MB&F Unveils LM Perpetual EVO

Sporty Perpetual.

The LM Perpetual (or LM QP) was the most complicated MB&F high quality watches replica when it was launched in 2015, powered by an ingenious movement developed by Irish watchmaker Stephen McDonnell, combining a split escapement with a novel perpetual calendar mechanism. Now, MB&F has redesigned the watch to create a sportier and more rugged successor, the LM Perpetual EVO.

The LM Perpetual EVO features several significant tweaks to the case, dial and movement, enhanced water resistance and an integrated rubber strap.

While the Legacy Machine (LM) collection draws inspiration from the 19th century and Jules Verne, the LM Perpetuals skeletonized complication dial remains sleek and modern, though the original models white lacquered subdials undercut that style.

The EVO, however, makes full use of the skeletonized dial to become an ultra-modern fashion replica watches. The case is all new in both material and construction: now in zircon, its more complex, with recessed sides and angular lugs that merge with the band. The subdials are black, contrasting with the black, blue, or orange chassis.

Most notably, the EVO is reminiscent of the Harry Winston Project Z1, another major product developed during MB&F founder Maximilian Büssers tenure as CEO of Harry Winston Rare Timepieces, which still uses the Project Z case design today.

While the EVO isnt your typical MB&F sci-fi watch, it manages to create a new look (or recreate an old one) without straying too far from the original LM QPa successful evolution of a successful watch. That makes it one of the most expensive perpetual calendars on the market, but its a rare blend of quality: gorgeous design, innovative mechanics, and excellent finishing. Jacob & Co Epic X Baguette

Mechanically, the EVO is identical to the LM QP. The movement was developed by Stephen McDonnell, a watchmaker little known outside the industry before he came to work for MB&F. Mr. McDonnell reimagined the traditional construction of the perpetual calendar, creating a more reliable and user-friendly mechanism that is fully visible on the dial beneath the oversized balance wheel.

While the LM QPs case is made from more common metals like gold and titanium, the EVOs case is made from zirconium. Zirconium is a silvery metal that is hypoallergenic and corrosion-resistant, and MB&F has used it sparingly in the past, such as the HM3 and HM5, but this is its first time in the LM collection. replica mens watches

While the case material is interesting, the highlight is the design. The new case is cleverly designed to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. The small calendar pushers on the original LM QP have now been replaced by larger rectangular pushers that make calendar adjustments easier. But the pushers are located within a recessed case band so they dont look like chronograph pushers or disrupt the lines of the case too much.

A less obvious change is the bezel, which is now completely gone. Increasingly popular with watchmakers, this construction has the crystal fixed to the center of the case, leaving the mechanism on the dial unobstructed. There is a ring between the case and the movement that acts as a shock absorber and also serves as a visual boundary between the crystal and the case. replica watches swiss

Importantly for a sports watch, the EVO has a screw-down crown and 80 meters of water resistance, which is not exactly in the realm of a dive watch, but is more than enough for a highly complex and expensive sports watch.

MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO

Diameter: 44 mm

Height: 17.5 mm

Material: Zirconium

Crystal: Sapphire

Water resistance: 80 meters

Movement: Perpetual calendar movement developed by Stephen MacDonald

Functions: Hours, minutes, day of the week, date, retrograde leap year and power reserve indicator

Winding: Manual

Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz)

Power reserve: 72 hours

Strap: Rubber strap with titanium folding clasp

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