SIGNED MB&F & KARI VOUTILAINEN, LEGACY MACHINE MODEL, REF. LM101, CASE NO. 51R12559, CIRCA 2014

Maximillian Büsser, the mastermind behind the contemporary brand MB&F, famous for their extraordinary and other-worldly haute horology masterpieces since 2007 has quickly climbed the ladder in the past few years as a top independent watchmaker and collector-favored brand. The Legacy Machine, a cornerstone model of the manufacturer is one of the most important and desirable models as it melds traditional watchmaking with contemporary technology and innovation. Inspired by the works from the godfathers of mechanical watchmaking: Abraham-Louise Breguet, Ferdinand Berthoud, and Antide Janvier, these inventive geniuses were united by their strive for experimentation with dual regulators, and MB&F’s Legacy Machine continues their works two and a half centuries later.

In 2014, MB&F introduced the Legacy Machine No. 101 (LM101) to the market. With a more compact 40 mm case, the new model retains the iconic floating balance wheel and three-dimensional dial structure of the LM1. Its true originality lies in its embodiment of simplicity, reflecting the creators' vision to distill the wristwatch down to its bare essentials: the balance wheel and time display. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of this model is hidden from view - it houses an entirely new movement, developed entirely in-house by MB&F.