HANDS ON: The MB&F LM Perpetual EVO Titanium

We’ve recently covered the MB&F LM Perpetual in a much more rare material - Palladium. In a bit more of a stark contrast, today, the brand has released an all-new Legacy Machine - this time in Titanium - a bit more friendly for those looking to own a highly complicated watch in a less exclusive or weighty metal. Our team got to go hands on with the watch briefly in New York City!

Check it out below:

THE BASICS:

Brand: MB&F

Model: Legacy Machine EVO in Titanium

Case Material: Titanium

Case Size: 44mm x 17.5mm

Water Resistance: 80 meters

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Movement: MB&F Machine Perpetual

Movement Specs: Manual Wind, 2.5Hz, 581 parts, 72-Hours Power Reserve, 41 Jewels

Strap Options: Black Rubber Strap with Titanium buckle

THE JUICE:

MB&F has been releasing some highly complicated watches since 2015. The first EVO that came into the scene was gorgeous, and the brand has only modified and improved with each new iteration that it’s released. While small changes have a tendency to frustrate many enthusiasts, I find the tweaking a positive progression for a model I never would have suggested needed modifications - and that definitely shows through in the metal.

The biggest modification to the LMP Titanium is the structure of the case. Forgoing a bezel, the sapphire crystal is domed and fused directly to the case - which is immediately noticeable on and off the wrist. There is a seamless integration and a fluid aesthetic to the overall case, and that helps this large watch sit comfortably against the wrist without any awkward edges against my sleeve. Dont get confused however, this watch is still thick enough to be noticeable, but the tapered dome will help this slide under a cuff, even if it’ll look like you’re trying to hide a dessert plate. At 17.5mm thick at the tip of the domed sapphire, this is still a fairly hefty watch.

Additionally, the watch features a shock absorbing ring called a FlexRing between the dial the movement. Since the EVO is a sportier model, this provides some much needed protection to the 581 part movement without significantly increasing the thickness. The only issue with this being a sport model, is the small 80m of water resistance - though I can’t imagine anyone actually taking this watch for a swim anyway.

We’ve seen an “Atomic” orange EVO, we’ve seen a blue EVO, and now we have a unique green dial version in Titanium. The dial is stunning. And a movement that displays the Hours, minutes, day, date, month, retrograde leap year and power reserve indicators, all dial-side, has no room for legibility to be compromised. I had no issues determining the time, even at a glance.

The green dial plate also plays with the light in a fun way. Turning from blue, to green, to grayish in a sunburst pattern when rotating the wrist. And since most of my pictures were snapped quickly outside of a coffee shop, the brief time I had to play with it was important to capture.

It’s hard to explain just how meticulously decorated the movement is. The dial is a show on its own, and flipping the watch over shows no degradation of quality at all. The anodized movement plate, polished and brushed wheels, and Cotes de Geneve striping are just as dazzling as the dial. It’s definitely easy to see what merits the price-point of this watch. The quality jump in decoration with MB&F is nothing short of breathtaking - Truly difficult to comprehend and explain to someone who doesn’t have it in front of them, or have any experience in the expertise required to achieve such finishing.

Ive long respected Max Busser for his innovation and it’s marriage with aesthetics. The EVO collection has long been a favorite of mine and watching its (ahem…) Evolution has been very exciting. I enjoyed my time with the LMP EVO Titanium and once again, I’ll be interested in seeing what else MB&F has up its sleeve for future models.

How much is the MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO in Titanium?

The LMP EVO in Titanium will only set you back a cool $176,000 USD.