MB&F HM2 -- Picture review

[rickyrosey 2]

hey guys and gals,

 

here is my picture review of my favorite watch the ''Maximillian Busser & friends horological machine number 2'' geez thats a mouth full so let's just call it the mb&f HM2.

 

it is truly a unique watch not only in shape the dimensions are 59mm x 39mm x 13mm but also in design and function.

the watch features 2 ar coated crystals the left one is the functional date and faux moon phase and on the right is the hour disc and minute hand. the crown is located on the top side and is protected by the crown guard, to set the time is not that easy in order to reach the crown you need to remove the strap first, now that sounds like a lot of work but is actually quite easy and fast because it is equipped with a lever to easily romeve the strap allowing access to the crown, to set the time you push out the crown guard and when you are done push it back in and fit the strap again.

 

the design:

in my eyes is simply cool, it is a steel base with on top a black ''ceramic'' (it is actually pvd coated brushed steel) and gold coated bezels.

on the back side you have a large window to see the modified movement (no idea what it is ) it has around 2 days of power reserve. there are four machined lugs that hold the strap.

 

one note though the engravings are wrong they mention it is limited to 66 pieces but actually the ceramic gold version is limited to 33 and the full gold is limited to 66 and the all steel version to 125 pieces.

 

how it wears:

this is probably a point that most of you wonder about how does it wear on your wrist. well i think it is rather comfortable, at least more comfortable then you might think, it is still a large watch but because the lugs are a bit shaped to the wrist it fits really good.

the only thing is when i wear it im alsway more carefull i dont bump in into something because the edges stick out a bit so you can use it as a daily wearer but i usually switch to an other watch when i get back home so i can be less carefull not to damage it.

the cool thing is when you wear it under a shirt you can cover it up almost completely and you will only see the time and then you pop it our from under your sleeve for full view.

 

it is a real head turner, i always get good comments on it, i once had a teacher who in the middle of his lecture noticed my watch and he stopped class for over 20 minutes just to talk about how much he liked it.

 

enough talk for now i'll let you enjoy the pictures.

 

 

 

 

quick set button for the date

 

 

 

 

 

here you can see the quick release pushbar to remove the strap for setting the time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

here it is in comparison to a rolex sub

 

hope you enjoyed

Edited May 14, 2013 by rickyrosey

[jacobarch 0]

Not for me, but nice review.

[briko12 0]

Interesting and very cool looking!

[cheeese 0]

very steampunk - not for me but cool

[Arism 26]

A nice conversation piece in the very least. Might try and pick one up for shits and giggles.

Nice review

[Baldrick 1]

It suits you....wouldn't suit anybody else on the planet tho' !!!

[TheSav 2]

Definitely a mad scientists watch. I do like the quick release for the strap.

[rickyrosey 2]

it doesn't have to be so intense if you wear it normaly it is hardly visible, look

[rickyrosey 2]

A nice conversation piece in the very least. Might try and pick one up for shits and giggles.

Nice review

 

 

just do it, trusty time sells them for around 160

[Pihlippe 1,279]

That is a .......... watch

Not my cup of tea thought

I'v seen one other with the same watch,so your at least two on the planet.

[Baldrick 1]

I love the fact that you need to take the strap off everytime to wind / set it.....not....

[TheInthusiest 0]

I think if it were to be cut in half, it would appeal to a much broader spectrum of customers. I would totally wear it regardless.

[yawn 122]

this watch is one of my favourite, too bad rep factory stops repping it ):

[machiavegli 6]

I could definitely NOT pull this off but definitely a conversation starter

 

-Mach

[rickyrosey 2]

this watch is one of my favourite, too bad rep factory stops repping it ):

 

 

to bad because i was also looking for a full steel version

[yawn 122]

this watch is one of my favourite, too bad rep factory stops repping it ):

 

 

to bad because i was also looking for a full steel version

 

Abp website has a customized strap that's links two mff2 together, kicks ass

[mysterio 18]

Rickyrosey, where did you source yours?

[rickyrosey 2]

Rickyrosey, where did you source yours?

 

 

i actually bought mine on a trip to turkey around 2 years ago, i was looking for one for almost a year and there i saw it in the middle of a window display and i just immediately had to buy it, i paid around 120 euro for it i think.

to bad they dont make them anymore i would really love to have another one.

[Knackeringham 0]

No wouldn't be seen dead with this but thank God we all have different tastes as it would be a boring world. Thanks for the post.

[razorblade 0]

Interesting piece. Might make a good addition.. Hmm...

[gran 198]

cool watch! Is that a Chinese movement?

[Kleen™ 45]

....!

[gran 198]

yes

[rickyrosey 2]

cool watch! Is that a Chinese movement?

 

i have no idea what kind of movement it is i suppose it it something cheap and Chinese but it is modified to make the Two separate dials work

[fgdhdfsd 0]

That's a really great watch!

 

You said you bought it in 2011. In case you're still having it, is it in good condition? I'm asking because I want to buy the same model (a replica) on a chinese website and I wonder if it could last for years.

 

Cheers