Hands-on With The New MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement

For quite some time now, there is a trend of putting balance wheels out in the open. Not only does this add the obvious spectacle to a watch, but it also highlights exactly what makes a mechanical watch so interesting: its beating heart. With their Legacy Machine's MB&F gave the balance wheel center stage and with the new Split Escapement, this show is elevated to new heights!

By Adrienne Faurote