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M.A.D. Gallery
I spent an hour or so at the M.A.D. Gallery a few weeks ago. The primary purpose was to really get some time with the LM’s as for the most part my MB&F interest over the years has been directed towards the HMs.
The EVO Perpetual
EVO Sequential, the current version. Visually you’ll notice the raised / tilted main (time) dial at 6.
The non EVO Perpetual.
And then meeting M2 a few weeks prior and seeing his EVO Sequential somewhat changed my mind on how these wore on a smaller wrist (6.25 inches) like mine.
Plus, there is also the big draw (for me) of the Irish watchmaker.
There are not many Irish watchmakers practicing, and even fewer at the high end.
Stephen and John McGonigle are known to many here but remain niche amongst a niche, and so Stephen McDonnell even though it’s not his name on the dial is likely the most high profile Irish watchmaker today.
This connection would be a material influence in my interest in these watches.
Anyway, while I did look at some other watches below you’ll see some wrist shots of the Perpetual in regular and EVO format, and the new/current iteration of the EVO Sequential.
The technical aspects of each have been addressed here before. So I’ll just leave it to the pictures to do the talking.
Neither looks too bad on my small wrist. These are more wearable than I think we would generally expect.
EVO Sequential, the current version. Visually you’ll notice the raised / tilted main (time) dial at 6.
The non EVO Perpetual.
What a stunning light blue color !
Gorgeous watch.
So, now, did you put one on your wishlist?
So, now, did you put one on your wishlist?
No official actions taken !
I still feel it’s just a little too much watch (size) for my wrist.
I’m not closing any doors however.
I’m not closing any doors however.
i understand, seems a tiny bit big... but it's not imho. Am surprised how great a daily the LM makes. If you could borrow one for a week, you'd see 👍
Max has very much talked about wrist fitment 😎
Yeah, really impressive.
And you have some other watches that are on the larger side so I guess your wrist may well be able to accommodate comfortably one of these.
Thanks for sharing these photos and your experience, Jay.
The non Evo perpetual is my favorite, here.
That said, I'm impressed by these watches, but not attracted to them because they're just not my style.I admire, but from a distance.
Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for commenting Emmanuel.
I think the non EVO Perpetual is also a slightly better fit on my wrist, and that dial colour is attractive.
Certainly we can admire and appreciate even if something may be outside of our personal tastes.
I lean sporty or more casual in many of my choices, and these fit that.
I still believe if I was to own one MB&F then it must be a HM. Contrary to what may others here might choose, for me I would take design over technical marvel.
Certainly we can admire and appreciate even if something may be outside of our personal tastes.
I lean sporty or more casual in many of my choices, and these fit that.
I still believe if I was to own one MB&F then it must be a HM. Contrary to what may others here might choose, for me I would take design over technical marvel.
No matter the one you'll choose, it will be great
I have a question, maybe a tough one.
I guess you tried the HMs too, so how do you compare them to Urwerk?
Thanks
Simone
Yes, I’ve tried several HMs over the years.
To me, the attraction for both is having something non traditional and a little bit unusual on the wrist.
They are both creatives, in a sea of plain and ordinary (from a design perspective).
To that point MB&F is obviously much further out there in most of its pieces versus Urwerk.
Urwerk is almost boring by comparison (crazy statement maybe) but relative to a Frog or a Bulldog any Urwerk looks almost normal.
On the wrist I think overall Urwerk is more wearable, especially for a smaller wrist like mine. The HMs vary wildly, but many still wear well on the smaller wrist. What both Urwerk and MB&F have in common as regards to wearability is the lack of traditional lugs and so one can usually get a very snug fit on straps which will be flush to the sides or your wrist.
I may be corrected on this one, so others with more exposure to both brands please chime in, but in terms of finish they focus differently. MB&F will have more classical component finish, think anglage, black polish etc especially in the later HMs where more components/movement parts are visible. It’s traditional.
That is not the Urwerk approach, I think more emphasis is on an industrial like aesthetic (not on shiny bevels or black polish) and on case architecture.
Compared to the everyday watches we see here and everywhere, both are stand outs and clear statements.
Both were “Art for the wrist” before this current environment where collectors, speculators, dealers and auction houses have adopted “art for the wrist” or “art one can interact with and wear” as support for the crazy increase in market prices.
Two other watches from each on my wrist.
Thank you
Horological machines have ushered in a new style in which form and function coexist and diverge.
Legacy machines are a testament to the brand's capabilities, featuring jaw-dropping finishes and more classical shapes.
Legacy machines are a testament to the brand's capabilities, featuring jaw-dropping finishes and more classical shapes.
The tilted dial on the new sequential is so cool!
They all look great imo. Personally I could coin flip between the sequential or perpetual evo.
Yes, the tilted dial does make a noticeable difference.
The legibility of the time, a somewhat important factor in any watch (LOL) is greatly improved I think.
I think the non EVO Perpetual fits my wrist just a little better. Some case dimensions are different, I could see it immediately with my eye, and the leather strap sits flush to the wrist.
I think the non EVO Perpetual fits my wrist just a little better. Some case dimensions are different, I could see it immediately with my eye, and the leather strap sits flush to the wrist.
Jay, both of those are impressive and love the colors!
while you have a wrist that displays every watch beautifully I don’t love this one on you. It’s long Lug:lug ….Hope my opinion doesn’t offend.
Not at all. And you are right.
They are long, and it’s also a lot of diameter. It’s just a lot less bad than I’d expected based on the on paper specs.
Such great and amazing watches .
I really like the LM line a lot . Like you said much more wearable on a daily level but when i am in the market for a MB&F i think i will opt for a HM first 🙏🏻
They really are stunning looking M.B & F Legacy machines.
I really like these Legacy Machines but not the Horological machines as much.
Marc