MB&F LM1 EVO revives the original Legacy Machine in a 42mm case with 60-hour power reserve, dual independent time displays, and EVO-grade water resistance.
A Refined Overview
- Fifteen years after the original, the LM1 EVO houses a manually wound 338-component calibre — co-developed with Kari Voutilainen and Jean-François Mojon — inside a new 42mm case with 80 metres of water resistance.
- Two completely independent time displays can be set to any offset, including 30- or 45-minute increments, with no conventional GMT linkage between them.
- The 14mm flying balance wheel is retained from the 2011 architecture, now paired with a Straumann® double hairspring and a redesigned titanium bridge.
- Two editions: titanium with a rhodium-plated dial plate, and a 5N+ rose gold version limited to 33 pieces with a blue-green dial plate.
Design & Mechanics
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For the first time on an EVO model, the integrated rubber straps are interchangeable via a quick-release system at both the case and the clasp. On the wrist, that translates to genuine versatility for an active collector.
Movement & Materials
The manually wound calibre comprises 338 components and 25 jewels. Traditional hand-finishing covers the full range: gold chatons with polished countersinks, polished bevels with internal angles, Geneva waves and hand-made engravings. The 60-hour power reserve is displayed on a redesigned inclined indicator.
Against the broader independent watchmaking segment, the Voutilainen and Mojon pedigree on this calibre carries real weight. The Straumann® double hairspring is a specific technical choice that improves isochronism — useful detail for collectors weighing the movement’s long-term accuracy.
Market Position
The titanium edition is priced at CHF 82,000 plus VAT (USD 109,000 / EUR 89,000 plus taxes). The rose gold limited edition, restricted to 33 pieces, stands at CHF 102,000 plus VAT (USD 137,000 / EUR 111,000 plus taxes). Both sit within the upper tier of independent watchmaking but below the heights of some single-complication grand complications from larger houses.
The 33-piece ceiling on the rose gold edition limits secondary-market supply directly. For collectors in the Gulf tracking MB&F allocations, early contact with an authorised retailer will be decisive.
Why Collectors Care
The dual independent time displays on the LM1 EVO are not a dressed-up dual-crown GMT. Each display operates entirely separately, allowing 30- or 45-minute offsets that no conventional mechanism accommodates. One dial can also track elapsed time while the other holds local time.
MB&F’s Legacy Machine lineage, as covered in detail on the brand’s official website at MB&F, carries consistent collector interest on the secondary market. The re-engineered dimensions, the dual independent time displays and the limited rose gold edition together give the LM1 EVO a clear case for long-term ownership relevance.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Movement | Manually wound; 338 components, 25 jewels; Straumann® double hairspring; titanium bridge; developed with Kari Voutilainen and Jean-François Mojon |
| Case size | 42mm |
| Case material | Titanium (standard); 5N+ rose gold (limited edition, 33 pieces) |
| Dial | Rhodium-plated dial plate (titanium); blue-green dial plate (rose gold) |
| Strap | Integrated rubber; quick-release system at case and clasp |
| Water resistance | 80 metres |
| Price | Titanium: CHF 82,000 + VAT (USD 109,000 / EUR 89,000 + taxes); Rose gold: CHF 102,000 + VAT (USD 137,000 / EUR 111,000 + taxes) |
| Availability | On request from the maison or an authorised retailer in the Middle East |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What case size does the MB&F LM1 EVO use?
The LM1 EVO is housed in a 42mm case, smaller than the 2011 original, available in titanium or 5N+ rose gold.
How much does the MB&F LM1 EVO cost?
The titanium edition is priced at CHF 82,000 plus VAT (approximately USD 109,000 or EUR 89,000 plus taxes). The rose gold limited edition, restricted to 33 pieces, is priced at CHF 102,000 plus VAT (approximately USD 137,000 or EUR 111,000 plus taxes).
Is the MB&F LM1 EVO available in Dubai or the Middle East?
The LM1 EVO is available on request from MB&F or an authorised retailer in the Middle East. Buyers in the region should contact the maison directly for allocation enquiries.
Who developed the movement inside the LM1 EVO?
The manually wound calibre was developed in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen and Jean-François Mojon. It comprises 338 components and 25 jewels, with a Straumann® double hairspring and a redesigned titanium bridge.
What makes the LM1 EVO dual time display different from a conventional GMT?
The two time displays on the LM1 EVO are completely independent of each other and can be set to any offset, including 30- or 45-minute increments. One dial can also be used to measure elapsed time while the other continues tracking the current time.
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