MB&F

FEATURE

Essence of Emerald: 15 Green-Dial Watches On Sale Now

It doesn’t get any greener in today’s watch world. Or does it? There have never been as many green watches as there are today, and in this feature from our 2019 Special Design Issue, on sale now, we explore the emergence of the trend and showcase 15 currently available emerald-hued timepieces. Although blue has been...

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May 23, 2019 by Ruediger Bucher

PROMOTION

Connected to the World: Introducing the G-Shock MTG-B1000-1A

The G-SHOCK MTG collection, in which the “MT” stands for “Metal Twisted,” continues to expand and to win over new fans worldwide. “Metal Twisted” refers to the original model’s unique case construction, with a stainless steel covering melded to the G-SHOCK brand’s advanced “core guard structure” of stainless steel,resin and a substance called “Alpha Gel.” Following up...

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Jun 10, 2019 by WatchTime

COUNTDOWN TO WTLA:

MB&F Updates the Legacy Machine Split Escapement with a Green Dial and a Titanium Case

When the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement debuted in 2017, it was immediately available in four limited-edition options all encased in white gold with a variety of dial colors and treatments. In 2018, the watch was one of six finalists in the Men’s category at the annual GPHG award. This year, the brand led by...

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Apr 30, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Max Büsser of MB&F: “The Watch is My Canvas”

Year after year, MB&F surprises connoisseurs with watches that look and function totally unlike all other familiar timepieces. In this wide-ranging Q&A, Max Büsser, the founder and creative mastermind of this Geneva-based brand, talks about his concept, which sees a watch as a work of art.

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Apr 25, 2019 by Maria-Bettina Eich

PROMOTION:

LENVINO Watch Co. Returns with a Flying Tourbillon Wristwatch for Only $499

Lenvino Watch Co., launched in Hong Kong in January 2017, is described by its founders as “a group of watch addicts with the passion and constancy of traditional watch craftsmanship” who aim to “awaken people’s minds about the core function of a watch.” In December 2017, the microbrand launched its first Kickstarter campaign to fund...

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Jun 5, 2019 by WatchTime

Baselworld 2019:

WatchTime’s Official Editors’ Round Table for Baselworld

Baselworld 2019 will most likely go down as the show’s deciding year: On one hand, Baselworld had to deal with yet another significantly lower number of exhibitors (and visitors); on the other hand, the show’s new management also had to make sure the outlook for 2020 would be convincing enough to bring back large portions...

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Apr 6, 2019 by WatchTime

EVENTS:

WatchTime Los Angeles 2019: Introducing the Brands, Part 4

As we previously announced, WatchTime is bringing the WatchTime New York event concept to the West Coast on May 3 – 4, 2019. We’ll be taking over the Hudson Loft space in Downtown Los Angeles — just minutes from Staples Center — for two days to bring you the best in luxury timepieces. For those who...

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Mar 29, 2019 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2019:

The Official WatchTime Pre-Baselworld 2019 Roundup

Baselworld 2019 is a day away and our team is on the ground in Switzerland ready to bring you the latest and greatest horological happenings. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook if you aren’t already and get ready for the breaking news that is sure to follow. While you anxiously wait for the latest update, you...

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Mar 19, 2019 by WatchTime

PRE-BASELWORLD 2019:

MB&F Launches its First Ladies’ Watch, the Legacy Machine FlyingT

MB&F, the independent brand best known for its wildly creative timepieces, has unveiled its first wristwatch meant for female collectors, the Legacy Machine FlyingT. And just like with everything the 14-year-old brand does, there is a lot more to this timepiece than what meets the eye. This isn’t a men’s watch from the Legacy Machine...

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Mar 14, 2019 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Time in the Clear: 7 Watches with Sapphire Cases

Sapphire crystals are a common element in luxury watches, but entire watch cases made of sapphire have been and remain a rarity in the watch world. However, several brands including Hublot and Richard Mille have recently joined the sapphire-case party, each in their own distinctive fashion. Here are 7 notable sapphire-cased watches.

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Oct 31, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

The 10 GPHG-Nominated Brands You’ll See at WatchTime New York 2018

Frequently described as “The Oscars of Watchmaking,” the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is the most coveted prize in the world of horology. Although the winners in each of the 12 categories won’t be announced until Friday, Nov. 9, we’ll have a number of this year’s nominees on view this weekend at WatchTime New York....

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Oct 25, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

All the Independent Watch Brands You’ll See at WatchTime New York 2018

Although we celebrate all brands, big and small, at WatchTime New York, we have a special place for many of the independents that choose to exhibit during our annual showcase. This year, we have a spectacular lineup of independent brands, many with their namesakes, founders, and primary watchmakers attending, that will be showing off their...

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Oct 24, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Showing at WatchTime New York 2018: MB&F Horological Machine No. 9 ‘Flow’

WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch show, starts on Friday! As we continue our countdown to the long-awaited collectors’ event, taking place at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 26-27, we are highlighting notable new timepieces that guests will discover there. Today, we’re taking a look at MB&F’s ninth Horological Machine, the aptly-named ‘Flow.’ Although...

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Oct 22, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS:

WatchTime New York 2018: Introducing the Brands

The fourth annual WatchTime New York show is a little over a month away and the 2018 edition is prepared to be our largest and most exciting yet. We’ve got 31 brands showcasing on the floor plus a variety of panels highlighting independent watchmakers, American microbrands, and a state-of-the-industry discussion featuring a number of renowned...

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Sep 13, 2018 by WatchTime

NEWS:

Six Rare and Exclusive Watches You’ll Find at the New Cellini Jewelers Boutique

A New York institution since it first opened in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria in 1977, Cellini Jewelers recently found a new home at 430 Park Avenue. Forced to relocate after the grand hotel shuttered its doors for renovations in March 2017, founder Leon Adams picked a premium location in the beating heart of...

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May 21, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

It’s Not Easy Being Green: MB&F Releases a Viridescent Aquapod

The MB&F HM7 Aquapod is back. First released in 2017, the original Aquapod combined an annular design inspired by a jellyfish with dive watch elements and a flying tourbillon. This morning, the brand announced the introduction of a new limited-edition version with a titanium case and an electric-green bezel. If you recall, the unidirectional bezel construction from...

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Apr 24, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

10 Green Watches to go with Your Pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day

Green watches are proving more and more popular these days, so what better holiday to highlight a few of our favorite viridescent watches than St. Patrick’s Day? We’ve collected a few of the more notable models, but with so many brands embracing the hue, we restricted it to timepieces released in the past two years....

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Mar 17, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2018:

MB&F and Sarpaneva Join Forces for the MoonMachine 2

SIHH 2018 is finished. Kaput. Done for. That doesn’t mean that we still don’t have plenty of new watches to discuss. One of the most interesting collaborations we saw last week in Geneva was between MB&F and Sarpaneva. MB&F, as you probably know, is one of the world’s foremost producers of avant-garde timepieces. However, Sarpaneva...

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Jan 22, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

An Interview With MB&F Watch Designer Eric Giroud

For WatchTime’s Design Special 2018 we sat down with several different design professionals to talk about how they see the role of design in watchmaking, where they get their ideas from, and what they think good design is. Here are the answers we got from Eric Giroud, product designer and owner of Through the Looking Glass:

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Nov 25, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

5 Notable Tourbillon Watches Spotted at WatchTime New York 2017

Yesterday, we showcased some watches from our recent WatchTime New York event that we found suitable for everyday wear based on their accessible prices, classically clean designs, and simplicity of functions. So what about the other end of the spectrum — ultra-high-end timepieces for deep-pocketed collectors, characterized by that badge of horological expertise, the tourbillon? Here we take a look at five that were on display at the show.

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Oct 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: MB&F HM7 “Aquapod”

At WatchTime New York 2017, MB&F will showcase one of this year's most buzzed-about releases from SIHH 2017, its Horological Machine No. 7, nicknamed "Aquapod," which combines a radially symmetric design inspired by a jellyfish with a flying tourbillon and some elements of a classical divers' watch. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Aug 9, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Here Are All 49 Unique Timepieces Up for Auction at Only Watch 2017

The seventh edition of the biennial Only Watch auction — a charity auction whose proceeds are devoted to the research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy — will be held November 11, 2017, at Christie’s in Geneva. As in previous years, a number of watch brands — from large luxury maisons to small, independent watchmakers — will donate...

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Jul 18, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

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