Independent Swiss watchmaker MB&F has launched the SP One, an extraordinary new timepiece that challenges traditional horology through a striking illusion of levitation. Debuting under the brand’s new “Special Projects” collection, the SP One is a bold reinterpretation of MB&F’s design philosophy, bridging its Horological Machines and Legacy Machines into a compact, architectural creation.
This limited-edition launch is a celebration of MB&F’s 20-year journey of defying conventions, where technical audacity and imaginative artistry converge in an entirely new form.
A Floating Aesthetic That Redefines Time
The MB&F SP One is built around three levitating elements—the barrel, balance wheel, and dual dials—all appearing to hover freely within a minimal 38mm case. Despite being the brand’s smallest and slimmest timepiece to date, the watch preserves MB&F’s signature three-dimensional architecture.
Its case, shaped like a smooth pebble, features no bezel and detached lugs, enhancing the sense of weightlessness. Double sapphire crystals on both the front and back reinforce the illusion, allowing light to pass through and spotlight the suspended mechanical elements.
Mechanical Innovation in a Minimal Form
Powering the SP One is an in-house manual-winding movement that distills the core of mechanical horology. The signature balance wheel, placed unusually at 2 o’clock, is flanked by a tilted conical dial that showcases MB&F’s expertise in dynamic gear configurations.
At the heart of the watch is a suspended barrel that offers a robust 72-hour power reserve, housed within a frame designed for transparency and dimensionality. Every component is carefully arranged to enhance the visual interplay between precision and artistic motion.
Exclusive Editions and Collector Appeal
Available in two meticulously crafted versions, the SP One is being offered in:
- 18k rose gold with an anthracite flange – Priced at $76,000 USD
- Platinum with a sky-blue flange – Retailing at $82,000 USD
These limited-edition pieces are not just timekeepers—they are horological sculptures designed for discerning collectors who appreciate mechanical beauty and engineering ingenuity.
A Vision Rooted in Artistic Legacy
With the launch of the Special Projects line, MB&F signals its continued commitment to pushing creative limits without the constraints of commercial expectations. The SP One transforms ideas once left in sketchbooks into a tangible, wearable work of art.
By marrying unrealised concepts with the brand’s established expertise, the SP One stands as a tribute to MB&F’s two-decade evolution as a trailblazer in independent watchmaking.