Unworn 2023 MB&F M.A.D.1 Red
Ref: M.A.D. 1 RED
Specification
Lugs : 24mm
Condition : Unworn
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : Manufacturer Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original M.A.D. presentation box & papers. The watch comes paired with its original 24mm black rally-style strap with red stitching and a double folding deployment clasp M.A.D signed. The watch is from 2023 and is sold in Unworn condition as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with its Manufacturer's Warranty.
For more photos see here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1erDI3lcMNlKIUBK04OOvAqMd_ir9bLV7?usp=share_link
4K YouTube video, skip to 19:50 - https://youtu.be/_DNFDq7XGD0
The Watch
Here we have an Unworn 2023 MB&F M.A.D.1 Red, in 2022, Max Busser launched a new product through the Mechanical Art Devices (M.A.D) Lab. This exclusive product was only available to friends and customers of MB&F. The 42mm polished and brushed stainless steel case has distinctive polished angular lugs that appear to float and form part of the case bracing on the back, a lug-to-lug length of 50.5mm and a case thickness of 17.5mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. At 12 o’clock you find the crown, the midcase is clear and enables you to read the time at 6 o’clock with two rotating aluminium cylinders of Arabic numerals, the top black one shows the hours and the red bottom one shows the minutes, a pointer helps to indicate the time. A smooth polished bezel holds a domed sapphire crystal above the striking dial that has the movement front and centre instead of the traditional hands and indexes. A translucent red outer ring holds the movement in place with a triple-bladed Titanium and Tungsten skeletonised rotor; each blade has a SuperLumiNova strip. At 6 o’clock we have “MAD1” completing this incredible unique-looking timepiece. On the reverse, we have the engine turned stainless steel X-shaped bracing with “It's a M.A.D. World” and “M.A.D. Edition” engraved into it. Inside an automatic Miyota 821A, 21 jewels, beating at 21,600 beats per hour. The watch comes paired with its 24mm black rally-style strap with red stitching and a double folding deployment clasp M.A.D signed and the watch comes with its special M.A.D. presentation box and paperwork.
Personal Note
It is great to see MB&F exploring the world of more affordable insane watches, and I mean that in the positive watch of "insane"! There are very few options for those wanting to explore something truly unique under £5,000 - I don't mean unique as in an in-house movement, or a different case, but something truly unique from the mind of a master in the watch world, this offers exactly that, even at the premium secondary market prices, so snap one up and see for yourself!
The Brand
MB&F was founded by Max Busser in 2005, the name stands for Max Busser and Friends. Based at their Switzerland labs along with like-minded independent watchmakers, they create some of the most radical Horological timepieces incorporating time-honoured processes and traditions that can be clearly seen in their three-dimensional animated sculptures and unique timepieces.