Gary G
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MB&F LM2 and Its Inspiration -- New Photos!
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
MB&F LM2 and Its Inspiration -- New Photos!
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 o...
What a treat. That's a great HM2/Duality Sandwich!
Well done, Gary, photo uploader notwithstanding. Beautifully photographed. Beautiful watches. Thanks for posting. Best, CaliforniaJed
Many thanks, Jed
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
I think you meant ...
LM 2 and duality sandwich ? Because I understand HM 2 to be anothe MB&F watch.
beautiful photos Gary
I think you captured the shear beauty of these marvels. Well done! M
Appreciate the kind words, mhickcox!
Thanks for your post -- great to spend time with you at the event! Best, Gary
Your work of ART is Always a pleasure to my eyes Gary.
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
Thanks! Who knows...
...perhaps at some point Max may come out with something for those of us with smaller wrists! Best, Gary
Gary spectacular photos of spectacular watches,
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...
I suspect that
...Max has heard this view a lot! Perhaps at some point a smaller watch? Best, Gary
Thanks for your words, FX!
A great treat for me to be able to take them and share them here. Best, Gary
Great photos Gary.
This watch is so amazing. The depth is unlike any other. I want one.
Thanks -- I really love this piece!
Max mentioned that demand has been very strong at retail -- great to hear for him and the brand. Best, Gary
Is the Platinum .....
version which has a blue dial still available ? Or sold out already ? Just wondering.
Not sure
You would have to contact the retailer in your country -- Max did not say whether the PT is already sold out... Best, Gary
Thanks, John!
Love 'em both, although it is nigh until impossible to beat the Duality... Best, Gary
Excellent photos, Gary. Not less excellent watch.
Which blends Tradition and Originality. A great Opus from Max Busser and his friends. Like you, I prefer the " cold " Platinum version and its dark dial. A piece of Art. best, Nicolas.
I saw the LM1 and LM2 at...
the exhibition "Super Machines, Horological Heros" held at Singapore Paragon from the 18th September to 30th September'2013. These pieces are magnificent ! The LM2 displayed were the White gold and Yellow gold version. Didn't get to see the Platinum versi...