If MB&F’s Horological Machines are futuristic, then its Legacy Machines could be called neo-classical. Traditional watchmaking elements can still be found, such as wheel train and escapement, plate and bridges, and balance spring and balance, yet they are handled with modern industrial production techniques and precision. MB&F has created the innovative suspended balance layout, bringing watchmaking development to another level.

The balance of the Legacy Machine Split Escapement looks like it oscillates independently without any visible power source. In fact the essential remaining parts of the escapement, the anchor and escape wheel, are concealed on the opposite side of the movement almost 12 mm below. The balance does have its intake of energy, hence the name Split Escapement.

Underneath the balance there are three sub-dials: the dial for time telling is located at 12 o’clock, power reserve indication is found at 4 o’clock and the date is displayed at 8 o’clock. The date can be effortlessly adjusted with the push-button next to the date dial. The main dial features the micro-textured “frosted” finish, created by a frosting technique originally found on antique pocket watches of the 18th and 19th century. This traditional technique was first used by MB&F in the LM 101 ‘Frost’ editions.