Description

When creative geniuses come together, interesting things happen.
And interesting things did happen when Max Busser of MB&F and Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie decided to join forces to celebrate their respective 15th anniversaries. MB&F was launched in 2005, and incidentally H. Moser & Cie was also relaunched in the same year. The year 2020 is when both brands completed 15 years. Both brands are synonymous with shaking up the world of horology with their creative offerings, but in their own space. MB&F has vowed us with designs one could only imagine in sketches, requiring extreme engineering and an unconventional approach to watchmaking itself to bring such pieces to life. And terms like ‘Double Hairspring’, ‘Fume Dial’ and ‘Vantablack’ are native to Moser.

Borrowing the best from each other, The H. Moser X MB&F Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon and the MB&F X H. Moser LM101 were born, in different variants of 15 each – oh, and all in steel!

The MB&F X H. Moser LM101 comes in four variants – Aqua Blue fume, Red fume, Cosmic Green fume, and a Funky Blue fume. K2Luxury proudly presents one of the pieces from this collaboration – A fresh take on the Legacy Machine 101, this anniversary collaboration piece features the iconic Moser Red fumé dial, with just the hour/minute and a power reserve indicator on the face of the watch. There is absolutely no branding or text whatsoever on the dial, and even the iconic MB&F sub dials are gone, paving way for only the most essential elements of the watch. The massive 14mm-wide centered balance wheel with its supporting bridges takes center stage dancing to the rhythm of the Straumann double balance spring from Precision Engineering AG (Moser’s technical wing), which is not just a pretty face – it also improves accuracy and isochronism. All of it is encased in a domed, double AR-coated sapphire crystal and it is a visual treat to look at – from every angle.

Now on to the movement side, seen through the sapphire case back is the legendary LM101 manual-wound movement (signed MB&F with K. Voutilainen), beating at 18,000 bph, and a 45-hour power reserve. At 40mm wide and 16mm high, with an off-centered crown, the watch fits beautifully on the wrist, letting out the right amount of oomph!

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.