MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO

Something is changing in the watch industry!

More and more independent watchmakers are making their mark on the watch industry, claiming their own section of the rapidly growing market. Alongside F.P. Journe and a few others, precious few makers have made a bigger splash than MB&F.

Founded in Geneva in 2005, MB&F was designed to completely re-imagine the concept of a wristwatch. Known today for its other-worldly designs and extremely complicated open-worked movements, MB&F challenges the notion that with watches, form follows function. Much to the contrary, MB&F always led with design, and that has contributed greatly to the brand’s success. 

Take, for example, this MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO. This piece may look incredible, but it’s equally mechanically significant. In order to isolate the balance wheel at the top of the domed sapphire crystal, MB&F used a massive balance staff ‘splitting’ the balance wheel from the escapement wheel. Therefore, the balance is visible from the front, while mechanically, the escapement continues to operate as usual. It’s a brilliant work of engineering, and the result is magnificent.

This model displays the time, date, and 72 hour power reserve on the ice blue dial. Each display is raised off the dial, which combined with the spectacle that is the floating escapement wheel, creates an insane, three-dimensional quality.

Outfitted on a signed rubber strap with titanium hardware, this piece is a mechanical work of art.

Looking to make a statement with an exclamation point at the end?

Throw this MB&F on and be prepared for the multiple, "Hey, what's that on your wrist?" questions to come your way.

Swiss watch industry veteran, businessman, and entrepreneur Maximilian Büsser founded his eponymous brand MB&F (“Maximilian Büsser & Friends”) in 2005 following accomplished stints at Harry Winston and Jaeger-LeCoultre. A horological laboratory of sorts, MB&F is unlike traditional watchmaking enterprises, bringing together innovators from across the industry to collaborate on “Horological Machines” and “Legacy Machines” — timekeeping devices and wristwatches that push the creative and engineering envelopes in completely new directions.

A relatively small and nimble company, MB&F crafts kinetic sculptures in partnership with some of the most learned minds in watchmaking, including Stephen McDonnell, Kari Voutilainen, L’Epée, and others, the results of which are breathtaking. Certain of these works are displayed in the company’s “M.A.D. Galleries” (“mechanical art devices”) around the world, allowing buyers, potential customers, and others to view the firm’s groundbreaking horological art in a nontraditional setting.

MB&F and its creations have been awarded by the ​​Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève — the “Oscars” of the watch world — in recognition of the firm’s creativity, spirit, and watchmaking accomplishment. Truly, there are few companies operating today whose wares can be considered as thought-provoking and innovative as those of Maximilian Büsser & Friends.

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Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.