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MB&F
Self-described as a 'horological concept lab,' MB&F collaborates with independent artisans to create sculptural, robot- and spacecraft-inspired mechanical art pieces.
- Founded
- 2005
- Founder
- Maximilian Büsser
- Country
- Switzerland
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Status
- Independent, privately owned
- Signature materials
- Titanium, sapphire crystal domes, PVD-coated finishes, AI GRADE 5 titanium
- Signature movements
- In-house sculptural calibres developed with independent movement specialists
- Notable designers
- Maximilian Büsser, Eric Giroud
- Collections
- 3
Every collection
Collections & specifications
MB&F's flagship 'HM' series of three-dimensional, sculptural timepieces inspired by aviation, automotive and sci-fi design.
- Category
- Sculptural avant-garde watch
- Designers
- Maximilian Büsser, Eric Giroud
- Case materials
- Titanium, sapphire, red gold, PVD-coated steel
- Sizes
- 40mm – 55mm (varies widely by model)
- Dial
- Domed sapphire displays with dual time indicators
- Crystal
- Sapphire, multi-domed
- Strap / bracelet
- Rubber strap, alligator leather strap
- Movements
- In-house sculptural calibres, engine-built with independent constructors
- Movement type
- Manual and automatic
- Power reserve
- 45 – 72 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m – 50m
- Complications
- Dual time · Tourbillon · Power reserve indicator
- Key references
- HM3 Frog, HM9 Flow, HM11 Architect
- Price band
- USD 150,000 – 350,000
Legacy Machine
2011
A more classically inspired complement to the Horological Machines, featuring a large suspended balance wheel visible above the dial.
- Category
- Neoclassical high complication
- Designers
- Maximilian Büsser, Eric Giroud
- Case materials
- Red gold, white gold, platinum, titanium
- Sizes
- 42mm – 44mm
- Dial
- Domed enamel dial with suspended balance
- Crystal
- Sapphire, domed
- Strap / bracelet
- Alligator leather strap
- Movements
- In-house Calibre with flying balance suspension
- Movement type
- Manual and automatic
- Power reserve
- 45 – 100 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Complications
- Suspended balance · Perpetual calendar · Split-seconds chronograph
- Key references
- LM101, LM Perpetual, LM Split Escapement
- Price band
- USD 90,000 – 250,000
M.A.D. Editions
2020
More affordable, higher-volume spinoff line making MB&F's playful design language accessible to a broader audience.
- Category
- Accessible avant-garde watch
- Designers
- Maximilian Büsser, Eric Giroud
- Case materials
- Stainless steel, titanium
- Sizes
- 42mm
- Dial
- Openworked dial with jumping-hour display
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Rubber strap, NATO strap
- Movements
- Base automatic calibre with MB&F module
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Complications
- Jumping hours
- Key references
- MAD.1, MAD.Edition M.A.D.1
- Price band
- USD 5,000 – 10,000