To mark the 10th anniversary of LM2, MB&F have created a very limited edition of just 18 pieces in palladium.
Suspended high above the dial, the double ‘flying’ balances are in fact the most visible parts of two fully independent regulating systems, each beating at its own rate. The planetary differential sits proud of the surface, supported by a stunning double-arc mirror-polished bridge.
The complex differential is the key element in the double regulator system: the rates are averaged out by the mechanism, which drives the blued hour and minute hands of the white stretched-lacquer sub dial. To make things just a bit more complicated, the two flying balances and their escapements are identical mirror images, right down to the position of the stud holders pinning their balance springs.
Under the subtle aquamarine sun-ray dial which is traditionally paired with the Palladium editions, there is the amazing LM2 calibre which was conceived and designed by Jean-François Mojon and Kari Voutilainen.
Technical Specifications:
Palladium edition limited to 18 pieces
Engine
Three-dimensional horological movement developed exclusively for MB&F by Jean-François Mojon at Chronode and Kari Voutilainen
Manual winding with single mainspring barrel
Power reserve: 45 hours
Differential: Planetary differential comprising 3 gears and 5 pinions
Balance wheels: Two bespoke 11mm balance wheels with four traditional regulating screws floating above the movement and dials
Balance spring: traditional Breguet curve terminating with stud holder
Balance frequency: 18,000bph / 2.5Hz
Number of components: 241
Number of jewels: 44
Superlative hand finishing throughout respecting 19th century style; polished internal bevel angles highlighting handcraft; polished bevels; Geneva waves; gold chatons with polished countersinks; hand-made engravings; NAC finishing for the Palladium edition.
Functions & indications
Hours and minutes
Planetary differential transmits the average rate of the two regulators to the single gear train.
Case
Materials: Palladium.
Dimensions: 44mm x 19mm
Number of components: 41
Water resistance: 30 m/90’/3 atm
Sapphire crystals
High domed sapphire crystal on top and sapphire crystal on back with anti-reflective coating on both sides.
Strap & buckle
Black, brown or blue hand-stitched alligator strap with 18k gold, platinum, or titanium tang buckle matching the case.
Retail price of the LM2 Palladium is CHF 158,000 + VAT (USD 172,000 or EUR 165,000 before taxes)
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