Introducing the Art Deco-Inspired MB&F HM11: A Stunning Evolution in Architectural Wristwatches

MB&F stands at the forefront of horological innovation with their HM11 watch series, an architectural revolution designed to thrive on the wrist. The new HM11 Art Deco edition introduces an exciting aesthetic shift. While preserving the original features of the HM11 Architect - including hours and minutes, power reserve, mechanical thermometer, and a time-setting module - it instead reflects the classiness of the 1930s Art Deco era. Verticality, stepped profiles, and sunburst graphics typify this contemporary aesthetic twist.

The design transformation in the Art Deco edition is hard to ignore. Here the Architect’s conical rods retire and give way to laser-cut sunbeam elements, bold two-tone rings, and typographical elements distinct to the Art Deco period. The four pods retain their original functions, and the central atrium lays bare the flying tourbillon. The movement structure and tourbillon bridge are reshaped into vertical, arch-like forms that sprout alongside the watch’s central axis.

The HM11 Art Deco continues the MB&F tradition of mechanical excellence. At its core lies an in-house, three-dimensional manual movement that clocks an inspiring 18,000 vibrations/hour and a 96-hour power reserve. The movement isolates shocks with the aid of a suspension system made of laser-cut high-tension springs. Aesthetic finesse complements mechanical prowess with beautiful hand chamfering and mirror polishing across visible surfaces. With its unique combination of architectural design and horological complexity, the HM11 Art Deco embodies the timeless elegance of MB&F.