Introducing the MB&F LM Flying T Onyx

In the ever-evolving tapestry of human expertise, each particular person and collective lives unfold in patterns marked by cyclical flows of creativity and innovation. This philosophical remark is vividly embodied within the journey of Maximilian Büsser and his brainchild, MB&F (Maximilian Büsser & Friends). Rooted in a perception that artistic endeavours flourish in seven-year cycles, MB&F’s trajectory is a key attribute of its rhythmic development. The seventh 12 months heralded the inception of the Legacy Machine assortment and the opening of the inaugural M.A.D.Gallery in Geneva, and the exploration of MB&F co-creations, marking pivotal milestones within the firm’s historical past.

The fourteenth 12 months of MB&F’s odyssey unveiled yet one more horizon of horological exploration because it was this 12 months that the Legacy Machine FlyingT, MB&F’s ode to femininity, was launched, turning into the primary amongst MB&F’s horological artwork items to attract inspiration from ladies. The FlyingT encapsulates an amalgam of class, dynamism, and private intimacy, attributes that resonate with the female influences in Büsser’s life.

The Legacy Machine FlyingT contains a spherical case out there in gold or platinum, adorned with a excessive dome of sapphire crystal and a bezel that lightly curves to satisfy slender, elongated lugs. Beneath this domed crystal, quite a lot of dial plates are provided, every bearing its personal distinctive end—from liquidly black lacquer and guilloché to gemstone-laden or diamond-encrusted surfaces, showcasing the flexibility and depth of MB&F’s creative expression.

Central to the FlyingT’s attract is its cinematic flying tourbillon, a dynamic, kinetic sculpture that initiatives above the motion, topped with a single, massive diamond that rotates in tandem with the tourbillon.

Positioned discreetly on the 7 o’clock mark is a dial that shows the hours and minutes, viewable solely by the wearer, reinforcing the timepiece’s intimate nature. The engine is a marvel of mechanical ingenuity, boasting an computerized winding rotor formed like a radiant solar, which offers a four-day energy reserve. This horological masterpiece was initially launched in three white gold editions, all set with diamonds, and later expanded to incorporate restricted editions in purple gold and platinum. The FlyingT’s design journey started with Maximilian Büsser’s contemplation of making a timepiece that pays homage to the female forces in his life.

“The final thing I wished to do,” says Maximilian Büsser, “was to take a masculine timepiece, resize it, put a special color on it and name it a girls’ watch.” Each MB&F creation is drawn collectively in a posh course of that’s equal components authentic Max Büsser idea, design finesse by Eric Giroud, and mechanical ingenuity by the in-house technical staff.

Redefining the Legacy Machine case for the FlyingT concerned meticulous changes to boost its femininity and class. The case’s dimensions have been fastidiously thought-about to emphasise the sapphire crystal dome, whereas the lugs underwent a change to current a extra swish silhouette.

The use of asymmetry in FlyingT’s design—from the location of the time show to the configuration of the tourbillon—provides a layer of intrigue and uniqueness to the timepiece. This design strategy, coupled with references to femininity such because the photo voltaic motif of the winding rotor, illustrates MB&F’s dedication to exploring new dimensions of horological artistry. The FlyingT’s motion structure diverges from conventional approaches, adopting a vertical and co-axial technique that permits the flying tourbillon to boldly lengthen past the dial plate.