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MB & F
Ref. HM2
Horological Machine No.2
A rare and unusual pink gold rectangular jump hour wristwatch with retrograde minutes and date, bi-hemisphere moon phase and presentation box.
Estimate
HK$150,000 - 240,000
€16,600 - 26,500
$19,200 - 30,800
Sold For
HK$200,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
MB & F
Year
2008
Reference No
HM2
Case No
A140’003
Model Name
Horological Machine No.2
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. HM2, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold MB&F buckle
Dimensions
59 x 38 x 13 mm
Signed
Case, dial and movement stamped
Accessories
With MB&F black fitted presentation box with Rueger thermometer on the side, leather pouch, screwdriver, product literature and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2008, Horological Machine No.2 was MB&F’s endeavor to surprise the watchmaking industry in its sophomore year. With its unmissable rectangular case, eye-catching dual portholes and flying buttresses, the watch was a sensation. Its radically pioneering movement offered instantaneous jumping hours, concentric retrograde minutes, retrograde date, bi-hemisphere moon-phase and automatic winding.
Inspired by the space platforms of early science fiction novels, the Horological Machine No.2 was the brand’s paean to everyone’s imagination-imbued childhood. The watch was also manufactured in a limited number of 125 examples. A combination of great technical prowess and daring design, this present watch amply embodies the best of both worlds.
Inspired by the space platforms of early science fiction novels, the Horological Machine No.2 was the brand’s paean to everyone’s imagination-imbued childhood. The watch was also manufactured in a limited number of 125 examples. A combination of great technical prowess and daring design, this present watch amply embodies the best of both worlds.