Presenting the HM3 ReBel
James Dean was a Hollywood Rebel Without a Cause; Billy Idol had a Rebel Yell; Star Wars had its Rebel Alliance; and now MB&F pokes the establishment firmly in its conservatively-focused eye with the HM3 ReBel.
Whereas James Dean was the epitome of movie star bad boy, MB&F is the wild child of haute horlogerie; the lone biker in a black leather jacket when everyone else is wearing grey suits and driving Volvos. And unlike Dean, the HM3 ReBel knows exactly what its cause is: horological anarchy!
ReBel: R for right (hand), B for Black (case). The black-coated ReBelis a distinctive, rock 'n roll mirror-image of the HM3 designed to be worn on the right wrist, as a few individualists out there want to do.
And like all true rebels, nothing on the HM3 ReBel is quite as it first appears, especially when you take a closer look behind its nonchalantly cool façade. Under the ReBel's open black leather jacket - or to be more precise, its black PVD-treated white gold case - charcoal-coloured movement plates and bridges form a darkened backdrop to the resplendent flash of the 22K gold rotor as it speeds by.
We think James Dean would have worn one; Billy Idol would have sang about it; and the Rebel Alliance would have fought for it.
HM3 ReBel is a limited edition of 18 pieces in black PVD-treated white gold, blackened movement and 22K gold rotor.
For the full press release please click HM3 ReBel and high resolution images and press texts in many languages can be downloaded from www.mbandf.com/download/press/hm3-rebel
THURSDAY MARCH 11 2010
MB&F is proud to present the Engine of the HM4.
At MB&F we have always considered our movements to be much more than simply out-of-sight-out-of-mind mechanisms to be hidden away inside a case.Our movements are the high-performance Engines that power our three-dimensional Horological Machines and as such deserve their own place under the spotlight.
It is for that reason that we offer for your appreciation the latest Engine to come out of the MB&F garage, that for Horological Machine No. 4.
A lifetime of experience; three years of development; and untold blood, sweat & tears; however, we think that the results speak for themselves. Ladies & Gentlemen we give you the Engine of HM4.
Live Long & Prosper!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 04 2009
The Only Watch HM2 has found a home in Hong Kong
Dear Friends,
On Thursday September 24th evening, after a pretty Homeric but swift battle between a Hong Kong and a Thai collector on the Net, and an American collector on the phone, our HM2 piece unique created with artist Sage Vaughn went for 85'240 USD at the Monaco Only Watch auction ! It's new home is now Hong Kong !
The Only Watch charity auction, which has been created to fund research against muscular dystrophy, collected over 2,3 million Euros during this exceptional sale !
The Piece Unique HM2 created with Sage Vaughn featured a bright blue butterfly trapped in a movement surrounded by barbed wire. The timepiece also features the full gamut of HM2's indications: Instantaneous Jumping Hour, Concentric Retrograde Minutes, Retrograde Date, Bi-Hemisphere Moon-Phase plus Automatic Winding.
This emotionally charged piece, a one-of-a-kind interpretation of Horological Machine N°2, was signed by famed American artist Sage Vaughn. I wanted to work with Sage on this project because his paintings of gaily dressed children and bright birds or butterflies against bleak urban backgrounds had the tension between affirmation of life and a sense of desperation that I thought important and wanted to convey. Sage, a young artist whose solo shows have won widespread critical acclaim, has fought and conquered his own demon – a seven-year heroin addiction – and the pain of that struggle is felt in the emotional power of his work. Sage not only immediately agreed to work with us on this project; his enthusiasm and dedication were a driving power to its completion.
We owe a big thank you to Sage for having contributed his precious time, energy and creativity to this amazing project. And of course special thanks to all the Friends of MB&F who made the crafting of this special piece possible.
The MB&F adventure continues, so get ready for many more surprises to come !
With our very best regards,
WEDNESDAY MAY 13 2009
MB&F launches new HM2s on Facebook
MB&F is not only a Horological Laboratory, it is also a community of friends and passionate fans, so it was only natural to enter the digital social networking revolution.MB&F is therefore pleased to offer you a warm welcome to the new MB&F page on Facebook.
And in what may be the first new watch model ever launched on Facebook, MB&F presented a new version of HM2 in red gold/titanium or white gold/titanium, featuring black dials and metallised moonphase and hour rings on the sapphire glasses.
HM2 in red gold/titanium with black dials and metalized moonphase and hour rings
HM2 in white gold/titanium with black dials and metalized moonphase and hour rings
You can also follow the MB&F Parallel World Blog from the Facebook page as it is mirrored under Notes.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Facebook and you can receive the latest MB&F news and updates by following MBandF on Twitter.
SUNDAY MAY 10 2009
MB&F April 2009 Newsletter
The 2009 Basel Fair finished three weeks ago and we are still reeling from the incredible enthusiasm generated by our presence in The Watch Factory (a group of 12 independent horological creators exhibiting together, many presenting for the first time).Now that the hectic period that is Baselworld is past MB&F has just published their April 2009 newsletter to keep all of their Friends up to date with the latest news.
Max Büsser reported that in 18 years of exhibiting at the Basel Fairs he had never seen and experienced such positive energy and drive. MB&F exhibited their range at Baselworld and the “Final Editions” of Horological Machine N°1.
In the Newletter there are details on downloading an excellent 16 page feature on MB&F by GMT magazine for those that really want to print off a
Recap of the fascinating HM1 Engine.
To view the full newsletter, please click MB&F April 2009 Newsletter
