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MB&F
Ref. 03.WL.B
Legacy Machine Perpetual Calendar
An exceptional and very rare white gold semi-skeleontized perpetual calendar wristwatch with flying balance wheel, power reserve and leap year indication
- Estimate
- CHF40,000 - 80,000€37,500 - 75,100$41,600 - 83,200
CHF112,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- MB&F
- Year
- 2017
- Reference No
- 03.WL.B
- Case No
- 03'W63'235
- Model Name
- Legacy Machine Perpetual Calendar
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, inhouse, 41 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold MB&F deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by MB&F fitted box, warranty and product literature
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present Legacy Machine has an inhouse movement of 581 components developed with independent watchmaker Stephen McDonnell. It was conceived to eliminate the drawbacks of conventional perpetual calendars avoiding skipping dates, jamming gears as the adjusters automatically deactivate when the calendar changes.
The amazing movement, is not only impressively complex but beautifully hand finished, the dial side showing the wide array of gears, clicks, pinions and bridges with a 14mm flying balance wheel suspended above. The back side is also beautifully hand finished with perfectly aligned Geneva waves with interior and exterior polished angles.
Other than the calendar functions, a power reserve display
and a leap year indication are playfully presented on
retrograde scales.
The present Legacy Machine Perpetual Calendar is one of only 49 pieces made it white gold making it incredibly rare.
A visually arresting three dimensional movement architecture gives the watch an incomparable presence and is a definitive must have from one of the most creative and exciting
independent brands.
Please note that MB&F generously offers a complimentary service of the watch to the successful bidder.
The amazing movement, is not only impressively complex but beautifully hand finished, the dial side showing the wide array of gears, clicks, pinions and bridges with a 14mm flying balance wheel suspended above. The back side is also beautifully hand finished with perfectly aligned Geneva waves with interior and exterior polished angles.
Other than the calendar functions, a power reserve display
and a leap year indication are playfully presented on
retrograde scales.
The present Legacy Machine Perpetual Calendar is one of only 49 pieces made it white gold making it incredibly rare.
A visually arresting three dimensional movement architecture gives the watch an incomparable presence and is a definitive must have from one of the most creative and exciting
independent brands.
Please note that MB&F generously offers a complimentary service of the watch to the successful bidder.