MB&F - The New York Watch Auction: NINE New York Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: MB&F
    Year: 2014
    Reference No: 02.RL.W
    Case No: 02'R35'537
    Model Name: Legacy Machine Two
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, developed by MB&F x Jean-Francois Mojon and Kari Voutilainen, 44 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold MB&F pin buckle
    Dimensions: 44mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by MB&F international warranty booklet dated March 3, 2014, instruction manual, leather wallet, pod-form fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Within a few short years since launching their first model, the Horological Machine 1 (HM1), MB&F had firmly established themselves as a brand at the cutting edge of horological design. They broke the mold in terms of aesthetics, movement design, and the very concept of what a wristwatch could be. The Legacy Machines are pure retro-futurism in terms of aesthetics but they still push the ingenuity of their watchmakers’ to the limit.

    This second member of the Legacy Machine family, the LM2 maintained the vaulted bridges, structural lugs and domed crystal of its predecessor, but now mounts two independent escapements above the dial. Linked by a differential visible at six o’clock that mechanically averages the two which, theoretically, should provide improved chronometry – not to mention a magnificent show.

    The manual-wind caliber, created exclusively for this watch, was developed between Jean-Francois Mojon and the MB&F team with finishing duties being carried out by none other than Kari Voutilainen. Housed in an elegant 18 karat pink gold case that hammers home the steampunk aesthetics, we are pleased to present this example in superb condition with its original MB&F box (a work of art in itself!) and certificate.

    Please note that MB&F generously offers a complimentary service of the watch to the successful bidder within a period of six months following this auction.

    CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER

Σ131

Ref. 02.RL.W
A cutting-edge and impressive pink gold wristwatch with two independent escapements, double flying balance wheels, guarantee, and presentation box

2014
44mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.

Estimate
$50,000 - 100,000 
CHF45,000-90,100
€46,800-93,600
HK$390,000-781,000
S$68,000-136,000

Sold for $107,950

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The New York Watch Auction: NINE

New York Auction 9 - 10 December 2023