The present reference is the MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual in stainless steel with a salmon dial\u2014an audacious evolution of the perpetual calendar that pairs modern engineering with the romance of classical watchmaking. At 44 mm in diameter and 17.5 mm thick, the steel case conveys purposeful resilience and everyday versatility, while the salmon-toned stage beneath the suspended 14 mm balance wheel delivers instant, unmistakable charisma.<\/p>\n
At the heart of this beats the revolutionary, fully integrated perpetual calendar conceived with master watchmaker Stephen McDonnell. This architecture\u2014built around a mechanical \u201cprocessor\u201d with inbuilt safety mechanisms\u2014reimagines the complication from first principles. Hours and minutes are anchored centrally, while ring\u2011shaped enamel subdials with crisp black numerals display day, date, and month; a retrograde leap\u2011year indicator and a power\u2011reserve display complete the tableau. The movement advances with elegant logic, engineered to minimize user error and maximize reliability.<\/p>\n
The manual\u2011winding calibre, composed of 581 components and 41 jewels, runs at a stately 18,000 vph and stores 72 hours of autonomy via twin barrels. Its dial\u2011side complication celebrates transparency and depth, while the reverse reveals finishing that honors 19th\u2011century traditions: Geneva waves, hand\u2011polished bevels with sharp internal angles, and hand\u2011engraved inscriptions\u2014craft elevated to sculpture.<\/p>\n
Despite its theatrical presence, it remains thoughtfully wearable. The curved sapphire dome, the open architecture, and the salmon palette create warmth and legibility without resorting to lume, and the watch secures with a hand\u2011stitched alligator strap (black, grey, brown, or blue) on a stainless\u2011steel folding buckle matched to the case. Water resistance is 30 meters.<\/p>\n
In the Legacy Machine Perpetual Salmon, MB&F\u2019s boundary\u2011pushing spirit is fused with timeless aesthetics: a steel\u2011cased, salmon\u2011dialed statement piece whose perpetual calendar is as intelligent as it is beautiful\u2014built for connoisseurs who demand innovation with soul.<\/p>\n
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MB&F – bio<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in July 2005 and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
\nThey are known for their futuristic designs inspired by science fiction especially with The \u201cHorological Machines\u201d and the \u201cLegacy Machines\u201d collection.
\nThey represents a collaborative effort between artisans, artists and professionals who collectively design unique horological masterpieces. \u00a0All their “machines” are\u00a0inspired by a either a vintage car design, spaceship or another imaginative vehicles from its founder’s mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n