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Independent Watchmakers · 2023-11-15

MB&F’s HM11 Architect turns a watch into a rotating miniature house

Four separate display chambers surround a flying tourbillon, while rotating the titanium case winds the movement.

By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Watch I Love; official MB&F specifications

MB&F HM11 Architect Blue. The blue HM11 Architect in grade 5 titanium, shown in an official MB&F product image.
The blue HM11 Architect in grade 5 titanium, shown in an official MB&F product image. MB&F / Watch I Love ↗

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This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at Watch I Love; official MB&F specifications ↗

What to know

MB&F’s HM11 Architect treats the wristwatch as a miniature building. Four rounded chambers radiate from a central flying tourbillon, separating the time display, thermometer, power reserve and sapphire setting crown. The blue edition uses a grade 5 titanium case and white rubber strap, giving the mechanical structure a deliberately futuristic character.

MB&F HM11 Architect Blue. Watch I Love’s preproduction blue HM11 Architect; some production details may differ.
Watch I Love’s preproduction blue HM11 Architect; some production details may differ. MB&F / Watch I Love ↗

The entire case rotates on its base, allowing the wearer to choose the display orientation while winding the movement. Its manually wound engine offers 96 hours of reserve. The case measures 42mm across and 23mm high, with 20-metre water resistance. The original blue version was limited to 25 pieces.

MB&F HM11 Architect Blue. The blue HM11 Architect’s three-dimensional movement, in an official MB&F technical illustration.
The blue HM11 Architect’s three-dimensional movement, in an official MB&F technical illustration. MB&F / Watch I Love ↗

At a glance

Specifications reported by Watch I Love; official MB&F specifications
modelHM11 Architect Blue
movementManual winding by rotating the case; flying tourbillon
powerReserve96 hours
caseMaterialGrade 5 titanium
caseDiameter42 mm
caseThickness23 mm
waterResistance20 m
limitedEdition25 blue-dial-plate examples

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Watch I Love; official MB&F specifications · Published 2023-11-15 ↗