MB&F

• three-dimensional manual winding nickel lever movement, 23 jewels • silvery-grey dial, transparent sapphire crystal balance bridge floating above the movement, two dials indicating home and second time zones, vertical power reserve indication at 6 o'clock position • titanium circular case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium MB&F buckle

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial in very good condition. The watch shows little signs of use. Overall in excellent condition, appears to be unworn and almost as new. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a MB&F warranty, an instruction manual and a presentation box. 

Launched in 2016, MB&F debuted the limited edition LM1 Silberstein as a set of three different wristwatches in titanium, black PVD-treated titanium and red gold — each in a limited edition of only 12 pieces.

The MB&F LM1 Silberstein was made in collaboration with the whimsical French independent watch designer Alain Silberstein, and represents the first time MB&F has done a Performance Art watch with the same person twice.

LM1 Silberstein features Jean-Francois Mojon designed and Kari Voutilainen finished manually wound mechanical movement produced from 279 parts with a power reserve of 45 hours. The movement is designed to have two independent dials for the face, as well as a linear power reserve indicator. Moreover, the balance wheel bridge on this timepiece is produced from a transparent sapphire crystal which took the atelier two years to develop. Combined with the exquisite-finished movement, the signature design of Alain Silberstein employs his infamous use of primary colours and geometric shapes: red, blue, and yellow; with triangles, rectangles and circles for the hands and dial markers—which three-dimensionally merges as a cone, cube and sphere for the power reserve. The two subsidiary dials for telling time are convex in which they seamlessly complement the convex sapphire crystal dome.

Additionally, Alain Silberstein left his mark on the lower side of the case. A discreet inscription on the on the edge of the bezel reveals Silberstein’s motto, "Le vrai bonheur est d'avoir sa passion pour métier," roughly translating into “making a profession of your passion is true happiness.” Not only does the inscription create a dash of playfulness and humour, but also represents the manifestation of both MB&F and Silberstein’s passion for horology.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the debut of LM1 Silberstein after its introduction. This present lot in titanium is a must-have for watch aficionados and is a true testament to MB&F’s dedication to innovation and a modern aesthetic.