MB&F Horological Machine N°9 ‘Sapphire Vision’
Drawing inspiration from the ‘40s and ‘50s, when the principles of aerodynamic design were just taking the shape, MB&F’s curvy Horological Machine N°9 ‘Sapphire Vision’ would look like a retro-futuristic spaceship were it not for the premium leather strap it’s attached to. Unlike most watches, reading the time on this timepiece—which is the only function it offers—is done through a small window on the side.
The rest of the watch is covered in a bulbous sapphire crystal dome, revealing all of the complicated mechanics inside, including a pair of spinning balance wheels that connect to a planetary differential which averages their movements to improve the watch’s time-keeping accuracy. So, for $440,000, it reduces the risk of you being a few seconds late for a meeting.
