Brand: MB&F

Model: Legacy machine split escapement limited edition white gold full set

Limited Edition: Yes

Year: 2022

Reference: LMSE.WG

Case: 18k white gold

Movement: MB&F cal. LMSE, 72h power reserve, manual wind

Bracelet: Leather

Buckle: White gold deployant clasp

Diameter: 44mm

Accessories: Original box and papers

Price: 92.000€

The Legacy Machine Split Escapement stands as one of MB&F’s most intellectually and visually compelling creations. By fusing classical design cues with radical mechanical innovation, it captures the essence of independent haute horlogerie in the 21st century. This white gold limited-edition example, preserved as a complete set, represents an exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector.

The round case is crafted in 18k white gold, measuring a classically inspired yet contemporary diameter, with beautifully sculpted, stepped lugs that define the Legacy Machine aesthetic. Alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces enhance the architectural depth of the case, while the pronounced domed sapphire crystal gives dramatic vertical presence and offers an unobstructed view of the movement’s kinetic spectacle. The crown, signed with MB&F’s emblem, is discreetly integrated into the case band, maintaining visual balance.

The dial is a signature MB&F composition, combining traditional haute horlogerie codes with radical three-dimensional architecture. The main dial plate is finished in rich, textured gold, providing a warm backdrop to the suspended elements. At 12 o’clock, a white lacquered sub-dial with black Roman numerals displays the time, fitted with blued steel hands in classical style. Flanking the lower half of the dial are two subsidiary indications: the power reserve to the left and a second time-zone or related indication to the right, each rendered on crisp white sub-dials. Dominating the center is the spectacular split escapement, with the balance wheel elevated above the dial and supported by a polished arched bridge. The visual separation of the escapement components is both technically significant and visually mesmerizing, reinforcing the watch’s sculptural presence.

At the heart of the watch is a highly sophisticated hand-wound movement developed exclusively for MB&F, featuring the brand’s signature split escapement architecture. The movement is finished to the highest standards, with hand-polished bevels, Geneva stripes, and finely executed interior angles. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement embodies MB&F’s philosophy of reinterpreting traditional horology through an avant-garde lens.

A 2022 MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement in white gold, combining breathtaking three-dimensional architecture with avant-garde mechanical innovation, offered as a complete full set with original box and papers.