MB&F is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Legacy Machine this year, something we discussed with Max Busser himself not long ago, and they?ve brought out one of the original prototypes to put a point on it. The watch, known as the ?Longhorn? for its distinctive lug design, will appear in the Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Nov. 7th auction in Geneva, with a portion of the results going to the Save the Rhino International foundation. As far as prototypes go, this is a special watch, especially for an LM1, with some unique features and yes, even quirks.

The ?Longhorn? makes an immediate departure from other LM1 watches by ditching the white enamel dials in favor of glossy black units and contrasting blue hands. This is a configuration not found on other Legacy Machines, and when set atop the rhodium-plated base plate sets an informal tone, bordering on sporty. Further still, this prototype was built into a steel case, much like the 17 ?Final Edition? models released in 2017. All this adds up to one of the most distinctive looking LM1 examples to ever be produced, and one I?d welcome in production form at some point in the future. 
The first Legacy Machine appeared in 2011, and quickly stood out thanks to the ?flying balance wheel? suspended over the center of the dial via two arches. The first models featured hollowed arch supports, however this prototype has been fitted with the modern, single piece arms that provide a more organic feel to ...