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Streamlined Machine On The Wrist
MB&F HM9 ‘Flow’

In late 1940s and 1950s, aerodynamic principles started to shape automotive design as well as aviation design, which led to more streamlined and sleek machines being produced, such as the Mercedes W196 Streamliner, 1948 Buick Streamliner or the De Havilland Venom. The dynamic profiles of these automotive and aviation designs were the inspirations of the ever-creative MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser for the brand’s latest creation, the Horological Machine N°9 ‘Flow’.

Underneath the 57mm x 47mm x 23mm titanium case in the shape of a jet engine is a brand new manual winding movement with 301 parts and 45 hours of power reserve, developed fully in house. Two balance wheels, beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour and on each flank of the watch, can be viewed throw the elongated domes. Sitting between them is a planetary differential that averages the rate of the balance wheels. The hours and minutes are indicated on a separated vertical dial. The design is convenient for drivers to read the time while keeping the hand on the steering wheel. A 3D gasket is specially developed for keeping the watch water-resistant even in its innovative shape.

HM9 is available in two editions: the Air edition with dark movement and aviator-style dial, and the Road edition with rose gold plated movement and speedometer-style dial. Each edition is limited to 33 pieces only.