Brace yourselves, horology fans! MB&F, the masterminds behind some of the most avant-garde timepieces known to wrist, have done it again, just in time for their 20th anniversary. Their much-adored Legacy Machine 101 (LM101) has received the ultimate glow-up and is now adorned with the EVO treatment. For the unacquainted, EVO has nothing to do with cars or aliens but is all about taking an already amazing watch and making it awesome for active folks.
The EVO enchantment includes upgrades like 80 meters of water resistance (so your watch won’t freak out if you want to show it off at the beach), a screw-down crown, an ergonomic case with a rubber strap that snuggles your wrist like a koala on a eucalyptus tree, and MB&F’s FlexRing shock absorber to cushion those unexpected life bumps. Not to mention, they’ve ditched the bezel, so you’ll have a full-on panoramic view of those eye-catching Super-LumiNova-enhanced displays.
Under the hood – or rather the sapphire crystal – of the LM101 EVO, everything is fine-tuned to perfection. Those black subdials now flaunt stylishly sculpted borders, while pristine white gold hands twirl to tell your time. The power reserve leaps from a mere 45 hours to a magnificent 60, thanks to a behind-the-scenes technical leap. Dynamic dual arches gracefully hold the iconic flying balance wheel, maintaining spooky good timekeeping accuracy.
Flip this beauty over, and the breathtakingly darkened movement awaits, a collaborative masterpiece with Kari Voutilainen, shimmering under Geneva waves and polished to the nines. All these details are sprinkled with peppering of tradition reminiscent of the 19th-century pocket watches.
Pick your player: Choose between salmon or green for your dial plate, both cutting a sleek pose in a grade 5 titanium chassis. It’s akin to wearing a choice of tuxedos, both dapper yet distinct. The aesthetics stem from the CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) method, ensuring robustness with panache.
This LM101 EVO won’t be crowding your social circle anytime soon; it isn’t a limited edition in name but is crafted in limited volume, making supply an exclusive affair. Prices begin at CHF 62,000 + VAT. So, start saving those pennies if you want a slice of horological history on your wrist.
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