The Basics
MOONMACHINE by Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva is the first of the MB&F Performance Art pieces by a watchmaker – and the first to endow a Horological Machine with a new complication. To create MOONMACHINE, Stepan has reconfigured HM3 Frog by 90° and added his iconic moon-face moon-phase indicator complication set in a scintillating firmament of northern stars. Based on Stepan’s own face, the phase of the moon is displayed through a signature Korona-shaped aperture, while the mystery winding rotor takes the form of a steel and 22k gold disc with laser-pierced stars forming constellations visible in the northern sky. HM3 Frog was chosen as the MOONMACHINE platform because the large movement opening in the dial side provides space for the watchmaker to play – and the bulbous indication domes of the Frog are reminiscent of how science fiction buffs have long imagined habitable domes on the Moon. MOONMACHINE may portray the time in a playful manner, but there is nothing but serious attention to detail and care regarding the fine hand-finishing of the high-tuned engine purring within. The multi-layered northern sky rotor adds a stunning background to the twin hand-finished moon faces and makes use of its motion to add vivacity to the moving stars. MOONMACHINE is available in three limited editions of 18 pieces each: titanium case with white gold moon faces in a light blue sky, black titanium case with white gold moon faces in a dark blue sky and red gold case with red gold moon faces in an anthracite sky.
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Horological Machines |
| Reference: | 34.RL.B |
| Name: | Horological Machine N°3 HM3 Moonmachine Red Gold |
| Produced: | 2012 |
| Limited: | Yes, 18 units |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 34.RL.B from Horological Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Horological Machine N°3 HM3 Moonmachine Red Gold (34.RL.B) was originally released in 2012. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 45-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The red gold case measures 47mm in diameter and roughly 19mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with proprietary-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. MB&F’s Horological Machines model 34.RL.B water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Red Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 47mm |
| Height: | 19mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Horological Machines 34.RL.B movement is a powered by caliber HM3 Moonmachine made by MB&F. The 36-jewel automatic movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 45-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Caliber: | HM3 Moonmachine |
| Base: | MB&F HM3 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 36 |
| Reserve: | 45 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Day / Night Indication |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the MB&F’s Horological Machines 34.RL.B cost? This watch was introduced in 2012 and has been in MB&F’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 18 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: MB&F
- Model: Horological Machine N°3 HM3 Moonmachine Red Gold
- Reference Number: 34.RL.B
- Limited: Yes, 18 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Red Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 47
- Thickness: 19
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Proprietary-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: MB&F
- Caliber: HM3 Moonmachine
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 36
- Power Reserve: 45 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Day / Night Indication
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Maximilian Busser and Friends, normally shortened down to MB&F, is a Swiss watch brand founded by Maximilian Busser in July 2005 and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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