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

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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.

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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.

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mpg13

Dec 3, 2019

It is beautiful but unwearable

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

amanico

Dec 3, 2019

What I fear.... [nt]

Watchonthewrist

Dec 3, 2019

Its a big watch but you need to see it more like a piece of wrist art that you enjoy while wearing it , def not a daily i think

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

amanico

Dec 3, 2019

Very same feeling here. Thanks for commenting, my friend. [nt]

waitlisted

Dec 6, 2019

Had the chance to see this in person back in October

MB&F had the prototype with them at watchtime but it was under embargo then so they couldn’t display it publicly, but they were generous enough to share it privately. Absolutely incredible, and I think more wearable than you might think by looking at photos.

amanico

Dec 6, 2019

Thanks for your feedback! [nt]

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