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On the wrist (video inside) …
So which do I prefer, 18K white or rose gold?
I fully expected to prefer the RG LM1, given its link with traditional horology. But on the wrist I found myself drawn to the WG piece. The RG is more ‘old world’, but perhaps too much so. The WG creates a bridge to the modern world. It frames the movement perfectly and sets off the white lacquered subdials.
But the best news is that either piece is brilliant and unique. It’s not a case (pardon the pun) of simply providing different metals for the sake of it. Like the original YG and WG La Tradition’s from Breguet, they feel like different watches, both old and new, but perfectly harmonised.
What do you think from the wristshots?
White gold.
Rose (red) gold.
And on the ‘creators’ wrist …
(Max makes all the watches in a size that fits him comfortably, and he does not have a large wrist. You can see this attention to detail in the short lugs and wide straps. I rarely go past 42mm myself, but the LM1 is remarkably well proportioned and wearable …)
Max’s ‘daily wearer’, the HM3 Starcruiser …
My thoughts on the MB&F Legacy Machine No. 1
Hi All, By now you will have seen and read about Max Busser's new creation, the Legacy Machine No. 1 (LM1). While visiting Singapore recently I was fortunate to be able talk to Max and handle the new watches. I have had a few days to let the impact of thi...
In Max's own words (video inside) ...
Max Busser introducing the Legacy Machine No. 1, Singapore October 5, 2011 ...
On the wrist (video inside) …
So which do I prefer, 18K white or rose gold? I fully expected to prefer the RG LM1, given its link with traditional horology. But on the wrist I found myself drawn to the WG piece. The RG is more ‘old world’, but perhaps too much so. The WG creates a bri...
loved this review and the watch
I could really see myself wearing one, a first for me with MB&F. The one point of difference I would note is that I don't think it is fair to say the LM1 is "much more" than the Journe Resonance - despite the dial similarities, the Resonance clearly w...
Lunch at Restaurant Andre ...
And finally, this wouldn’t be a PuristS review without food. The LM1 presentation was held at Restaurant Andre in Singapore, on the outskirts of Chinatown. While the watches distracted everyone, the food of French-trained Taiwanese chef André Chiang, also...
Couldn't agree more.
While I don't see any MB&F watch on my wrist this is the first one that I've seen that made me say "I'd wear that". The others just don't work as an office knockabout. As a work of art, or sure. Thanks for shedding additional light on this model. Can'...
Great food presentation and photos
I saw a TV program ( could be SBS, Poh's travel series ) on how Andre goes through his creation and concept process including having plates designed with the right texture to present his food. What detail. Will be on my must try list in SG. Cheers,dreamer
That's a real purists approach. Attention to detail ...
Restaurant Andre is definitely worth a repeat visit. The focus was on the LM1, but the dishes had clear flavors and good ingredients. Not to much fiddling with fancy froths and tricky details, but very well executed. Andrew
Great review, Andrew.
I'm starting to warm up to this watch. I find it a bit strange at first but your review help a lot. I miss Max when he's in town but hopefully I'll get my chance to see the piece in metal. From what I can see you had a lot of fun going to Singapore for wa...
But wait, there’s more!
One final image of my favourite WG LM1. I love this image because it demonstrates the three-dimensional nature of the movement, the size (14mm) of the balance wheel (built by Yann Le Martret of Manufacture d'ébauches de balanciers) with recessed regulatin...
Tremendious - goes immediately to the masthead
Thanks for this detailed review too. I think I am warming up to this watch. Don
Love love love
Thank you for the reivew (watch and food). This is a stunning watch. Of all the MB&Fs, this is the one that speaks to me the most, via photos. I've yet to see any in the flesh, alas.
Great work by Max!
Max's creation are always interesting, and this is certainly no exception. I admire the way the LM1 actually look just like a traditional watch from afar, yet when you look closely, Max's clever ideas are all over it! Thank you Andrew for the delicious po...
Andrew great analysis, like you the first time I saw the LM1 I immediately thought of the
Journe Resonance because of the dual dials but wow wow and wow, MB&F never cease to amaze and excite. I love the way they keep reinventing themselves without resting on their laurels.
I assume that is where the collaborations with ...
... "friends" comes in, but it takes someone like Max to hold it all together with a clear vision. Otherwise we might expect to see a few camels.* * a horse designed by a committee A
Pure art on the wrist.
A little bit too BIG, but amazing. Love the way it looks, love the movement, love the team , I guess the price will be out of my reach, but at least I can enjoy them here. Thanks for sharing, Congrats to Max and Kari. Vte
Thanks Andrew. Sorry to have missed you at the event.
That week is especially packed and I didn't attend any of them! - SJX
Packed for me too ...
I sneaked a few minutes at Montblanc and it was coincidence that Max was in town with the LM1, but otherwise it was all bird parks, zoos, Universal Studios and toy shops (in the true meaning of that term). I promise to catch up with the SG PuristS next ti...
Thanks a lot Andrew for the comprehensive report.
It gives me the will to see it very quickly! Fx
WOnderful coverage and review!
I just wished that the dials were enamel, and that a Pt version is available. Thanks mate! Stephen
Pt would make the watch 50% heavier ...
... as there is quite a lot of case! And combined with the height would make it unwieldy on the wrist. I think Max made the right choice on this occasion. A
I see
Well, just wish that it exists still though! You know my love for it goes beyond logic. Stephen
Great writeup
Enjoyed it. You mentioned all the salient points i wanted to know.Thanks. Cheers,dreamer
I have exactly the same views as yours, sorry to have missed you here
LM opening up new client base, even anecdotal evidence on this very thread suggest so. Reminding of FPJ resonance. Collaboration with Kari etc. And I also thought of the La Trad, albeit in the Tourbillon guise, extracting the same feeling both metals evok...
Why aren't the dials in enamel?
Several people have made the comment that it would have been more appropriate for a 'legacy' watch, drawing inspiration from the 19th century, to have an enamel dial. I asked Max this question and here is what he had to say: "The logical choice would have...
Thanks Andrew
A great review, must have been an enjoyable trip, can't hel thinking that together with the Millenary 4101 we might start seeing more pieces displaying their movements on the dial . . . . . .
enjoy reading this post...
... after reading several posts including yours on this watch, find it very interesting. it seems to me teaming up with several independent watchmakers to make a watch will be the upcoming trend. do let us know if you visit to SG again and your schedule i...