Elite Traveler November-December 2018

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MB&F’s fans rabidly wait for the release of each of its fantastical horological machines, and the recent release of HM9 Flow does not disappoint. Pulling influences from the sensual, curving lines of 1940s and 1950s cars, and the smooth aerodynamics of a jet engine, MB&F combined and transformed them into an ultra-modern timepiece. It has a unique design: when viewing the timepiece from above, only the movement is visible through the sapphire glass apertures. At its widest point are two independent balance wheels, then it narrows to display the time on the side of the watch. This time display perfectly suits the watch’s automotive inspiration —when driving, the time remains visible while your hands are on the steering wheel (it’s also helpful for furtive time checks during meetings). The in-house movement spent three years in development and built on several movements from MB&F’s past Horological Machines and the

Legacy Machine series, in addition to creating patent-pending innovations. $182,000, Cellini in NewYork, info@cellini.com, +1 212 888 0505, mbandf.com

BRAND PROFILE LANG & HEYNE

With masterfully finished and innovative movements paired with classic dials, independent German watch brand Lang & Heyne has carved out a niche for itself in the watch world. Collectors looking for something different, but with the highest quality, turn to the Dresden-based manufacture. Its in-house movements highlight not-frequently-used finishing techniques, such as silver graining, and its complications range from the traditional to watches so complicated that even the most seasoned collectors will be elated. And with a limited production and personalization options, it’d be rare to find someone else wearing the same watch. Available at Passion Fine Jewelry in Solana Beach, California, Tim Jackson, owner, tim@passionfinejewelry.com, +1 858 794 8000, lang-und-heyne.de

2. Anton It’s difficult to believe that a brand known for fine finishings and impressive complications only debuted its first tourbillon this year. But, it was worth the wait. Caliber IX features a spectacular 11.1 mm flying one-minute tourbillon, unusually housed in a rectangular case. The contrast of the linear case and the circular tourbillon cage somehow makes the already- large tourbillon seem even larger With its elegant Grand Feu enamel dial and small size, measuring just 26.5 mm in width, we can see this on a discerning lady’s wrist as well. $113,630

1. Albert The elegant, classical dial monopusher chronograph movement — it’s rare to fi chronograph that doesn’t sporty, and even on more elegant models, multiple p add bulk to the case and s counters clutter the dial. U monopusher, ultra-thin ha and a clean, black enamel with a single subdial at 6 o Lang & Heyne achieves a beautiful combination of fo and function. But rest assu its technical prowess and beautiful finishings are eas viewed in action through t sapphire caseback. $78,630

3. Augustus I This incredibly complex watch allows you t track special dates, such as anniversaries a birthdays, not just reminding you of the dat they occurred, but actually computing how many years ago the event took place. Sever subdials and apertures display the event’s name, original date, current age and how close you currently are to the event. It’s a spectacular work of mechanical wizardry a to our knowledge, is the only watch of its kind. And once you have gone through the sure-to-be emotional process of picking the 12 moments you would like to be reminded of, you are guaranteed that yours will be completely unique. As for the present, it features an annual calendar, minutes and hours. Impressively, all indications are set through a single pusher in the crown. $192,780

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