From MB&F to Urwerk, these watches will add an edge to your collection
A watch is just a watch? Not so fast; the following watches prove they are more than that. Combining state-of-the-art engineering and artisanal craftsmanship, they push the concept of the wristwatch to the next level.
The MB&F HM11 “Architect” is a fine example of this. If its shape reminds you of Hungarian architect Antti Lovag’s futuristic bubble house with large round windows in the 1980s, that is because MB&F founder Max Büsser was musing about a wristwatch as a dwelling space when he came up with the concept of HM11.
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At the heart of this ‘house’ is a flying tourbillon framed by four sub-dials—or “rooms” as MB&F calls them. Each dial displays different information—one for the time, one for the power reserve, and even one for temperature. The fourth “room” is the crown for adjusting the time.
The case, crafted in grade 5 titanium, can be rotated so that the relevant dial faces you for easier reading. The rotation also fuels up the movement; 10 complete rotations will endow it with a maximum power reserve of 96 hours. Available in blue or red gold dial plate, each rendition is limited to 25 pieces.
