MB&F Legacy Machine Thunderdome Platinum Tantalum

amanico · 2019-12-03T08:27:41Z

Explore the MB&F Legacy Machine Thunderdome, a triple-axis tourbillon masterpiece by Eric Coudray and Kari Voutilainen in platinum and tantalum. Discover collector insights on wearability and design.

amanico introduces the MB&F Legacy Machine Thunderdome, a horological marvel featuring a triple-axis tourbillon by Eric Coudray and movement decoration by Kari Voutilainen. This post highlights the watch's impressive technical specifications and striking aesthetics, available in platinum and a limited tantalum edition for The Hour Glass. Readers are invited to consider the wearability and overall impact of this significant independent watchmaking collaboration.

Another mad creation from Max Busser and Friends, here, the Legacy Machine Thunderdome, in platinum, in a limited edition of 33 pieces, and in tantalum, which is a limited edition of 10 pieces for The Hour Glass.

Here you have a Triple Axis Tourbillon, created and developed by an old acquaintance, Eric Coudray, the father of the Jaeger Lecoultre Master Gyrotourbillon One, 15 years ago, while the movement decoration has to be credited to Kari Voutilainen.

The case is big, 44 mm, and very high ( 22, 2 mm ) due to the hyper domed sapphire glass, which may be hard to wear, but which lets place to the triple axis tourbillon.

The dial is a guilloché blue.

Impressive beast, but I guess it has to be seen in the metal, to judge the proportions.

The platinum:

And... The Tantalum, which is my favorite, here:

Once again, to be seen in the metal, before any final judgement.

What do you think?

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Legacy Machine Thunderdome, while visually impressive, is often considered more of a showpiece than a daily wearable watch due to its substantial dimensions.
Despite its large size, some who have seen the prototype in person believe it is more wearable than photos suggest.
The collaboration between Eric Coudray, known for the JLC Master Gyrotourbillon One, and Kari Voutilainen, whose finishing DNA is evident, elevates the Thunderdome to a masterpiece.
A potential concern for owners is the highly domed sapphire crystal, which could be vulnerable to impacts.
The watch's dimensions, particularly its height, make it prone to accidental knocks.

The Discussion

mpg13

Dec 3, 2019

Except when just sitting in a comfortable chair and admiring it.

Watchonthewrist

Dec 3, 2019

def one i hope to see in person soon because i do like it a lot

elliot55

Dec 3, 2019

... Many meetings with the door jam.

ChristianDK

Dec 3, 2019

I really like what I see and I like the people involved. It looks really good. I also think it is more a showpiece than a wrist watch. Certainly not for everyone, but some collectors/ collections have room for that.

Spencer Karrington

Dec 4, 2019

I do agree with many of the people here in that it would be very unwearable but I also think that this is a statement piece and so it would be a shame if it went under the shirt cuff. It is outrageously awesome. I am very interested to see some more hands-on reviews

holdemchamp1225

Dec 4, 2019

the mix between Coudray and Voutilainen makes it a masterpiece although the dimensions seem to make it too difficult to wear 🤦‍♂️

MB&F Legacy Machine Thunderdome Platinum Tantalum

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