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The MB&F Legacy Machines
Since I presented the complete MB&F Horological Machines this morning, I thought it would be interesting to also review the entire line of Legacy Machines to date.
Here is the comprehensive list of all 14 models covered below in chronological order:
- Legacy Machine N°1 (2011) - Monochrome webpage
- Legacy Machine N°2 (2013) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine 101 (2014) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Perpetual (2015) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Split Escapement (2017) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Flying T (2019) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Thunderdome (2019) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO (2020) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine X (2021) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO (2021-2022) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Sequential EVO (2022) GPHG 2022 “Aiguille d’Or” - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Sequential Flyback (2024) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine 101 EVO (2025) - MB&F official webpage
- Legacy Machine Sequential Flyback EVO (2026) - MB&F official webpage
Enjoy!
Best, Emmanuel
Created in collaboration with independent watchmakers Jean-François Mojon and Kari Voutilainen, the LM1 featured dual time zones with vertical power reserve indicator at 6 o'clock.
44 x 16 mm case
Legacy Machine N°2 (2013) - MB&F official webpage
Three-dimensional horological movement developed exclusively for MB&F by Jean-François Mojon at Chronode and Kari Voutilainen
Manual winding with single mainspring barrel - Planetary differential comprising 3 gears and 5 pinions - Two bespoke 11mm balance wheels with four traditional regulating screws floating above the movement and dials
Dimensions: platinum, red and white gold editions: 44mm x 20mm; redesigned edition in titanium and palladium: 44mm x 19mm
Legacy Machine 101 (2014) - MB&F official webpage
Three-dimensional horological movement developed in-house by MB&F - Design and finish specifications: Kari Voutilainen - Manual winding with single mainspring barrel
Bespoke 14mm flying balance wheel visible on top of the movement; Straumann® double hairspring for the 2021 editions - Hours, minutes and power reserve indicator
Dimensions: 40 x 16 mm
Legacy Machine Perpetual (2015) - MB&F official webpage
Hours, minutes, day, retrograde date, month, retrograde leap year and power reserve indicator
Fully integrated perpetual calendar developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring dial-side complication and mechanical processor system architecture with inbuilt safety mechanism.
Manual winding with two mainspring barrels - Bespoke 14mm flying balance wheel visible on top of the movement.
Dimensions: 44 x 17.5 mm
Legacy Machine Split Escapement (2017) - MB&F official webpage
Movement developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell - Split escapement with the balance wheel suspended above the dial and the anchor and escape wheel under the movement.
Manual winding with double mainspring barrels - Bespoke 14mm balance wheel with traditional regulating screws visible on top of the movement.
Dimensions: 44 x 17.5 mm
Legacy Machine Flying T (2019) - MB&F official webpage
Three-dimensional vertical architecture, automatic winding, conceived and developed in-house by MB&F
Central flying 60-second tourbillon - Diamond at the top of the flying tourbillon cage - Hours and minutes displayed on a 50° vertically tilted dial with two serpentine hands.
Dimensions: 38.5 x 20mm
Legacy Machine Thunderdome (2019) - MB&F official webpage
Hours and minutes displayed on a 58° vertically tilted dial - Power reserve indicator on the back of the movement
Movement developed for MB&F by Eric Coudray and Kari Voutilainen - Manual winding with three mainspring barrels.
Regulating mechanism featuring 3 fast rotation axes revolving at different speeds and on different planes; starting from the centre, respectively 8 seconds, 12 seconds and 20 seconds.
Dimensions: 44mm x 22.2 mm
Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO (2020) - MB&F official webpage
Hours, minutes, day, date, month, retrograde leap year and power reserve indicators
Fully integrated perpetual calendar developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring dial-side complication and mechanical processor system architecture with inbuilt safety mechanism.
Manual winding with double mainspring barrels - Bespoke 14mm balance wheel visible on top of the movement.
Dimensions: 44 x 17.15mm
Timeline announcing the coming 10th Anniversary release: the LMX
Legacy Machine X (2021) - MB&F official webpage
Hours and minutes: completely independent dual time zones displayed on two inclined dials - Unique hemispherical rotating power reserve with choice of weekday or 7-day indication
Three-dimensional horological movement developed exclusively by MB&F - Manual winding with three mainspring barrels
New bespoke 13.4mm flying balance wheel with inertia blocks - Power reserve: 7 days (168 hours)
Dimensions: 44 x 21.4 mm
Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO (2021-2022) - MB&F official webpage
Hours, minutes, date and power-reserve indicators - Push-button next to the date dial for quick adjustment of the date.
Manual winding with double mainspring barrels - Bespoke 14mm balance wheel with traditional regulating screws visible on top of the movement - Super-LumiNova on numerals and hands.
Dimensions: 44 x 17.5mm
Legacy Machine Sequential EVO (2022) GPHG 2022 “Aiguille d’Or” - MB&F official webpage
- Time display (hours/minutes) at 6 o’clock
- Left chronograph: seconds displayed at 9 o’clock and minutes at 11 o’clock; start/stop pusher at 10 o’clock and reset at 8 o’clock
- Right chronograph: seconds displayed at 3 o’clock and minutes at 1 o’clock; start/stop pusher at 2 o’clock and reset at 4 o’clock
- Twinverter pusher at 9 o’clock: binary switch that inverts the current start/stop status of both chronographs
Fully integrated dual chronograph system developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring Twinverter switch allowing multiple timing modes
Manual winding with double mainspring - Flying balance wheel with regulating screws at 12 o’clock
Dimensions: diameter 44mm x height 18.2mm
Legacy Machine Sequential Flyback (2024) - MB&F official webpage
- Time display (hours/minutes) at 6 o’clock - Both chronographs are equipped with a flyback
- Left chronograph : seconds displayed at 9 o’clock and minutes at 11 o’clock; start/stop pusher at 10 o’clock and reset/flyback at 8 o’clock
- Right chronograph : seconds displayed at 3 o’clock and minutes at 1 o’clock; start/stop pusher at 2 o’clock and reset/flyback at 4 o’clock
- Twinverter pusher at 9 o’clock: binary switch that inverts the current start/stop status of both chronographs
- Power reserve indication at the back of the movement.
Fully integrated dual chronograph flyback system developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring Twinverter switch allowing multiple timing modes.
Manual winding with double mainspring barrels - Flying balance wheel with regulating screws at 12 o’clock, Breguet overcoil.
Dimensions: diameter 44mm x height 18.2mm
credit to all photos above: Monochrome
Legacy Machine 101 EVO (2025) - MB&F official webpage
Hours, minutes and power reserve indicator - Large balance wheel suspended above the dial
Three-dimensional horological movement developed in-house by MB&F - Movement aesthetics and finishing specifications: Kari Voutilainen
Manual winding with single slipping mainspring barrel - Power reserve: 60 hours
Balance wheel: Bespoke 14mm balance wheel with four traditional regulating screws floating above the movement - Balance spring: Straumann® double hairspring
Diameter: 40.0 mm - Height: 16.5 mm - Lug-width: 17 mm - Lug-to-lug: 49 mm
Legacy Machine Sequential Flyback EVO (2026) - MB&F official webpage
- Inclined time display (hours/minutes) at 6 o’clock - Both chronographs are equipped with a flyback function
- Left chronograph: seconds displayed at 9 o’clock and minutes at 11 o’clock; start/stop pusher at 10 o’clock and reset/flyback at 8 o’clock
- Right chronograph: seconds displayed at 3 o’clock and minutes at 1 o’clock; start/stop pusher at 2 o’clock and reset/flyback at 4 o’clock
- Twinverter pusher at 9 o’clock: binary switch that inverts the current start/stop status of both chronographs
- Power reserve indication at the back of the movement
Fully integrated dual chronograph flyback system developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring Twinverter switch allowing multiple timing modes.
Manual winding with double mainspring - Flying balance wheel with regulating screws at 12 o’clock, Breguet overcoil.
Dimensions: diameter 44mm x height 18.2mm.
credit: Horas y Minutos
LINKS FOR FURTHER READING
- Retrospective - An In-Depth Look at all the MB&F Legacy Machines Since 2011 (And an LMX To Come Soon…) by Rebecca Doulton for Monochrome (March 9, 2021)
- Suspended in Time: A Collector's Guide to the MB&F Legacy Machines on The Hour Glass (July 16, 2025)
The MB&F Legacy Machines
Since I presented the complete MB&F Horological Machines this morning, I thought it would be interesting to also review the entire line of Legacy Machines to date. Here is the comprehensive list of all 14 models covered below in chronological order: Legac...
Wonderful post Emmanuel!
If I had to choose only one, it would be the grey dial LM 1. All the best Nicolas
Nice summary!
I really love the Legacy Machine series. Initially wanted one prior to COVID, but then prices went nuts. When I saw the chronograph pop up at a "reasonable" price, I grabbed it immediately without hesitation. Ridiculously practical watch in the EVO format...
Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos of your impressive timepiece and your feedback!
I hear your complaints, but your watch is quite something nonetheless. Best, Emmanuel
I am really in awe of these M.B. & F Legacy Machines.
In these watches I really am more drawn to the not gold watches and especially the blue and green dials, with so many being shown I really can't pick a favourite and it would take a long time to do so. After your previous post I really appreciate being ab...
I’m glad you enjoy the post, Marc.
Making it was interesting for me: I was surprised to discover how much Kari Voutilainen has done for this series. However working on these timepieces also confirmed how little they speak to me personally. But I understand the appeal nonetheless and can se...
I really like every single one!
With the exception of the super-domed versions, I'd wear any of them! And these things really sell very well! I have a very good relationship with the Press Office at MB&F and they never have any to loan to press! Because the dealers are taking every ...
I'm not surprised that they are so successful.
Endless creativity and watchmaking of great quality. That said, I don't feel attracted at all, personally. Not the kind of watchmaking that speaks to me. But interesting nonetheless. Best, Emmanuel
Might Post ❤️, I liked this one too...
MB&F LM1 Silberstein Limited Edition Source: MB&F, Quill & Pad, Monochrome, Ablogtowatch ...
Thank you so much, Salman!
I decided to set aside these very special editions, but they're mentioned in the retrospective by Monochrome: https://monochrome-watches.com/retrospective-all-mbandf-legacy-machine-since-2011-teaser-lmx/ Best, Emmanuel
Wow, makes me feel all 'giddy' like a kid. Each one a mechanical marvel and fantastic feast for the soul.
Thx for posting. EPIC!!! So, what's next? Any ideas? Asking for a friend 😎 . . . . .. . . ...
Oh..... my.... goodness. The love and passion you kindly gave to all of us here at WPS with those wonderful posts....
.... a most humble thanks my friend. They're so wonderful that i've bookmarked them both, too, to send to the many who ask me about.... Enjoy your time Emmanuel.
Another great post, Quattro!
Thanks for the fun trip through LM history. Makes me miss my LM101. Hope to own the perpetual one day. Terrific watches!
I wish you the best for the perpetual!
It would be a great "replacement" for your 101! Best, Emmanuel
Very well done, Emmanuel …
You have make this forum more informative and a one stop place for future reference. Thank you. PS: Do you include collaboration models? There are two new perpetual calendars released during Dubai Watch Week, one with baguettes,super nice.
Thank you so much, it's exactly how I feel about this forum:
we're building together an informative and reference place and I like that a lot. I included neither the very special editions nor all variants of each model: the post is huge enough and dealing with so much information requires a lot of concentration... ...
LM serie is the proof that MB&F can make classic watches ( in their own way)
McDonnell took the machine to an upper level. I love them all, but if I could choose one MB&F, it would be a HM because those artworks are the symbol of Max creativity and vision
Each model is quite special indeed
and for someone who likes this aesthetic and creative watchmaking the choice is touch indeed. Best, Emmanuel
Fabulous post!!!
There was such a fellow with a wondrous collection who could have ticked off many of those boxes…D.J. where are you bro?
Thank you so much, Myles!
Your D.J. seems to be a first class MB&F 'ambassador' (I mean dedicated collector of course). Best, Emmanuel
Great work, Emmanuel.
Thanks for putting these togther. I love the LM Perpetual, esp the later ones with rectangular (vs circular) pushers, as well as the Perpetual EVO but these are too big for me. The LM 101 fits better on me, I should find time to try on the 101 EVO too.
Thank you so much, Goh!
I wish you the best for chasing the LM 101 (or EVO)! Hopefully, you'll make it! Best, Emmanuel