MB&F Legacy Machine 101 (LM101) Geneva Visit

Alkiro1 · 2017-05-06T08:04:15Z

Explore MB&F Legacy Machine 101 (LM101) models in Geneva. Collector insights on frosted gold, platinum, and movement accuracy. See rare independent watchmaking.

Alkiro1 shares a captivating visit to the MB&F Geneva boutique, showcasing the Legacy Machine 101 (LM101) in various iterations. His post, inspired by a fellow collector's piece, offers a rare glimpse into these horological machines and invites the community to discuss their preferences among the different finishes and materials.

First of all, a big thank you (ok I'm a little bit ironic) to Robin who POISONED me with his gorgeous, stunning, incredible and so on MB&F LM101.

So, I went to the MB&F Geneva shop this morning to see all these beauties in the flesh.

To begin, two line up with the four machines (only the frost yellow gold was missing). Really sorry for the bad quality of my shots (iPhone + artificial light). You can easily imagine that they don't do justice to these timepieces unfortunately.

Below a shot for each of them.

For the moment, I have a true preference for the frost RG (elegant and dressy) and the blue dial / platinum case (modern and sporty).

What are your thoughts?

Different treatments of the movement between the frost and the platinum.

Bonus track (the LM2).

Best wishes

Alkiro

Key Points from the Discussion

The chronometry of MB&F pieces is tested between -1 to +10 seconds a day, which is considered superlative for a 14mm flying balance wheel at 18,000 vph, though some dealers may miscommunicate tighter tolerances.
MB&F aims for all repairs to be completed within six weeks, a commitment to after-sales service.
The frosted yellow gold LM101 is often preferred for its elegance and dressy appeal, while the platinum case with a blue dial offers a more modern and sporty look.
Some collectors find the blue dial on MB&F's Legacy Machine series to be too light, questioning its enduring appeal.
One owner experienced poor timekeeping with their rose gold LM101, leading to a warranty return and eventual sale, despite appreciating the finishing.
The frosted LM101, particularly the yellow gold version, is highly regarded for its finishing, including work by Kari Voutilainen.

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HGL

May 6, 2017

What a gorgeous occupation for a saturday! Really great movement too! Enjoy your hard choices . Best, HGL

Clueless_Collector

May 6, 2017

For me, the Pt blue one will be the choice. The RG frosted dial looks too similar to your Breguet. Congrats in advance. Rgds Raymond

Alkiro1

May 6, 2017

Well, you know, when the weather is awful in Geneva, it's the best hobby no? Best wishes Alkiro

Alkiro1

May 6, 2017

For the moment, it's just an exploratory idea but I love this model so much. Best wishes Alkiro

RG1

May 6, 2017

Black dial is my favorite

Clueless_Collector

May 6, 2017

I'm also intrigued by this but only concern is the dome crystal and thickness. My worry is someday when I was swinging my arm and walking, I hear a collision sound and "ouch"... Rgds Raymond

MB&F Legacy Machine 101 (LM101) Geneva Visit

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