpieces.  All their “machines” are inspired by a either a vintage car design, spaceship or another imaginative vehicles from its founder’s mind.