MB&F's LM101 Gabriel Colliard pairs cloisonné enamel miniature jungles with a upgraded 60-hour platinum calibre. Eight pieces per edition, CHF 98,000.
What the Release Confirms
- Priced at CHF 98,000 plus VAT (USD 131,000 / EUR 107,000 plus taxes), the LM101 Gabriel Colliard pairs a 40mm platinum case with a fully hand-painted cloisonné enamel dial — a price point that positions it among the most ambitious artist-collaboration pieces MB&F has produced.
- Three editions: Macaw (red), Monkey (blue) and Crocodile (green), each limited to eight pieces.
- The LM101 calibre has been upgraded for this series, gaining a 60-hour power reserve (up from 45) and a Straumann double hairspring.
- Production runs at roughly one completed composition per month; the full series of 24 watches will take more than two years to finish.
Heritage & Lineage
The LM101 calibre occupies a specific place in MB&F’s history: the brand states it was the first movement the manufacture developed entirely in-house, in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen. That origin gives the LM101 a credibility that underpins every edition built on the platform. Its 222 hand-finished components — Geneva waves, polished bevels, gold chatons, countersunk blued screws — reflect haute horlogerie finishing traditions that collectors across the Gulf recognise immediately.
For the Gabriel Colliard editions, MB&F modified the dial plate and removed the sub-dials entirely, extending the hands to suit the new layout. The oversized suspended balance wheel and sculptural bridges, visual constants of the LM101, remain — Colliard incorporated them directly into each composition rather than working around them.
The Artist and the Technique
Gabriel Colliard trained in Limoges, the historic centre of French enamel production, before passing through specialist workshops and Patek Philippe. MB&F gave him no creative brief. Each of the three jungle scenes — scarlet macaws, a monkey and a crocodile at a swamp’s edge — is built around a single dominant colour, departing from the multicoloured conventions of 1950s enamel dials that inspired the project. Countless shades, from translucent to opaque, build depth within that single-colour framework.
The cloisonné process requires bending fine gold wires by hand to outline every animal and leaf, then applying and firing enamel in repeated layers. Colours shift in the kiln; correcting a shade can require starting the piece again from scratch. As Colliard notes, the fire always has the final say. The enamelled ratchet wheel on the caseback extends the composition to the reverse.
Where It Now Sits for a Collector
Eight pieces per edition places the LM101 Gabriel Colliard in genuinely scarce territory. At CHF 98,000, the price reflects both the upgraded movement and the labour involved: at one composition per month, acquisition requires both resources and patience. For collectors in the Gulf considering the three editions, the choice between Macaw, Monkey and Crocodile is as much about the colour as about the creature — each scene shares the same platinum case and upgraded calibre, differentiated only by what Colliard’s kiln produced.
| Movement | LM101 calibre, manually wound; 222 components; 60-hour power reserve; Straumann double hairspring; 14mm balance wheel |
| Case size | 40mm |
| Case material | Platinum |
| Dial | Cloisonné enamel miniature composition; Macaw (red), Monkey (blue) or Crocodile (green); enamelled ratchet wheel on caseback |
| Price | CHF 98,000 + VAT (USD 131,000 / EUR 107,000 + taxes) |
| Availability | On request from the maison or an authorised retailer in the Middle East |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pieces of the MB&F LM101 Gabriel Colliard are being produced?
Each of the three editions — Macaw (red), Monkey (blue) and Crocodile (green) — is limited to eight pieces, for a total series of 24 watches. At roughly one completed composition per month, MB&F states the full series will take more than two years to produce.
What is the price of the MB&F LM101 Gabriel Colliard?
The retail price is CHF 98,000 plus VAT, equivalent to approximately USD 131,000 or EUR 107,000 plus applicable taxes.
How does the LM101 Gabriel Colliard differ from the standard LM101?
For this collaboration, MB&F modified the dial plate, removed the sub-dials and extended the hands to accommodate the enamel compositions. The movement was also upgraded, raising the power reserve from 45 hours to 60 hours and adding a Straumann double hairspring to the 14mm balance wheel.
Who is Gabriel Colliard and what is his background?
Gabriel Colliard is an independent enameller who studied fine arts in Argentina, relocated to Switzerland in 2003, trained in Limoges, and subsequently worked in specialist workshops and at Patek Philippe before collaborating with MB&F.
Is the MB&F LM101 Gabriel Colliard available to order in the Middle East?
The watch is available on request from MB&F or an authorised retailer in the Middle East. Given the production rate of approximately one piece per month, prospective collectors are advised to register their interest early.
