The Basics
For a classically sized 40mm wristwatch, Legacy Machine 101 covers a lot of ground. Or to be more precise, LM101 covers a lot of time: over 100 years between inspiration and realisation. Legacy Machine 101 embodies and accentuates the very essence of what is essential in a wristwatch: the balance wheel, which is responsible for regulating precision; how much power remains in the mainspring, which indicates when it needs to be next wound; and of course, the time. LM101 has one more very special feature, one that cannot be seen: it houses the very first movement developed entirely in-house by MB&F. Visually, LM101 is dominated by the monumental suspended balance wheel. Two pristine-white subdials: At the top right, highly legible hours and minutes are displayed by beautiful blued-gold hands , while the 45-hour power reserve indicator is displayed in a smaller, but similar subdial below. In an apparent feat of magic, the sapphire crystal protecting the dial appears to be invisible; creating the illusion that you can reach out and touch the balance wheel hanging mesmerisingly from elegant twin arches. Turning over Legacy Machine 101, the display back crystal reveals the exquisitely hand-finished movement. Sensually curved plates and bridges designed by award-winning independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen pay homage to the style found in high quality historic pocket watches and testify to the respect accorded to historical legitimacy. Legacy Machine 101 is available in 18k red, white gold or a limited edition in platinum 950 (33 pieces). Two special limited ‘Frost’ editions with frosted finishing are available in 18k yellow gold (18 pieces) and 18k red gold (33 pieces).
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Legacy Machines |
| Reference: | 51.PL.W |
| Name: | Legacy Machine LM101 Platinum |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | Yes, 33 units |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 51.PL.W from Legacy Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Legacy Machine LM101 Platinum (51.PL.W) was originally released in N/A. 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 40mm 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 51.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: | 40mm |
| Height: | 16mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Legacy Machines 51.PL.W movement is a powered by caliber LM101 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: | LM101 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 23 |
| Reserve: | 45 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the MB&F’s Legacy Machines 51.PL.W cost? This watch was introduced in N/A 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 LM101 Platinum
- Reference Number: 51.PL.W
- Limited: Yes, 33 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Platinum
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 40
- 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: LM101
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 23
- Power Reserve: 45 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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