The Basics
Wild, extreme, outrageous, unrestrained: might be used to describe MB&F’s futuristic Horological Machines, but traditional, classical… round? With its monumental central balance; superlatively finished movement; completely independent dual time zones; unique vertical power reserve indicator and elegant annular case, Legacy Machine N°1 (LM1) is a tribute to the great innovators of traditional watchmaking; and above all, an authentic three-dimensional MB&F Machine. Legacy Machine N°1 was conceived when Maximilian Büsser started fantasising: “What would have happened if I had been born in 1867 instead of 1967? In the early 1900s the first wristwatches appear and I would want to create three-dimensional machines for the wrist, but there are no Grendizers, Star Wars or fighter jets for my inspiration. But I do have pocket watches, the Eiffel Tower and Jules Verne, so what might my more traditional machine look like? It has to be round and it has to be three-dimensional: Legacy Machine N°1 was my answer.” Gazing down through Legacy Machine N°1’s crystal clear bubble sapphire dome to the micro-mechanical fantasy below, it’s easy to imagine Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo looking upon the mythical underwater city of Atlantis. Legacy Machine N°1’s transcendental in-house movement bears testimony to the enormous talent of its creators. Jean-François Mojon and his team at Chronode (Best Watchmaker Prize at the 2010 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) met the considerable challenge of developing the calibre for LM1 from a blank sheet, while acclaimed independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen took responsibility for the aesthetic design and for strictly ensuring the utmost respect for tradition and fine-finishing. The movement of Legacy Machine N°1 proudly bears the names of both its creators, and is the first calibre other than Voutilainen’s own to bear his name. With Legacy Machine N°1, MB&F has majestically reinterpreted traditional 19th century watchmaking excellence to create a contemporary, three-dimensional objet d’art.
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Legacy Machines |
| Reference: | 01.PL.W |
| Name: | Legacy Machine N°1 LM1 Platinum |
| Produced: | 2014 – 2016 |
| Limited: | Yes, 33 units |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 01.PL.W from Legacy Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Legacy Machine N°1 LM1 Platinum (01.PL.W) was originally released in 2014 – 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 45-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The platinum case measures 44mm in diameter and roughly 16mm thick. The round case is paired with a white color dial with proprietary-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. MB&F’s Legacy Machines model 01.PL.W water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Platinum |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 44mm |
| Height: | 16mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Legacy Machines 01.PL.W movement is a powered by caliber LM1 made by MB&F. The 23-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 45-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Caliber: | LM1 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 23 |
| Reserve: | 45 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Additional 12 Hour Hand (adjustable) |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the MB&F’s Legacy Machines 01.PL.W cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in MB&F’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 33 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: Legacy Machine N°1 LM1 Platinum
- Reference Number: 01.PL.W
- Limited: Yes, 33 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Platinum
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 44
- Thickness: 16
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: White
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Proprietary-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: MB&F
- Caliber: LM1
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 23
- Power Reserve: 45 hours
- Frequency: 18000 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Additional 12 Hour Hand (adjustable)
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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