Discover the MB&F LM101 EVO, launched for the brand’s 20th anniversary. A 40mm titanium case, FlexRing shock system, 14mm flying balance wheel, and Straumann® double hairspring define this collector’s piece.
MB&F launched the Legacy Machine 101 (LM101) in 2014.
With its 40mm case and thin profile, it became one of the smallest Legacy Machines. Yet it stood out for its massive 14mm flying balance wheel that seemed to float above the movement.
Collectors quickly embraced the LM101. Over the years, many asked for an EVO edition.
For its 20th anniversary in 2025, MB&F has answered. The LM101 EVO arrives as a tribute to two decades of horological design.
Case and Build
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Material: Titanium with FlexRing shock protection
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Diameter: 40.0 mm
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Height: 16.5 mm
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Lug-width: 17 mm
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Lug-to-lug: 49 mm
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Crystals: High-domed sapphire on top, box sapphire on back
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Coating: Anti-reflective on both sides
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Water resistance: 80m / 8ATM / 270 feet
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Crown: Screw-down
Dial options:
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Salmon CVD dial plate
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Green CVD dial plate
Would you choose the warm salmon tone or the bold green?
Engine and Movement
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In-house three-dimensional movement
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Finishing: Kari Voutilainen specifications
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Manual winding with slipping mainspring barrel
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Power reserve: 60 hours
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Balance wheel: 14mm with four regulating screws
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Balance spring: Straumann® double hairspring
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Frequency: 18,000 bph / 2.5 Hz
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Components: 233
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Jewels: 23 in gold chatons with polished countersinks
Finishing details include Geneva waves, polished bevels, internal bevel angles, NAC black bridges, and hand-made engravings.
Would you value a watch more for its technical movement or its artistic finishing?
Functions
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Hours
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Minutes
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Power reserve indicator
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Suspended 14mm balance wheel above the dial
The floating balance wheel remains the LM101’s signature. It draws the eye before you even check the time.
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