Description

The MB&F Horological Machine No. 7 'Aquapod' was introduced at SIHH 2017. It features a unique case design and construction, which is said to be inspired by jellyfish. It is powered by a self-winding movement with central 60-second tourbillon. Not withstanding its aquatic source of inspiration and dive-style bezel, it is water resistant up to a modest 50 meters.

The organic jellyfish-inspired design of HM7 Aquapod is counter-balanced by the very mechanical horology within: a central 60-second flying tourbillon tops the concentric vertical movement architecture, with indications radiating out from the centre like ripples in a pond. Like many jellyfish, HM7 glows in the dark: on the hour and minute numerals, around the inside of the movement and along the tentacle-like winding rotor.

The 303-component (391 for the Platinum Red edition), 72-hour power reserve HM7 Engine was developed in-house by MB&F. Spherically three-dimensional, all its mechanisms – from the winding rotor at the bottom, to the flying tourbillon on top – rotate concentrically around the centre. The curves of the high-domed sapphire crystal are mirrored in the shape of the time display rings.