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Hi Arthur,

Forgive me if I am misreading your comment, but I want this to be clear. The stated purpose of MB&F is to CREATE. That is what we enjoy. Any marketing or other activities are only there so that we can continue to create freely long into the future. With our minuscule production numbers and our commitment to creating, I have a hard time understanding your criticism.

Last year we produced a total of 12 Black Frogs (limited edition) and 20 Ti Frogs (limited yearly production). This year we will produce 38 Frogs total including the 10 which we have specifically made as a 'thank you' for this community. Compared to the limited edition runs of any other brand, these are BEYOND rare.

Frankly, we could have sold 35 Ti Frogs each year and never made the other versions. Who wins in that scenario? We don't get the fun of creating new pieces and buyers don't get any choice. To compare this with other companies that make 500-5000 pieces for any occasion you can imagine is just simply not fair.

I usually stay away from these discussions, but I have to say that we work EXTREMELY hard to do what's best for the long term health of our company and for the amazing collectors all over the world that understand what we're doing and buy our pieces.

If you have any other questions I'm happy to answer them.

Best,
Steve

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Max Busser and friends #4! The plane that is also a watch!

 
By: Dje : December 27th, 2010-07:45
The watch show Belles Montres in Paris in November was a first opportunity for me to see the HM4 by Max Busser and his friends. I had seen the base calibre in Basel in March, but the full watch was still yet to meet. I've really appreciated the HM2 and wo...  

Great photography...

 
By: CL : December 27th, 2010-08:09
I love the way you photograph the watch, gives it a romantic feel. I bet you are a romantic soul For the watch, it looks for like an old plane to me. For some reason, I think of the movie Memphis Belle, which I love. As for dreams, no..this watch doesn't ... 

I know.....and I'm now

 
By: CL : January 3rd, 2011-18:15
shopping for a progressive watch, on the hunt now....fun *CL

great photos of piece of art on the wrist...

 
By: ocwatching : December 27th, 2010-08:39
saw the Thunderbolt at the Winter GTG and was simply amazed at the piece... and your great photos and words managed to capture the magic in the piece...thank you!

Could it be that you like the watch Jerome ?

 
By: DonCorson : December 27th, 2010-09:31
What an elogie! I don't see all that, althougt I am from the Star Trek generation, but for those that do, dream on! Don

For mr...I see gradual move for MBF

 
By: Hororgasm : December 27th, 2010-09:33
I know many have written about MBFs , and every machine and it's variants have been covered to death. But being a owner of 1,2 and 3. I can safely expressed the ownership experience and how many feelings towards them evolved over time. I will do that in a... 

My friend.. you rightfully associate 2 brands (albeit one is a model)

 
By: ArthurSG : December 28th, 2010-00:42
that greatly instigate my current skepticism and fuels my ongoing horfatigue... and for commercial exploits (well not the same word but intent perhaps the same?)... indeed, the recent wave of variants with the chocolate being the latest, seems to suport t... 

Sure mate...we discussed this several times, and the conclusions fluctuates though

 
By: Hororgasm : December 28th, 2010-08:14
Granted profit motive, as every economic entity should be, the price points in many ways reflects that stance...small volume high prices. However I draw a line, or imagine I do, between AP ROOs and Hublots unlimited limited editions and that of MBFs. firs... 

Production figures

 
By: SteveH : December 28th, 2010-10:41
Hi Arthur, Forgive me if I am misreading your comment, but I want this to be clear. The stated purpose of MB&F is to CREATE. That is what we enjoy. Any marketing or other activities are only there so that we can continue to create freely long into the fut... 

Thank you for your comments

 
By: Dje : January 3rd, 2011-12:35
Hi Horo, Thank you for your handful comments! We don't have so many opportunities to read from the owner of three HM models. Is this your HM2? I love this version. Cheers Dje...  

Howdy

 
By: Hororgasm : January 3rd, 2011-13:06
Yes, it is my 2.2...I have some sort of a family shot....and I actually intend to write about all three of them, and my feelings towards them after owning each between 1-2 years plus, sort of then and now, and if the freshness of the concept of the machin... 

Great pictures

 
By: jek : December 28th, 2010-01:03
and great post, i know i will love the HM4.

So happy you like the Thunderbolt!

 
By: SteveH : December 28th, 2010-10:40
I have to say, this piece makes me very proud to be a part of the MB&F adventure. The risks Max took in creating this piece and seeing the project through to such an amazing degree of quality are inspiring. Truly a piece of art. Best, Steve

Thanks a lot Jérôme for your feelings about this Machine.

 
By: foversta : December 28th, 2010-14:11
My only concern about this watch is the classic time display: yes, it is the first HM with, I would say, "normal" minutes and hours hands ! Of course, it is coherent with the inspiration of the Machine but I would have prefered something more original on ... 

Understood but...

 
By: Dje : January 3rd, 2011-12:45
Hi, Thank you Francois Xavier, I understand your point but as I'm really shortsighted, I really appreciate easily readable watches. Maybe that's why.... Cheers Dje