MB&F Galaxy Guardians: HM12 The Guardian
Max Busser and his friends' latest timepiece, a truly streamlined and efficient chronograph. replica U-BOAT Classico U-46
A beam of light strikes the gleaming stainless steel armor, shattering it instantly. A lone blue hand on its chest swings violently with the rise and fall of the mercury column. Equipped with a super-magnifying shield and a super-luminous stun gun on its right side, it's ready for battle. A titanium mask obscures its face, making it elusive, but you can still glimpse the frantically spinning mechanical brain above.
MB&F's latest fantastical watchmaking masterpiece, the HM12 The Guardian, is a stunning combination: the HM12 watch features a flying tourbillon and jumping hour function, while The Guardian is a imposing robot that also serves as a watch stand. And yes, don't ask, both are indispensable.
MB&F founder Max Busser declared, "They are designed and sold as a set. We will not sell any of them individually."
In other words, it's a fusion of haute horlogerie craftsmanship and the Transformers universe; if you're a serious watch enthusiast, this is an absolute dream "big boy toy." luxury fake watches
The MB&F Galaxy of Watchmaking Machines: The HM12 The Guardian continues MB&F's watchmaking tradition, a tradition that began over 20 years ago when Max Busser founded the company in 2005.
The first holographic mechanical watch, the HM01, was released two years later. More than a wristwatch, it was a miniature work of engineering art on the wrist. It was also the culmination of the efforts of close friends—Max, designer Eric Girourd, movement engineer Laurent Besse, and independent watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin. Therefore, it broke expectations, subverted tradition, and laid the foundation for this emerging brand and its subsequent holographic mechanical watches, up to the HM12 this year, a total of 11 models. (In addition, there is an HMX model, not included in the list, thus increasing the total from 10 to 11 models.)
Some classic pieces in the HM series best replica watches include the HM4 Thunderbolt, winner of the 2010 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) for Concept and Design, a favorite of Max Busser; and the HM6 Space Pirate, featuring a sapphire crystal sphere, turbine, and flying tourbillon. Of course, who can forget the HM3 Frog and HM10 Bulldog? Both are collector's favorites, especially the HM3 Frog, with its iconic spherical aluminum "eye" and hinged "mouth" indicating power reserve—truly unforgettable. For 21 years, the HM series has drawn inspiration from a wide range of fields, including aviation, science fiction, and the ocean, creating countless breathtaking masterpieces.
This year's HM12 watch sees Max Busser and his team returning to their roots, inspired by the all-knowing image of robots in a boy's growing world. With the involvement of Max Maertens, MB&F's new creative director and successor to Busser, the HM12 takes on a Transformers-like appearance. Maertens grew up in the 1980s, witnessing the era of the Autobots and Decepticons vying for supremacy. The HM12 also marks the first time Busser and Maertens have led an HM project entirely under their joint leadership after years of collaboration with Giroud. MB&F stated that Giroud is currently involved in other MB&F projects.
Ultimately, the movement and case took four years to complete, longer than expected, and the project missed its 20th-anniversary celebration. But in this context, time wasn't the key factor; perfection was. perfect watches replica
"We've been constantly improving it, adding elements to make it cooler and crazier," said Busser. "So we missed last year's deadline. This was originally supposed to be a 20th-anniversary watch. Now, it will kick off its third decade by looking back, returning to its roots, and revisiting the essence of the past 20 years."
Get to know the HM12 Guardian. In MB&F terminology, the HM12 The Guardian watch is naturally divided into two parts. HM12 refers to the watch itself, which is also the robot's face; while The Guardian refers to the accompanying robot-shaped stand.
The HM12 watch features a Grade 5 titanium case, making it a double-sided design. The front presents a futuristic robot form, crafted with high-contrast brushed metal, sapphire crystal, and black sub-dials. The sub-dial at 3 o'clock on the right displays minutes, while the sub-dial at 9 o'clock on the left displays jumping hours. The first part of the double-winding micro-rotor, shaped like MB&F's signature tomahawk, is located at 6 o'clock and also serves as the robot's menacing mouth. The flying tourbillon, located in the crown and hailed as the watch's "brain," completes a full rotation every 60 seconds, exuding a powerful presence.breitling replica
Undoubtedly, it resembles a robot's face, and quite coolly so. But wait, MB&F has another ingenious design. After all, every robot needs a transformation mode. Rotating the left crown clockwise reveals a mask that slowly unfolds to cover the dial, from partially to fully unfolded, at your choice. Rotating the crown counter-clockwise retracts the mask. When the mask is fully unfolded, the crown automatically releases.
The entire mechanical structure is entirely mechanical, comprising over 200 polished and beveled parts. Crucially, this protective system operates completely independently of the movement. During development, one watchmaker focused on the movement while another simultaneously developed the protective system. While this has no practical impact on timekeeping accuracy (which can be adjusted via the right crown), we must admit it undoubtedly makes the watch more exquisite. However, what truly makes it a coveted treasure for watch enthusiasts lies hidden on the case back—a completely different face.
In some ways, it feels more like a classic mechanical timepiece than a precision horological timepiece, showcasing a traditional, understated, and handcrafted aesthetic. The crown is brushed with polished edges, and the double mainspring barrels are adorned with a snail pattern, resembling a second "eye" on the dial. The rear rotor is a magnificent guilloché dome crafted from 22K 5N rose gold. Guilloché engraving on a curved surface is no easy feat, a challenging task accomplished with the help of friends, particularly Kari Voutailainen and his team at the Brodbeck Guillochage workshop. Like its predecessor, the HM12 movement is perfectly integrated into the case and is developed in-house by the brand.Richard Mille rm 27-05 rafael nadal
The HM12 watch measures 49.3 x 43.6 mm and is 13.8 mm thick, giving it a commanding presence on the wrist. However, thanks to the combination of a fixed lug at 6 o'clock and a movable lug at 12 o'clock, it's comfortable even for those with smaller wrists. Furthermore, it features a quick-release system for easy removal of the strap and installation onto the Guardian watch.
This robot, named "Guardian," is more than just a stand; it also includes a convenient magnifying glass (disguised as a shield on its right arm), an integrated UV flashlight (disguised as a ray gun on its left arm), and a mechanical thermometer located at its core. The robot's base also features a drawer for storing watch straps. The entire device stands 38 cm tall and weighs 15 kg.
If this foreshadows MB&F's rise to prominence in the next decade, it certainly looks impressive.
Technical Specifications: replica MB & F HM12 Guardian
Movement: In-house automatic movement with double winding rotor, flying tourbillon, and 84-hour power reserve.
Functions: Jumping hour, trailing minute, dial function, and flying tourbillon.
Case Dimensions: 49.3 mm x 43.6 mm x 13.8 mm; Grade 5 titanium; 84 components; Super-LumiNova luminous coating; movable lug at 12 o'clock, fixed lug at 6 o'clock; sapphire crystal glass at the top, bottom, and 12 o'clock for viewing the tourbillon.
Dial: Jumping hour display at 9 o'clock; trailing minute display at 3 o'clock; flying tourbillon at 12 o'clock; crown-operated mechanical dial protection system.
Strap: Velcro design with quick-release system for easy removal and installation onto the Guardian strap.
The Guardian Robot, developed by L'Epée in 1839, is equipped with a mechanical thermometer; a magnifying glass integrated into its right arm; an ultraviolet flashlight integrated into its left arm; a drawer in its base for storing wristbands; it measures 22 cm in diameter, 38.2 cm in height, and weighs approximately 15 kg.
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