Big big fan of the HMs, even if it took until HM3 for me to find the appeal. I have this vivid memory, and I’m not sure it’s correct, of a fellow Purist (Horo, Horogasm) having the HM1 and HM2 back in the day and sharing them here or elsewhere. And they w

Check out Don Corson's reports of the Independents at Basel and Geneva 2008! Speake-Marin Take an intimate tour of Peter Speake-Marin’s workshop, guided by his wife Daniela. From hand-finished tourbillons to maki-e dials crafted by Japanese masters, this

Tried the HM1 on:

Both the Zenith and GP calibers are solidly constructed. In using them I think Urwerk has been able to focus on the enhancement and design without worries on the core movement quality. In fact MB&F has used the GP caliber in their HM2. It is a pity th

Some real value-plays are out there amongst independents. Prices are still reasonable. Names that I can heartily recommend are the artisanal independents like Stefan Kudoke ( gphg awardee), Dornbluth ( quintus ; inhouse caliber driven), Beat Haldiman ( wi

Results are coming in: First judging comes from Ed Tonkin, huge thank you for taking the time, much appreciated. Good morning Tim. In the interest of time and due to some obligations later I have to provide my judging now. I hope it’s acceptable to you. H

Beautiful watches! I believe that Rydis Silva also makes a resonance watch although I have not seen one in person. Few additional points - the chronometer resonance does work in vacuum despite claims to the contrary by some. Experiments confirming the eff

You are right it is indeed what a shame.. I own a few MB&F (HM2 HM3 LM1 n LM101) which I don't wear. Not that I don't love them, but they "look" too special for daily beating. They (URWERK n MB&F) are "toys" to me that I only wear on weekends n on

For sale is the very rare HM2 Sapphire Vision in perfect condition. Thanks to "The Tribe" still under warranty. Limited to 25 pieces.

Hi everyone, I was able to handle the new MB&F Horological Machine n°8 a month ago and thought I could share with you my impressions and some live pictures. The new HM8 is based on the HM5 model unveiled in 2012 (inspired by sport vehicles from the 1960’s