MB&F LM2 and Dufour Duality Comparison

Gary G · 2013-09-14T07:36:35Z

Explore the MB&F LM2 in rose and white gold, compared to its inspiration, the Dufour Duality. See exclusive photos and insights on these dual escapement masterpieces.

Gary G

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Gary G shares an exclusive look at the MB&F LM2, juxtaposed with its direct inspiration, the revered Dufour Duality. His photo essay captures the mesmerizing dual balances of the LM2 in both rose and white gold, offering a rare side-by-side comparison that highlights the lineage and innovative spirit of these exceptional independent timepieces.

Greetings to all! Our NorCal gang and other invited guests had the great honor of dining with Max Büsser earlier this week as he swung through our area on his way back to Switzerland from Asia. An added treat for me was the opportunity to spend a couple of hours photographing the RG and WG versions of this watch back at the house, along with the watch that Max has credited as the inspiration for the HM2 -- one of the all time greats, the Dufour Duality.

A lot has been said already about the LM2, so I'll keep it brief -- for me it is a really compelling watch. Mesmerizing to see the two balances swing, pause briefly, and then fire off in the other direction -- and the wrist presence is great. Right at the maximum size for my wrist (I'll post a wrist shot or two separately) but very comfortable and sits well, too.

A super-duper bonus was the ability to match the LM2 up with its inspiration -- a good friend's Duality. Definite goose-bump territory for yours truly...

I prefer the WG version, so spent most of my brief available time photographing it -- had I been thinking, I likely would have started with the RG version, as the reflections from the darker dial of the WG watch were murder to deal with! There was also the constraint that all three watches were fully wound and running, which took some potential angles and photo ideas (e.g., stacks of the Duality dial) out of the mix -- and you can see that the LM2 balance wheels were whirring away!

Enough talking -- how about some photos?

My standard apology/disclaimer here for the PuristS photo uploader, which seems to exist to do violence to resolution, lighting, and saturation but otherwise does a fine job...

Hope you enjoyed!

Best,

Gary G

This message has been edited by small-luxury-world on 2013-09-14 10:08:53

Key Points from the Discussion

The MB&F LM2, with its dual escapement, is a compelling watch that draws inspiration from horological greats like the Dufour Duality, a rare and significant piece in watchmaking history.
The LM2's movement, with Kari Voutilainen's involvement in finishing, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and execution, as expected from such a collaboration.
While the LM2 is visually stunning, its size (likely over 40mm) is a drawback for collectors with smaller wrists, who wish for a more 'legacy' diameter.
The LM2 successfully blends tradition and originality, representing a significant 'Opus' from Max Büsser and his collaborators, with the platinum version and its dark dial being particularly admired.
Demand for the MB&F LM2 has been very strong at retail, indicating its success and appeal within the high-end independent watch market.

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CaliforniaJed

Sep 14, 2013

Well done, Gary, photo uploader notwithstanding. Beautifully photographed. Beautiful watches. Thanks for posting. Best, CaliforniaJed

mhickcox

Sep 14, 2013

I think you captured the shear beauty of these marvels. Well done! M

Iceman

Sep 14, 2013

Wonderful fotos and a beautiful watch. Only drawback is its sz for my chicken wrist. If its 38-39mm this could be my 1st indi. Best Iceman

tahoeblue

Sep 14, 2013

and that is an understatement. You are right that getting the LM2 together with the Duality is goose-bump territory. Perhaps there is no better watch from which to draw inspiration. I have to say the LM2 is a gorgeous watch, very compelling in concept and execution. It is no surprise that the list of dual escapement watches in the history of horology is quite short, and includes some of the all time great watchmakers. The movement of this watch is gorgeous, and one would expect no less in finish

Gary G

Sep 17, 2013

Very pleased that you enjoyed these -- I had great fun taking them, even though I didn't have that much time to get the "job" done! Best, Gary

Gary G

Sep 17, 2013

Great fun to see everyone at the event :-) Best, Gary

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