Description

The present watch is the MB&F HM10 “Bulldog” Dark Edition, a monochrome, stealth‑styled take on Max Büsser’s most characterful machine. The 45 mm case is rendered in stainless steel with a microblasted black PVD coating, giving the Bulldog a matte, tactical presence that accentuates its sculptural lines—arched “back,” domed “eyes,” and the signature hinged “jaws.”

Beneath twin sapphire domes, aluminum time spheres display bold hours and minutes against a black backdrop for high‑contrast legibility. The dial environment is kept pitch‑black to amplify depth, while a matching black strap with a steel folding buckle (also dark‑finished) completes the cohesive, all‑black aesthetic.

A bespoke manual‑winding engine animates the HM10: the oversized suspended balance beats prominently at center like a mechanical heartbeat, and the power‑reserve “jaw” display opens wide when fully wound, then gradually “closes” as the 45‑hour reserve winds down—a playful, functional nod to the bulldog inspiration. Finishing is architectural and deliberate, with hand‑polished bevels, Geneva waves, and matte surfaces visible through the sapphire display.

Despite its theatrical form, ergonomics are thoughtfully solved: short integrated lugs, a curved case profile, and the supple black strap let the Bulldog hug the wrist securely—loyal and ready, like its namesake. Water resistance is 50 meters.

In this Dark Edition, the HM10 becomes a stealth sculpture: endearingly animated yet purposefully understated, a pure expression of MB&F’s ethos—machines that rekindle wonder, executed with uncompromising high‑horology craft.

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.