MB&F is a Swiss watch manufacturer known for its gracefully designed timepieces.
The brand has recently released a new extraordinary edition of their Legacy Machine N°1 (LM1), in collaboration with Chinese artist Xia Hang. The original model was designed by the company as a tribute to the watchmaking traditions of the 19th century, but the newest version comes with something special: a miniature aluminum man used for not only decorative purposes, but also as a power reserve indicator.
When the movement is fully wound, the man (‘Mr. Up’) sits up straight, but as the power diminishes, his head, shoulders, back and chest begin to slouch, and he becomes ‘Mr. Down’.
Legacy Machine N°1 Xia Hang is a limited edition of 12 pieces in red gold and 12 pieces in white gold, priced at about $110,000 each. Every piece comes with a pair of full-size (approximately 15cm/6’’ high) sculptures of Mr. Up and Mr. Down in polished stainless steel, signed by the artist himself.
