The Basics
The MB&F Horological Machine No. 7 ‘Aquapod’ was introduced at SIHH 2017. It features a unique case design and construction, which is said to be inspired by jellyfish. It is powered by a self-winding movement with central 60-second tourbillon. Not withstanding its aquatic source of inspiration and dive-style bezel, it is water resistant up to a modest 50 meters. Reference 70.RLB.B has a red gold case and a black bezel.
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Horological Machines |
| Reference: | 70.RLB.B |
| Name: | Horological Machine N°7 Aquapod Red Gold / Black |
| Produced: | 2017 |
| Limited: | Yes, 66 units |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 70.RLB.B from Horological Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Horological Machine N°7 Aquapod Red Gold / Black (70.RLB.B) was originally released in 2017. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 72-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The red gold case measures 53.8mm in diameter and roughly 21.3mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with -shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. MB&F’s Horological Machines model 70.RLB.B is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Red Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 53.8mm |
| Height: | 21.3mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 50 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Horological Machines 70.RLB.B movement is a powered by caliber HM7 made by MB&F. The 35-jewel hand-wound movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 72-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Caliber: | HM7 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 35 |
| Reserve: | 72 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Tourbillon Escapement |
The Price
How much does the MB&F’s Horological Machines 70.RLB.B cost? This watch was introduced in 2017 and has been in MB&F’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 66 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: MB&F
- Model: Horological Machine N°7 Aquapod Red Gold / Black
- Reference Number: 70.RLB.B
- Limited: Yes, 66 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Red Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 53.8
- Thickness: 21.3
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and -shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: MB&F
- Caliber: HM7
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 35
- Power Reserve: 72 hours
- Frequency: 18000 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About MB&F
Maximilian Busser and Friends, normally shortened down to MB&F, is a Swiss watch brand founded by Maximilian Busser in July 2005 and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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