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Showing posts with label independent watchmakers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label independent watchmakers. Show all posts

Thursday, September 04, 2025

MB&F LM101 EVO: 20th Anniversary Titanium Edition

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 LM101 EVO – A 20th Anniversary Release

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

  • Material: Titanium with FlexRing shock protection

  • Diameter: 40.0 mm

  • Height: 16.5 mm

  • Lug-width: 17 mm

  • Lug-to-lug: 49 mm

  • Crystals: High-domed sapphire on top, box sapphire on back

  • Coating: Anti-reflective on both sides

  • Water resistance: 80m / 8ATM / 270 feet

  • Crown: Screw-down

Dial options:

  • Salmon CVD dial plate

  • Green CVD dial plate

Would you choose the warm salmon tone or the bold green?

Engine and Movement

  • In-house three-dimensional movement

  • Finishing: Kari Voutilainen specifications

  • Manual winding with slipping mainspring barrel

  • Power reserve: 60 hours

  • Balance wheel: 14mm with four regulating screws

  • Balance spring: Straumann® double hairspring

  • Frequency: 18,000 bph / 2.5 Hz

  • Components: 233

  • 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

  • Hours

  • Minutes

  • Power reserve indicator

  • 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.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Old Soul By Vianney Halter And Massena LAB

Discover Old Soul by Vianney Halter and Massena LAB. A 47-piece limited-edition wristwatch powered by a revived Minerva 17’22 movement with a mystery dial complication.


Massena LAB partners with independent watchmaker Vianney Halter to create Old Soul, a limited-edition wristwatch that blends horological history with contemporary craftsmanship.

Why the Name “Old Soul”?

The heart of the watch is its movement.
It represents both the life force of a timepiece and its enduring essence.
The soul, like the movement, is built to outlast its vessel.

The Movement

  • Built around the vintage Minerva 17’22 caliber

  • Originally developed in the 1920s and used in pocket watches until 1942

  • Rediscovered as new old stock and revived in 2025

  • Modified to power a mystery dial complication—a first for this vintage movement

The Dial

  • Multi-layered with steampunk influences from Vianney Halter

  • Vintage and mid-century design cues from Massena LAB

  • Hours at 3 o’clock, seconds at 9 o’clock, minutes on the outer chapter ring

  • Transparent disc for the minute hand, creating the illusion of it floating in space

  • Arabic numerals in Halter’s signature typeface

  • Railroad track styling across all three registers for a historical touch

  • Branding (“Vianney Halter” and “Massena”) printed on the sapphire crystal interior, casting subtle shadows

  • Steampunk-inspired shield atop the crystal, engraved and dotted with stainless steel studs

The Case

  • 42mm stainless steel case with stepped lugs

  • Polished and brushed finishing for contrast

  • Crown fitted with tactile studs for grip and design symmetry

The Movement Finishing

  • Displayed through sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating

  • Hand-finished Minerva caliber 17’22

  • Features include:

    • Côtes de Genève stripes

    • Anglage finishing

    • Black polish detailing

  • Mainspring barrel engraved with the Minerva name

  • Double emblem with insignias of both Vianney Halter and Massena LAB

Limited Edition

  • Only 47 pieces worldwide

  • Combines Minerva heritage, Halter’s technical mastery, and Massena LAB’s historic vision

Monday, August 04, 2025

Fiona Krüger Mystery Box: Art, Design, And Watchmaking

Fiona Krüger connects fine art, design, and watchmaking in a way that's personal and direct.

. She doesn't work alone.
. She brings together expert makers from around the world.
. Each product is carefully crafted by skilled hands.

What makes Fiona Krüger stand out?

  • She blends art and timepieces with strong visual themes

  • Every design starts with a clear idea and a personal story

  • Watches are made in small numbers with attention to detail

  • She works closely with trusted manufacturers across Europe

  • Her approach respects tradition while creating something new

. Looking for a watch that reflects your style?
. Want something crafted, not just produced?

Fiona Krüger gives you more than a timepiece. She offers an experience rooted in creative design and expert craft.