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Small-luxury-world's initial impressions of the MB&F Legacy Machine 1 (LM1) from 2012 provide a fascinating look at a watch that bridges traditional horology with avant-garde design. His post delves into the watch's unique aesthetic, its technical features, and the personal experience of wearing such a distinctive timepiece. This article revisits his detailed review and the community's insights on the LM1's enduring appeal.
The H. Moser Concept represents the brand's contemporary automatic offering, distinguished by its fumé dial treatment within the Concept series. This reference showcases the manufacturer's approach to modern watchmaking through its 40mm proportions and palladium case construction.
The 40mm palladium case houses the automatic HMC 200 caliber, providing 42 hours of power reserve. The watch features a sapphire crystal and fixed bezel configuration, with water resistance rated to 30 meters. The fumé dial is complemented by a leather strap, creating a refined aesthetic profile.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking contemporary H. Moser craftsmanship in precious metal casing. The palladium construction and fumé dial combination positions this piece within the brand's modern offerings, suitable for those appreciating the manufacturer's current design language. Production commenced in 2015 and continues to present.
If I could afford one MBF, it would be this one. Not that I am insensible to others MBF creations, but I don't have the style of life nor the wrist for them. But this one is something. Less exuberant than the others, more conventional, certainly, the concept does sing to me, as well as the whole watch. If I got it well, Kari was involved in the design, not in the finishings of the movement, hence the fact that it is below your expectations, Oliver. A kind of classical concept watch, which sounds
I find it very luminous. The LM1 is what I call a retro-neo watch and not a neo-retro. It is an innovative watch which could have been created in the past. When we analyse it, we can find a lot of common points with the HM4. Yes, yes! Thanks for your post. Fx
Well Oliver, you made a very nice encounter there. The balance wheel structure is indeed inspired from Eiffel creations. I saw it last year during the Belles montres in Paris (and hope to see it again this year). The WG version is my favorite too. As you said in spite of the fact it is a more classical looking and shaped watch from MB&F it is easier to wear in everyday life. But yet, it remains quite important on the wrist and not that easy to wear finally. But I think that one should "pull
hard to believe it's almost been a year since we checked out the Mad Gallery. Thanks again for showing me around Geneva, and I hope all is well with you, Oliver! Best, Chris
You captured all its beauty. Vte :)
it was my pleasure and I hope you are fine as well. You did an addictive trip, you spent lots of time at PuristS ... still fine? :-) Oliver
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