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Legacy Machine Split Escapement

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There is one constant throughout the Legacy Machine collection: functions and complications vary, but the suspended balance wheel remains literally and metaphorically above everything else. With the LM Split Escapement, this feature is raised to another level.

Just below the domed crystal, the balance of LM SE beats at a sedate, traditional 2.5Hz… What is rather less traditional is its construction: the balance seems to oscillate on its own, without any visible intake of energy. The essential remaining parts of the escapement – anchor and escape wheel – are concealed on the opposite side of the movement, almost 12 mm below.

Under the balance, the triple-dial design gives the time at 12 o’clock, the power reserve at 4 o’clock and the date at 8 o’clock – quickly and easily adjustable thanks to a lateral push-button.

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There is one technical constant that defines every single watch in the MB&F Legacy Machine collection.

Functions may vary, and different complications come to the fore in each edition, but the suspended balance wheel remains literally and metaphorically above everything else. In Legacy Machine Split Escapement, this feature is not only highlighted, but raised to another level of achievement.

  • Material: 4 launch editions in 18k white gold and 1 limited edition in titanium
  • Dimensions: 44 x 17.5 mm

  • Movement developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell.
  • Split escapement with the balance wheel suspended above the dial and the anchor and escape wheel under the movement.
  • Manual winding with double mainspring barrels.
  • Bespoke 14mm balance wheel with traditional regulating screws visible on top of the movement.
  • Superlative hand finishing throughout respecting 19th-century style; bevelled internal angles highlighting hand craft; polished bevels; Geneva waves; hand-made engravings.
  • 314 components / 35 jewels / 72h power reserve

  • Hours, minutes, date and power reserve indicator.
  • Push-button next to the date dial for quick adjustment of the date.

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