Editor’s note: This is a short preview of the new MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines. For our usual detailed hands-on reviews, please head to our dedicated reviews section here.
What is it
The two new 2025 MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines – the LM Perpetual Longhorn and Sequential Flyback Longhorn, both united by stainless steel — yes, that mythical metal in watchmaking — with long lugs, rhodium-plated base plates, glossy black lacquer sub-dials and blued hands. Both also share the price tag of CHF 168’000 + VAT and limited numbers of 20-pieces only.
Why
The Longhorn concept has been 16-years in the making, initially conceived in 2009 whilst designing the LM1. Longer lugs have a charm of their own, but can also appear well out of place on certain wrists.
Personally, the difference between MB&F’s ‘normal’ ones and these longhorns, is similar to that between the Porsche Macan and Cayenne Coupé models: there is not that much of a physical size difference between the latest variants — in petrol (ICE or internal combustion engines), not the abomination they call the Porsche Macan 4 Electric) — but if you have sat inside or driven them, the extra ‘long’ bits in the Cayenne Coupé make a difference; yet, Macan works as well (including for myself) for who want a slightly smaller and more sportier ride (I am comparing Macan S with a base Cayenne here).
Anyway, in 2021 on the10th anniversary of the LM1, a piece unique in stainless steel featuring glossy black dials against a rhodium-plated base plate was sold for a charity, featuring these longhorns by drilling two holes in the lugs – one at the tip of the horn, the other closer to the case – so that purchaser could decide (which frankly is similar to the Porsche comparison given similar pricing for both Macan S and a base Cayenne). The two new 2025 MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines are a stunning follow-up act to that.
Where: https://www.mbandf.com/
Who is the MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines for
Just like the distinctive cow horn-like lugs of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 add something distinct, the two new MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines also feature that extra edge.
When it comes to longer lugs, they also reminds me of my now defunct Tiffany CT60 collection’s lugs.
Fundamentally, these longhorns are best for those who understand the importance of the brand’s portfolio within the watchmaking industry, and wish to revel in something a bit quirky but not too oft-beaten from MB&F’s usually trodden path.
Basic Specs of the MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines Perpetual Longhorn
Containing MB&F’s GPHG award-winning perpetual calendar first released in 2015, it features the maul-winding with double mainspring barrels fully integrated perpetual calendar developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring dial-side complication and mechanical processor system architecture with inbuilt safety mechanism. Inside the 30m water-resistant and 69-component 44mm x 17.5mm stainless steel case features the movement comprising of 581 components, 41 jewels, and beating at the frequency of 2.5Hz providing a power -reserve of 72-hours. In true MB&F style, the movement features superlative hand finishing throughout respecting 19th century style, with internal bevel angles highlighting hand craft, alongside polished bevels, Geneva waves and hand-made engravings. The dial features two black lacquered sub-dials, with the wearer witnessing the hours, minutes, day, date, month, retrograde leap year and power reserve in all their glory.
Basic Specs of the MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines Sequential Flyback Longhorn Perpetual
A derivative of the LM Sequential which won the 2022 GPHG Aiguille d’Or award, it features the the maul-winding with double mainspring fully integrated dual chronograph flyback system developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell, featuring Twinverter switch allowing multiple timing modes. Inside the 30m water-resistant and 88-component 44mm x 18.2mm stainless steel case features the movement comprising of 619 components, 63 jewels, and beating at the frequency of 3Hz providing a power -reserve of 72-hours. Both these new MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines feature impressive hand finishings.
That’s All Folks!
MB&F ushers in 2025 with bigger is better. Coinciding with MB&F’s 20th Anniversary celebrations with the two new MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines. These MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines set the path for numerous other exciting releases and surprises lined up for 2025 by the dares-to-be-different-but-without-being-tacky wonder-brand of the Swiss matchmaking industry.
To find out more about the MB&F Longhorn Legacy Machines, please head to their website here. All images unless otherwise stated are courtesy MB&F |© MB&F – 2025 – All rights reserved.