Watchmaking Issue 11: The New "Art Deco" Version



In 2023, MB&F launched the Horological Machine N°11, redefining the concept of a luxury cheap watches: a wearable architectural work of art. Conceived by Maximilian Büsser and designer Eric Giroud, the HM11 was inspired by the organic neo-futuristic architecture of the 1960s and 70s. In 2025, designer Maximilian Maertens reinterpreted this structure from the perspective of 1930s Art Deco, creating a new chapter in the collection: the HM11 Art Deco.

Original HM11 Architect

Le Corbusier once wrote, "A house is a machine for living in." MB&F embodies this maxim with the HM11. This watch transforms the concept of the "case" into a miniature residence: four symmetrical rooms radiate outwards from a central atrium, above which is a flying tourbillon, and above that, a double-dome sapphire crystal crown. Each room serves a specific function—time display, power reserve, mechanical thermometer, and time setting module—and the entire case rotates, allowing the wearer to adjust any of these rooms to their liking. Each 45° rotation winds the watch for 72 minutes, providing a four-day (96-hour) power reserve with ten rotations: this tactile experience connects the wearer to the mechanics.best replica watches

The 42mm Grade 5 titanium case is designed like a miniature building, featuring curved walls, a cascading sapphire crystal dome, and a nearly 10mm wide crown. The crown employs a complex, multi-layered, gas-lock system to ensure proper functioning despite its large size. Inside, a self-produced manual-winding movement powers a central flying tourbillon—driven by bevel gears and suspended by four laser-cut steel springs derived from aerospace technology. The initial release pioneers a new aesthetic: half timepiece, half habitable architectural structure.

The new HM11 Art Deco style

The new HM11 Art Deco retains the original design concept while employing a unique visual language. Inspired by Maximilian Maertens' fascination with early 20th-century architecture (from Parisian cinemas to Manhattan skyscrapers), the design abandons the organic fluidity of Architects, opting instead for the geometric shapes and rhythms of the Art Deco movement. replica watches sale

On the dial, a radiating "sunbeam" pattern—partially skeletonized for enhanced legibility—replaces the original tapered bar, while a two-tone ring and vintage-style typography outline the display area. The hands are crafted from translucent enamel, creating an effect reminiscent of red stained glass. The bridges extend upwards in a more vertical architectural form, reminiscent of decorative stone carvings, while the recessed contours at the top of the dial echo the stepped silhouettes of skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building. The redesigned tourbillon bridge is flush with the baseplate, forming a visual axis that connects the entire structure; even the crown features a subtle stepped design, reminiscent of layered poster art. All these changes collectively reinforce an upward, dynamic feel: like an Art Deco skyline.

The two HM11 watches, viewed side-by-side, present a striking contrast. The original "Architect" watch evokes the soft curves of 1970s concrete: human, tactile, and experimental. The new "Art Deco" watch, on the other hand, is upright, structurally rigorous, and clean-lined: like a miniature city. However, both share the same core spirit: a timepiece to be experienced, not merely a watch to be worn.

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