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The MB&F HM10 Bulldog Watch is Man’s Best Friend in Horological Form

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Maximilian Büsser and friends have once again joined forces to create a new Horological Machine – the canine inspired MB&F HM10 ‘Bulldog’ watch.

The new MB&F HM10 Bulldog is the latest to join the ranks of the brand’s eclectic lineup and those with a soft spot for a British bulldog in all its slobbering wide-jawed youthfulness will no doubt be enamoured with this same friendly beast with its “big eyes”, metal jaws and giant clockwork heart.

Released as two different editions, the Bulldog is offered as the CHF 106,000 grade 5 titanium version with blue “eyes” and blue calf-leather strap or the 18k red-gold version with black “eyes” and brown calf-leather strap priced at CHF 121,000.

The MB&F Horological Machine N°10 ‘Bulldog’ in Red Gold & Titanium. Credit MB&F
The MB&F Horological Machine N°10 ‘Bulldog’ in Red Gold & Titanium. Credit: MB&F

If you are familiar with any of MB&F’s previous critter inspired creations like the Horological Machine N°3 ‘Frog’ or the Horological Machine N°7 ‘Aquapod’, it will come as no surprise to see this latest design come bounding from the workshop floor of the self-confessed dog loving founder.

The entirety of the watch concept came to MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser in 2015 while on a bus trip to the Narita airport in Tokyo, Japan.

Founder of MB&F - Maximilian Büsser. Credit: Hung @ H5 Production
Founder of MB&F – Maximilian Büsser. Credit: Hung @ H5 Production

“I was dozing away and suddenly I see this piece” says Büsser, “what you see now in front of you is more or less exactly what I saw at the time and it was the first time I actually saw a watch in my mind, just like that!”.

That design is the MB&F HM10 Bulldog, a manual-winding watch made up of 301 individual components created by the talented individuals that make up the friends part of MB&F (Maximilian Büsser & Friends). The Bulldog’s “body” is a compact rounded case made of either titanium or red gold that extends into the short sprung strap “legs” connecting it to the calf-leather strap that wraps firmly around the wrist. On either side of the body, two studded-collar like crowns allow the owner to wind the mainspring or set the time, while inside the head, two revolving time-telling eyes peer out as if waiting at the front gate for the postman.

The MB&F Horological Machine N°10 ‘Bulldog’ in grade 5 Titanium. Credit MB&F
The MB&F Horological Machine N°10 ‘Bulldog’ in grade 5 Titanium. Credit: MB&F

Also enclosed is the “heart” of the Bulldog, an eye-catching balance, suspended beneath the central sapphire crystal dome and beating at the traditional cadence of 2.5Hz (18,000vph). The mechanism first appeared in MB&F’s designs in 2011 as the Legacy Machine N°1 and has since become somewhat synonymous with MB&F, appearing in the majority of Legacy Machines, Horological Machine N°9, and now HM10 Bulldog.

Playing up to its brutish nature, you’ll find it hard to miss the external hinged jaws that look ready to snap shut in an instant but in reality serve a much more playful purpose. If you look closely you’ll notice that the jaws open and shut according to the amount of wind left in the watch’s mainspring – when the Bulldog’s jaws are wide open and you can see both rows of teeth, it’s fully charged and ready to play for 45 hours but when the mouth is closed it means the Bulldog has expended all energy and is in need of a nap (and re-winding).

The Bulldog’s Jaws Open & Closed. Credit: MB&F

Like other MB&F creations, the Horological Machine N°10 ‘Bulldog’ is purposely created so that the time indication and power reserve display are visible only by the wearer.

There is one last “only for the owner” detail that will remain hidden to most eyes unless specifically pointed out – a small inscription found engraved on the caseback that reads: ““Forget the dog, beware of the owner”.

"Forget the dog, beware of the owner". Credit: MB&F
“Forget the dog, beware of the owner”. Credit: MB&F
MB&F HM10 Bulldog Price & Details
  • MB&F HM10 Bulldog 18K Red Gold Price:  CHF 121,000
  • MB&F HM10 Bulldog Titanium Price: CHF 106,000
Engine
  • Manual-winding in-house movement
  • Bespoke flying 14mm balance wheel with four traditional regulating screws floating above the domed dials
  • Super-LumiNova on the hour and minute domes and markers
  • Balance Frequency: 2.5Hz (18,000bph)
  • Power Reserve: 45 hours
  • Number of components: 301 components
  • Number of jewels: 34
  • Two crowns: Left crown at 11 o’clock for winding; right crown at 1 o’clock for setting the time
Functions & Indications
  • Hours on left dome (aluminium dome rotating in 12 hours)
  • Minutes on right dome (aluminium dome rotating in 60 minutes)
  • Power reserve indicated in 3D by the opening and closing of the jaws (closed jaws means it needs re-winding).
Case
  • Version Ti: grade 5 titanium
  • Version RT: 18k 5N+ red gold and grade 5 titanium
  • Dimensions: 54mm x 45mm x 24mm
  • Water resistant to 5ATM / 50m / 160ft
Strap and buckle
  • RT version: hand-stitched brown calf-leather strap with custom-designed red gold folding buckle.
  • Ti version: hand-stitched blue calf-leather strap with Velcro system and titanium buckle.
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Breitling Releases Limited Edition Premier Chronograph in Burgundy

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Breitling releases Premier B09 Chronograph in a new burgundy color, limited to 250 pieces.
Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40 Soldier Burgundy Side
The new Breitling Premier Chronograph in burgundy. Credit: Breitling

Breitling’s latest addition to the Premier Collection has flown relatively under the radar and is a limited edition B09 Chronograph in burgundy limited to 250 pieces.

First introduced in 1943 by Willy Breitling, the “everyday elegant” design of the Premier collection pays homage to three generations of inventors – Léon, Gaston & Willy Breitling – and embodies Breitling’s legacy of inventing the modern Chronograph.

Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40 Soldier Burgundy Strap
Steel 40mm case with brown alligator strap. Credit: Breitling

Encased in a 40mm steel case, the new Premier B09 Chronograph features a burgundy colored sunburst dial with Arabic numerals and complementary brown chronograph subregisters in line with the heritage feel of the Premier collection.

Additional rectangular chronograph pushers and design details such as grooves on the case sides, open sapphire case backs and vintage-inspired hands complete the elegant Premier aesthetic.

Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40 Soldier Burgundy Front
The new release will be limited to 250 pieces. Credit: Breitling

Powered by Breitling’s in-house B09 movement offering a power reserve of 70 hours, the new Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph Burgundy comes on a brown alligator strap and is limited to 250 pieces priced at US$8,400 each.

Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40 Soldier Burgundy Caseback
Caseback with limited edition engraving. Credit: Breitling
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IWC Unveils New Portofino 39 Chronograph Trio

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The IWC Shaffhausen Portofino family has expanded with the addition of the new 39 Chronograph edition in three new colors.

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino 39 Chronograph Watch Trio
The new IWC Portofino 39 Chronograph watch trio. Credit: IWC Shaffhausen

For over 30 years, IWC’s classic Portofino Collection has represented the laid-back lifestyle of the Mediterranean and is distinguished by its classic round case and uncluttered dial of the “pocket-watch-style wristwatch.”

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino 39 Chronograph White Detail
Silvered dial with gold hands and markers. Credit: IWC Shaffhausen

Now IWC Shaffhausen has released the Portofino as a 39mm chronograph edition with three new colors: a silver-plated dial with gold hands and markers on a black alligator strap, a green dial with a green alligator strap and a black dial, and gold hands/markers on a brown alligator strap.

Enclosed in a polished stainless steel 39mm case, the Portofino 39 features an elegantly clean dial with delicate leaf-shaped hands and two smaller chronograph sub-dials displaying a 30 minute counter and a seconds subdial.

Along with the chronograph stopwatch functions, the Portofino 39s hacking seconds function also gives the wearer the ability to stop the second’s hand when the crown is pulled out to help synchronize time with a second watch.

Powering the Portofino 39 Chronograph is IWC’s 79350 self-winding movement (based on the modified Valjoux 7750) which offers a 44-hour power reserve.

The all-new IWC Schaffhausen Portofino 39 Chronograph Collection is currently available online with prices starting at $5,900.

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino 39 Chronograph Black Detail
Black dial with gold hands and markers. Credit: IWC Shaffhausen
IWC Schaffhausen Portofino 39 Chronograph Brown Strap
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Hublot Makes a Splash With New Big Bang Unico Summer

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July 12, 2021

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Hublot is making a splash with the new turquoise New Big Bang Unico Summer edition available in select Mediterranean retail stores this Summer.
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The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer edition limited to 200 pieces. Credit: Hublot

Hublot is celebrating the warmer weather with the creation of a new turquoise-colored unisex Big Bang Unico Summer edition.

Made with a 42mm aluminum case, the lightweight Big Bang Summer uses anodized satin-finished and polished aluminum to create a modern colored material that guarantees longevity and protects it from scratches.

The lagoon colored Big Bang Unico Summer on the rubber strap. Credit: Hublot
The lagoon colored Big Bang Unico Summer on the rubber strap. Credit: Hublot

Powered by the UNICO caliber HUB1280 offering a 72-hour power reserve, the new Big Bang Unico Summer features an oscillating seconds clutch, a chronograph friction system with ball-bearing adjustment, and a column wheel that is visible through the dial.

Equipped with Hublot’s patented interchangeable “One Click” attachment system, the Big Bang Unico Summer comes with two turquoise-colored straps: a Velcro strap with matching stitching and matching sports buckle and a natural rubber strap with deployant clasp made with turquoise anodized aluminum with an engraved logo.

Anodized satin-polished case and buckle are hard-wearing and scratch resistant. Credit: Hublot
Anodized satin-polished case and buckle are hard-wearing and scratch resistant. Credit: Hublot

Sharing on the inspiration for the new Big Bang Unico Summer, Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe says, “What I love most when traveling is the amazement of the return, wrote Stendhal. This enchantment of the journey that we bring back with us transforms us a little, for the better… And even if daily life has not really changed on our return, our eyes being open to other horizons is enough to lend it new colour.”

“Right from its beginnings, Hublot has adopted a future-focused approach to watchmaking, sparking trends through the many patents it has filed for its innovations. The Big Bang Unico Summer embodies the beauty of our summer experiences. We wanted to give you another shade for this year, to let you relive these magic moments any time you want.”

Priced at US$20,900, the new unisex Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer is limited to 200 pieces and will be available online at hublot.com and in the Mediterranean boutiques in Capri, Forte dei Marmi, Mykonos, Ibiza, Bodrum, Saint-Tropez, and Monaco.

Hublot Big Bang Summer 441 UB 5120 Front
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