Back to Basics - LM101 MB&F

So Max Busser was in town recently to launch the new Legacy Machine named LM101.

Back to basics is what the LM101 is - the "least" complicated piece by Max Busser and Friends. And what a beauty the 101 is. First. let's start with a comparison - the LM2 versus the LM101, side-by-side.

The LM101 is a very wearable 40mm bearing the hallmark of the LM series - a domed shaped sapphire glass and a suspended balance wheel.

The crown is at the four o'clock position and the dial displays the time and a power reserve. As with all LM art pieces, the dials are beautifully shiny and resembles enamel. But Max says they are not enamel but rather a special form of lacquer.

A closer look at the watch - the bottom dial is the power reserve.

And the case back - the hand wound movement signed by Max and Kari Voutilainen. Level of finish is what you would expect from an MB&F.

Another look at the watch - sorry for the poor quality of the pictures as it was taken in restaurant lighting. The timepiece is in white gold.

A final look at the LM101 in B&W. Understand the pricing is sub 90k SGD. A very beautifully crafted piece and one for the ladies too. Kudos to Max and his back to basics! Thanks to the Hour Glass for hosting the dinner.

That is Max unveiling the LM101 from his pouch. Congrats to a new wonderful art piece by MB&F!

Something is Brewing - MB&F

Max Busser was in town recently and we had the chance to have dinner with him.

And what for you might ask? Well, something is up for sure. For the time being, enjoy the shot of the LM2 that was on Max's wrist that night.

You may want to check out my blog on the LM2.

Count down… 7 days to go to a new Machine!

Thanks to the Hour Glass!

MB&F - Legacy Machine No 2

MB&F has done it again - with Legacy Machine Number 2, it changed from one-engine-two-dials to two-engines-one-dial.

Max calls it Kinetic Art - art in motion and I cannot agree more. Watching the two escapement beats simultaneously driving the watch is amazing. In actual fact, LM2 continued from LM1 with both technical experts Jean-Francois Mojon and Kari Voutilainen continuing from LM1. There are a lot of similarities but the one-to-two was changed to two-for-one. Coming in three metals, the platinum with blue dial is limited to 18 pieces while the rose gold and white gold versions are unlimited although production is limited to a very small number per year.

Inspired by the Duality by Philippe Dufour, Max felt he needed to create a watch with double balance wheel. What the team came up with not only pays homage to the past but also created a watch where two balance wheels driving one single gear train. Without going too much into the technical, the differential basically averages out the variation of the two balance wheels.

The lacquered dial is at the 12 o'clock position and the differential at the 6 o'clock position. The two balance wheels are suspended over the dial and the differential. The platinum comes with a blue (PVD) dial.

The rose gold version comes with a silver dial. Notice the high domed sapphire crystal.

The movement is well finished - very compact and reminiscent of a three quarter plate.

Movement comes with 44 jewels and a power reserve of 45 hours. Balance oscillates at 18,000 vph. The movement is hand finished.

Here's a wristshot. I thought the weight is more balanced on the LM1. Size of the watch is 44mm for both but the LM2 is slightly thicker.

Enjoy the sketch of the watch.

All I can say is that the LM2 is a great continuation of the LM1 and it is exquisite! If only I could afford one. Thanks The Hourglass for the invite and also Max for explaining his new Legacy Machine. Can't wait for the next HM...