HOROLOGICAL MACHINE NO. 9, “HM9 FLOW TI AIR EDITION”, CIRCA 2018

MB&F are renowned for their uncompromising and ingenious designs, the use of state-of-the-art materials and of course the highest level of watchmaking skill applied to avant-garde mechanical concepts. Inspired by the streamlined profiles of the automobiles and airplanes of the 1940s and 1950s, MB&F’s ‘Horological Machine N°9’ - ‘Flow’ does not disappoint. Taking case design to a new level with its geometrically intricate combination of grade 5 titanium and anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Horological Machine No.9 has a thrilling presence on the wrist, exuding the feeling of power and speed, it perfectly encapsulates the ethos of the brand. The present watch is presented in superb condition and is offered with full set of accessories.
This incredible timepiece was made in two versions in titanium named ‘Road’ and ‘Air’, each model was produced in a limited edition of 33 pieces. The present watch is the ‘Air’ version, it has an aviation-style dial and NAC-finish movement. Embodying the aerodynamic style of mid-20th century aircraft such as the De Havilland Venom and water resistant to 3ATM (30 metres), it sports a turbine-shaped crown and an impressively sleek yet complex case shape reminiscent of a jet engine. The brushed and polished surfaces create a sense of gravitas and mystery, the five specially shaped sapphire crystals entice the viewer to admire the complicated in-house manual-winding 52 jewel movement with twin balance wheels beating independently on each side of the watch. The central body contains the ‘gearbox’ of the HM9 engine with a planetary differential that averages the output of both balances to provide one stable reading of the time. The hours and minutes are read from a vertically positioned dial on the central section of the watch.