MB&F is an independent Swiss creative laboratory producing fewer than 300 watches per year. The Horological Machines (HM) series features sculptural three-dimensional cases inspired by aviation and science fiction, while the Legacy Machines (LM) series reinterprets classical complications. Founded by Maximilian Busser, the brand collaborates with independent watchmakers and artisans. MB&F also operates the M.A.D.Gallery spaces exhibiting mechanical art.
MB&F occupies a truly singular space in haute horlogerie. Maximilian Büsser's collaborative philosophy—partnering with independent watchmakers, designers, and artisans—produces timepieces that feel more like wearable kinetic sculptures than traditional watches. The Horological Machines (HM series) are audaciously creative, drawing from sci-fi, automotive, and aerospace aesthetics while housing genuinely impressive mechanical movements. The Legacy Machines offer a more classical sensibility but remain distinctly unconventional. What I find most compelling is MB&F's intellectual honesty: they credit every collaborator by name, which is rare in an industry that often obscures its craftspeople. The brand also produces delightful non-watch creations like music boxes and clocks. The obvious limitation is accessibility—prices start around $50,000 and climb steeply, with most pieces produced in very limited quantities. These are not everyday watches for most people. But as a creative force pushing mechanical watchmaking into genuinely new territory, MB&F is nearly unmatched.
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