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Geneva Watch Days is present a salient lawsuit successful the horological calendar. Originally the amusement was launched successful 2020 by six Founding Members – Breitling, Bvlgari, De Bethune, Girard-Perregaux, H. Moser & Cie. and MB&F. However, the accumulation has present expanded to 52 antithetic brands showcasing implicit a 100 exquisite timepieces. Here I noticed a precise antithetic offering from Konstantin Chaykin called ‘ThinKing’ which is present the world’s slimmest watch. Although inactive astatine the prototype stage, the timepiece has a extent of lone 1.65mm and requires a peculiar winding tool. I truly respect the method wizardry progressive successful accomplishing this feat. However, personally, I similar watches with a much three-dimensional appearance. I consciousness this broader canvas allows watchmakers to experimentation with much Avant-Garde designs. The Horological Machine N°9 ‘Flow’ from MB&F perfectly illustrates this point.
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Since 2005 MB&F has established itself arsenic 1 of the astir breathtaking watchmakers successful the industry. As good arsenic creating bonzer timepieces laminitis Maximilian Büsser has besides embarked connected galore collaborations with renowned luxury brands. In fact, they person conscionable teamed up with L’Epée 1839 to co-create an exceptionally analyzable timepiece called the ‘Albatross’ comprising 1520 idiosyncratic components. This magnificent mechanical masterpiece was precocious unveiled astatine Geneva Watch Days 2024.
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Recently I featured 2 MB&F timepieces successful my 9th publication entitled ‘Timeless Classics’ which is simply a elaborate survey of modern formal watches. However, arsenic a designer, I’ve ever gravitated towards their overmuch larger Horological Machines. I consciousness these timepieces person truly allowed Maximilian Büsser and friends to propulsion the boundaries of modern watchmaking. In my opinion, the Horological Machine N°9 ‘Flow’ is 1 of their boldest compositions. This is illustrated successful the colossal 57mm x 47mm x 23mm Jet motor inspired lawsuit (conceived by Eric Giroud) disposable successful a prime of luxurious 5N reddish golden oregon Grade 5 titanium. What makes this ticker truthful aesthetically pleasing is the abundance of sapphire crystal (5 windows successful full with anti-reflective treatment).
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Beneath the 3D architectural façade lies a highly blase in-house developed (Guillaume Thévenin / MB&F) azygous tube manus winding movement. This 52-jewel Calibre comprises 301 parts and oscillates astatine a frequence of 18,000 vibrations per hour. The mechanics besides has 2 autarkic equilibrium wheels with planetary differentials. Functionally the Horological Machine N°9 ‘Flow’ displays hours connected a prime of speedometer oregon aviation-style dials. The ticker besides has a powerfulness reserve of 45 hours and is h2o resistant to a extent of 30 metres.
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As a cleanable finale the Horological Machine N°9 ‘Flow’ is presented connected a hand-stitched brownish calf-leather strap with custom-designed titanium oregon reddish golden 5N+ folding buckle.
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