MB&F Legacy Machines 51.W1L.W

MB&F Legacy Machine LM101 51.W1L.W 18k WG

Released in 2014, just nine short years after MB&F's founding, the MB&F Legacy Machine 101 focuses on the fundamentals of watchmaking; telling the time, the power reserve and showcasing the timepiece's own beating heart, its escapement and balance wheel. Released after MB&F’s famously complex LM1 and LM2 collections, the LM101 was a 'back to the basics' move for the watchmaker with a counterintuitively complex design. Launched in 2021 as a new variant within the collection, the LM101 that we have here is made of 18kt white gold and features a monochromatic grey dial that sits below the LM101’s two white enamel subdials that house an hour and minute display at 2 o’clock and a power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock. An incredibly unique piece of watchmaking, the LM101’s 14mm balance spring takes center stage atop the blue dial as MB&F celebrate the fundamentals of watchmaking, the timepiece’s escapement assembly and balance wheel. Of course, on the other side of the watch is the LM101’s movement, which has been finished to legendary watchmaker MB&F collaborator Kari Voutilainen’s movement aesthetics and finishing specifications. Brand : MB&F Dimensions : 40mm x 16mm Model : LM101 Movement : Three-dimensional horological movement developed exclusively by MB&F Reference : 51.W1L.W Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 2018 Condition : Near mint Material : 18kt white gold Included : Watch, box, and papers Dial Color : Grey THE DIAL While, strictly speaking, its two dials are the white enamel subdials at 2 and 6 o'clock that house the time display and power reserve indicator, respectively, the LM101's grey baseplate is what acts as the model's source of color, albeit a rather muted tone itself. THE CONSTRUCTION While its 40mm 18kt white gold case might look rather unorthodox as a result of its large domed sapphire crystal, the LM101 rather neatly on the wrist thanks to its perfectly circular design featuring its crown at 4 o'clock and a thin bezel that keeps it rather compact. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.