Suppose you're familiar with the previous work of MB&F. In that case, you’ll know that its Horological Machine (HM) series is famous for its avant-garde, almost sculptural approach to watchmaking. At the same time, the Legacy Machine (LM) line leans more toward traditional, albeit highly technical, watchmaking codes. The SP One sits intriguingly between these two worlds, blending elements of both but forging its own path. SP stands for Special Projects, and the SP One lives up to that name. At 39 mm, it’s notably more compact than many of MB&F’s earlier pieces, which often make a bold statement on the wrist. What’s striking here is the visual clarity: the design is surprisingly clean, almost minimalist by MB&F standards, yet it still delivers a sense of mechanical drama. The architecture of the watch creates the impression that its components are floating above your wrist, a departure from the more structured..
