The Basics
With the ‘Frost’ limited editions, the large balance wheel of LM101 now contrasts magnificently against the effervescent backdrop of a frosted gold dial. Additional contrast is provided by Frost’s highly polished bezel and lugs, which make the matte surface of the frosted dial really pop. For many, the word “frost” conjures forth images of breath-condensing cold and bright, early-morning winter sunshine scintillating off frost-covered lawns. That natural frost sparkles vivaciously due to light reflecting off the microscopically uneven ice crystals – exactly like the LM101 Frost sparkles due to light reflecting off its microscopically uneven frosted surface. Abraham-Louis Breguet is credited with inventing the “frosted” finish in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. At the time, frosting protected dials and movements from oxidation and added subdued vivacity to movement plates. Traditional frosting methods involved dangerous acids which have been largely replaced by the safer method of carefully compressing the surface with a wire brush. This is however a much more difficult process to master and very few artisans today create true frosted finishes: the majority of surfaces that look frosted have in fact been bead blasted, which does not quite have the same visual impact. LM101 Frost is available in two limited editions: 18 pieces in yellow gold and 33 pieces in red gold.
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Legacy Machines |
| Reference: | 51.YL.FW |
| Name: | Legacy Machine LM101 Frost Yellow Gold |
| Produced: | 2015 |
| Limited: | Yes, 18 units |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 51.YL.FW from Legacy Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Legacy Machine LM101 Frost Yellow Gold (51.YL.FW) was originally released in 2015. 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 yellow gold 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.YL.FW 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: | Yellow gold |
| 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.YL.FW 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.YL.FW cost? This watch was introduced in 2015 and has been in MB&F’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 18 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 Frost Yellow Gold
- Reference Number: 51.YL.FW
- Limited: Yes, 18 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Yellow gold
- 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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