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For our German-speaking readers: a superb article by DER SPIEGEL's Patrick Beuth, with some great shots by Anoush Abrar :) https://lnkd.in/eC_5Wf_A

Discover Episode 8 of our MB&F Podcast: « Tales from the Tribe »! 📻 In this final episode of the year, we’re joined by Pei Qi Chia and Kenneth K. , the founders of Delugs. What started as a passion for leather craftsmanship in their Berkeley dorm has grown into a global brand that’s redefining how collectors personalize their timepieces. Pei and Ken share their journey from the Singapore Armed Forces to Pei’s recent recognition in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024, and how their love for craftsmanship and innovation has shaped their success. Tune in to hear their inspiring story! Looking forward to more stories in 2025—Season 2 is coming! 😎 https://lnkd.in/d3bWdiDm #mbandf #talesfromthetribe #podcast

I don't usually post product articles on Linkedin but the LM Sequential Flyback is such an incredible achievement and Mark Kauzlarich did such a great write-up that I feel compelled to share. Thanks Mark ! https://lnkd.in/e_2AzRNC

For our French speaking Friends: Un grand merci à Paul Diey et toute l'équipe de Apollo & Artemis pour ce beau moment de partage avec Maximilian Busser! Dans ce podcast, Max revient sur l'influence que la Suisse a pu avoir sur sa personnalité, ce qui lui plait dans le fait de créer ou encore les passions qu'il n'a pas encore exploitées 😉 Bonne écoute 🍿

MONOCHROME Watches takes a closer look at our latest creation, the Albatross, co-created with our long-time friends at L’Epée 1839, in a great article by Brice Goulard. This ambitious clock, composed of 1,520 components, features an hour-striking function and an automaton with 16 pairs of propellers that spring to life every hour. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate a special milestone – 10 years since our very first collaboration, the Starfleet Machine! 😉

BIG NEWS TODAY :) MB&F and Chanel announce a partnership Thanks to a strategic investment by Chanel, MB&F takes a major step to ensure its long-term future MB&F is thrilled to announce a partnership with Chanel, who has taken a 25% stake in the independent high-end watchmaking brand. Founder Maximilian Busser retains the majority of MB&F with 60%, while his partner in the company, Serge Kriknoff (Head of R&D & Production), owns 15%. Max and Serge will continue to lead MB&F together with Charris Yadigaroglou (Head of Marketing Communications) and Thibault Verdonckt (Head of Sales). Chanel’s minority stake ensures stability and resilience with a strong strategic shareholder, sharing the same values and guaranteeing that MB&F’s long-term strategy will be maintained.   Maximilian Büsser comments: “It was our responsibility, in today’s very favourable context and with our management team in its prime, to take this major step to ensure our long-term future – a natural evolution for a company celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. In addition to allowing us to pursue our independent path, free of any pressure on growth, the investment by Chanel will strengthen our operations by providing access when needed to their wider ecosystem and network of specialized suppliers”. The investment by Chanel in MB&F follows similar investments in high-end watchmakers Romain Gauthier (2011) and F.P. Journe (2018), which have remained independently run. (The full press release is attached).

BIG NEWS TODAY :) MB&F and Chanel announce a partnership Thanks to a strategic investment by Chanel, MB&F takes a major step to ensure its long-term future MB&F is thrilled to announce a partnership with Chanel, who has taken a 25% stake in the independent high-end watchmaking brand. Founder Maximilian Busser retains the majority of MB&F with 60%, while his partner in the company, Serge Kriknoff (Head of R&D & Production), owns 15%. Max and Serge will continue to lead MB&F together with Charris Yadigaroglou (Head of Marketing Communications) and Thibault Verdonckt (Head of Sales). Chanel’s minority stake ensures stability and resilience with a strong strategic shareholder, sharing the same values and guaranteeing that MB&F’s long-term strategy will be maintained.   Maximilian Büsser comments: “It was our responsibility, in today’s very favourable context and with our management team in its prime, to take this major step to ensure our long-term future – a natural evolution for a company celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. In addition to allowing us to pursue our independent path, free of any pressure on growth, the investment by Chanel will strengthen our operations by providing access when needed to their wider ecosystem and network of specialized suppliers”. The investment by Chanel in MB&F follows similar investments in high-end watchmakers Romain Gauthier (2011) and F.P. Journe (2018), which have remained independently run. (The full press release is attached).

Introducing our first MB&F Podcast: “Tales from the Tribe” 📻 With almost 20 years since the beginning of our journey, our community of collectors - whom we call The Tribe - has allowed us to meet very special individuals with amazing lives and stories to tell. This is why we have decided to start this podcast 🎙️ Each episode will be dedicated to a different Tribe member and therefore, a different subject such as venture capital, health, creativity, tech or even style! Together with Maximilian Busser, the guests will be sharing anecdotes, talking about their lives, careers, what drives their creativity and of course, what feeds their passion for watchmaking. Today, we’re more than happy to present our first two guests: 1/ Wen H. Hsieh, Ph.D., Founder/CEO of Matter Venture Partners and former managing partner at Kleiner Perkins 2/ Todd Searle, Published author, advisor and creator of the film “Seeking Perfect: The Art of Watchmaking” The first two episodes are now live in all the usual places - link below - and there will be a new episode every month until the end of the year 😉 Enjoy your listening!

What makes for a good collaboration with an artist outside of watchmaking? Maximilian Busser reveals the secrets behind integrating diverse artistic visions into MB&F's creations. A big thank you to EsperLuxe for highlighting this creative process! 🙌

In case you missed the news about our new LM Sequential Flyback Platinum, Rebecca Doulton wrote a great article – including live pictures – for MONOCHROME Watches. If you want to know everything about this new flyback functionality, go check it out 😉