The Basics
Introduced at BaselWorld 2016, the MB&F HMX ‘Black Badger’ is the result of a collaboration between MB&F and Black Badger – the latter being a Swedish company founded by the Canadian-born James Thompson which is specialized in high-efficiency luminescent materials. For the HMX, the ‘Rocker Cover’ was re-imagined to incorporate Thompsons’ materials in the colours Radar Green, Phantom Blue, and Purple Reign; all limited editions of 18 pieces.
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Horological Machines |
| Reference: | 57.STPL.B |
| Name: | Horological Machine HMX Black Badger Purple |
| Produced: | 2015 |
| Limited: | Yes, 18 units |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 57.STPL.B from Horological Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Horological Machine HMX Black Badger Purple (57.STPL.B) was originally released in 2015. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel, titanium case measures 46.8mm in diameter and roughly 20.7mm thick. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with proprietary-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. MB&F’s Horological Machines model 57.STPL.B is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel, Titanium |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 46.8mm |
| Height: | 20.7mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Horological Machines 57.STPL.B movement is a powered by caliber HMX made by MB&F. The 29-jewel automatic movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Caliber: | HMX |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 29 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Minutes, Jumping Hours |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the MB&F’s Horological Machines 57.STPL.B 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: Horological Machine HMX Black Badger Purple
- Reference Number: 57.STPL.B
- Limited: Yes, 18 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel, Titanium
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 46.8
- Thickness: 20.7
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Proprietary-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: MB&F
- Caliber: HMX
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 29
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Minutes, Jumping Hours
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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