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MB&F
Ref. 20.DTCIT
Horological Machine No.2
A rare and unusual titanium and ceramic rectangular-shaped instantaneous jump hour wristwatch with retrograde minutes, date, bi-hemisphere moon phases, warranty and presentation box, part of a limited edition of 66 pieces
Estimate
CHF20,000 - 30,000
€21,100 - 31,600
$22,700 - 34,100
Sold For
CHF35,560
Lot Details
Manufacturer
MB&F
Year
2009
Reference No
20.DTCIT
Case No
A 140’006
Model Name
Horological Machine No.2
Material
Titanium and Ceramic
Calibre
Automatic, cal. HM2, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
Titanium MB&F pin buckle
Dimensions
59mm Width x 38mm Length
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied with MB&F warranty dated April 2009, stamped by retailer Les Bijoux LLC, MB&F Certificate of Authenticities documentation, leather folio, instruction manual, setting pin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Released in 2008, the Horological Machine No. 2 by MB&F exemplifies the brand's passion and vision for creating technically revolutionary and visually unconventional three-dimensional kinetic machines.
- Featuring flying buttresses and bolted portholes, the present HM2 reminds one of space platforms straight out of 20th century science fiction.The dial with two round portals separates the time indication from the date and bi-hemisphere moon displays. The large rectangular case with locking push crown houses a “machine” that is a wonderful example of micro-engineering, featuring an instantaneous jump hour with retrograde minute and date sectors.
- The automatic movement, visible through a sapphire caseback porthole, is micro-engineered by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, watchmaker and founder of Agenhor.
- Preserved in excellent condition, the present Horological Machine No. 2 is part of a limited edition of 66 pieces and is further accompanied by its full set of accessories. However, according to the book "MB&F the First 15 Years, A Catalogue Raisoné" only 26 pieces were made in this configuration.
- Featuring flying buttresses and bolted portholes, the present HM2 reminds one of space platforms straight out of 20th century science fiction.The dial with two round portals separates the time indication from the date and bi-hemisphere moon displays. The large rectangular case with locking push crown houses a “machine” that is a wonderful example of micro-engineering, featuring an instantaneous jump hour with retrograde minute and date sectors.
- The automatic movement, visible through a sapphire caseback porthole, is micro-engineered by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, watchmaker and founder of Agenhor.
- Preserved in excellent condition, the present Horological Machine No. 2 is part of a limited edition of 66 pieces and is further accompanied by its full set of accessories. However, according to the book "MB&F the First 15 Years, A Catalogue Raisoné" only 26 pieces were made in this configuration.