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Evo vs Classic MB&F
I recently acquired a stunning salmon perpetual MB&F. This is among their classic line of watches, with a more traditional case design.
I have recently wondered whether I should trade it for an Evo variant of the watch, mainly for its improved durability and water resistance. I live in a rather wet climate. Also, I don't currently own a sporty watch, and so it would add some diversity to my collection.
Anyone care to share thoughts/opinions? Obviously, there is no right answer here.
Two fast recent moves in a row ???
Perhaps a pause is best? Did the Classic come from a dealer, and if so, have you discussed this with them?
Hmmm... The post says....
"I recently acquired a stunning salmon perpetual MB&F.... I have recently wondered whether I should trade it for an Evo variant of the watch".
You do make a good point, how long is one recent to the next recent? Am sure your AD can help. The added waterproofness of the Evo is very appealing 👍
You do make a good point, how long is one recent to the next recent? Am sure your AD can help. The added waterproofness of the Evo is very appealing 👍
Different vibes, different love
but if you think the durability and WR are of your major concern then trade it. In my eyes they are stunning enough for me to have both as a subcollection if I were you .
Honestly, I think it comes down to aesthetics…
Are you really going to swim with the watch on? Otherwise wear long sleeves if it’s raining. I truly love them both, but I think the salmon dial is probably a bit more wearable.. I would consider owning both of them.
I am not sure you won't regret it, mon ami. And in case of doubts... How much is the water resistance on yours versus the new one?
But as mentioned below
it's not just water resistance. There is a significant shock absorption mechanism incorporated into the Evo case.
Just to follow up:
I thought about trading my salmon perpetual for the Evo, and I literally got nauseous at the thought of giving up the salmon. That's a pretty clear indication for what I should do!
The green turquoise one is stunning too. I had to look twice to see the more rugged case. I the sporty touch and some water resistance is what you are looking for to
case this exceptional caliber, this model provides it without really loosing anything of the appeal of your current model. Personally it seems even to add some appeal. imho
You know how I feel about this already bro since we already discussed it offline. Many people do not realize it is NOT just about WR since the Evo line also incorporates a much better shock system for sport's or ANY activity...
In the end it is up to you to decide which is best for the usage you anticipate for wearing such a piece.
For me and the Sequential Evo, it made more sense to go with the Evo since it is a sport's oriented piece and I use it as such.
The Pereptual model is not really a sport's oriented piece, more a casual piece IMHO, but if you did want to be able to wear it in more active situations (including some which would see water coming into play) or even more of a put it on and forget about what could happen, then maybe the Evo line is a better fit for you 🤷♂️
Only YOU can decide my friend but all I can say is you CANNOT go wrong with either and this is truly a WIN WIN situation 😉🙈
I completely agree that the Sequential
is really designed as a sporty watch from ground up. The perpetual can go both ways.
You can’t go wrong in this. However
For me the EVO hands down.
Again and again I find myself not really wearing beautiful watches as they tend to be more delicate and no WR for daily usage.
That “noise” in my head actually makes wearing “fragile “ watches less enjoyable for me.
This is exactly the reason why I would like at least one watch that didn't infiltrate my head with the "noise" that you describe
Can’t go wrong with any of them but still have a slight pref for the Salmon dial version. Its so beautiful 😍
Salmon dial looks better
WR is negligible difference to me. Maybe ask MB+F if the shock mechanism helps cut down on accidental service trips? Otherwise not sure how hard you are on these pieces anyways?
Entirely personal choice!
Both are very enticing though. I'd have a hard time choosing!
My two cents…
I like the look of the Salmon dial better. However, it comes down to which one you think you will wear more. It sounds like the Evo. I wouldn’t get/keep both. Why? As enthusiasts, we are always looking. So, that allows you to spend money on another watch that is totally different.
I own the EVO
in green, and fortunate to own the sequential (in orange) too. They are among the handful of my favorite watches of all times.
I will tell you why I got the EVO and why yours might be a better choice from some viewpoints:
1. The EVOs look badass, few watch combine killer futuristic-sporty look, technology and art as them. Maybe simply no one, at least for my wavelength.
2. When I got the LMP EVO, it was the only LMP with rectangular pushers, which IMHO fit the overall look of the watch much better than the round ones. They later added the palladium (more delicate both in look and material) and your salmon (masterpiece)
3. they might have a better durability compared to other LM
4. the green color of the baseplate is insane: it changes from green to blue to purple, depending on light and angle
All the above is more then enough to make me fall in hopeless love and forget or forgive anything else. But upon a critical examination, it's has few shortcomings too:
1. It's still only a "sporty" watch: the long staff and slow balance are not really suitable for a true sport watch. It's ok for an active but still careful life. (the LM sequential has a faster balance and shorter staff and might be slightly better but it's still not a heavy duty sport watch).
2. the thread of a screw down crown and its tube is not going to last forever on manual wind watch. I understand it improves water resistance (especially dynamic pressure and under mechanical stress), but it's still not ideal.
3. it wears pretty large with its long lugs (if you have a large wrist this is possibly a strength though)
4. the conjunction of the rubber strap to the lug is not perfect (it shows an undesirable gap under minimal bending)
5. the legibility is significantly inferior to the one of the white subdials used on yours
So eventually the decision is purely personal.
If you still want a complicated EVO, you like the black sequential and can/want to afford it, I would suggest you to keep the salmon LMP (that is my favorite non-EVO LMP) and get the black sequential. Or maybe wait and hope for a green one in the future 
The LM SE EVO (which now exist in 4 different versions IIRC) are also a great option.
Very thoughtful response!
Thank you! I love hearing how other collectors think about their collections.
Was a pleasure
and I am sorry I couldn't give you any conclusive hint, but as said this is a very personal choice and the good thing is that there is no bad choice!