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Jared1 · 30 March 2023, 04:54 AM

I am a huge fan of MB&F, and have been offered a blue steel LM101 (one of my favorite watches). What do people think between this watch and the LM Split Escapement Evo? I prefer the color of the blue LM101, but love the integrated rubber strap / durability of the Evo.

vliberman · 30 March 2023, 05:49 AM

Are u offered both or just one? If both, can’t go wrong with either. Mostly depends on what you have in your collection. If just one, I would get it. I have RG/ blue version and think this watch is amazing. Wait lists on these is years….

dchang81 · 30 March 2023, 10:37 AM

I like the more "sporty" nature of the Evo but not a fan of the dial layout and design. I far prefer the 101. I've wrote before the SE Evo reminds me of a winking pirate. plus if it matters the steel 101 is supposed to be their hardest model to get by a longshot.

CV997 · 30 March 2023, 11:06 AM

EVO is my choice, easy to live with from WR and rubber strap.
Just got EVo last week, it's a great watch

llngoc · 30 March 2023, 11:56 AM

I am biased. I would go for a LM101 Blue steel if it is my first MB&F. Especially the blue steel is supposed to have a long waitlist. You can always get the LM101 now and come back to the SE EVO later. The SE EVO waitlist is shorter so it is more accessible.

Finishing on the SE EVO movement is of a higher grade though.

enjoythemusic · 30 March 2023, 12:14 PM

While the Evo is really nice, i'd opt for the Blue steel LM101.

GB-man · 30 March 2023, 01:16 PM

I think you said it all with (one of my favorite watches) get the 101.

Russell996 · 30 March 2023, 03:39 PM

Another 101 vote

trackingtime · 31 March 2023, 03:37 AM

101 alll day

Jared1 · 31 March 2023, 06:23 AM

Thanks for all of the responses. Is the finishing really different between the two? I was under the impression the finishing standard was the same.

llngoc · 31 March 2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jared1

Thanks for all of the responses. Is the finishing really different between the two? I was under the impression the finishing standard was the same.

I have the LM101 and handled the LM1, LMP, LM Sequential (coming soon) and LM SE. There are more internal angles on the other ones but as to the finishing itself, they are comparable.

They are all great but LM101 Steel is special.

vliberman · 31 March 2023, 10:59 PM

Can someone who prefers SS to more noble metals try to explain the appeal? I understand the Patek hype related to subject but purely aesthetically gold simply is a more beautiful metal.

llngoc · 1 April 2023, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vliberman

Can someone who prefers SS to more noble metals try to explain the appeal? I understand the Patek hype related to subject but purely aesthetically gold simply is a more beautiful metal.

For MB&F, it is also the rarity factory as very few steel references were made. There are probably less steel references than more exotic materials like palladium or Zicornium.

vliberman · 1 April 2023, 02:55 AM

I mean every MB&F is rear, no? what is production, sub 300 watches? If u include MAD, SS is the most used material to be frank..

Russell996 · 1 April 2023, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vliberman

I mean every MB&F is rear, no? what is production, sub 300 watches? If u include MAD, SS is the most used material to be frank..

MAD isn’t an MB&F. 200-225 per annum I believe.

WatchEater666 · 1 April 2023, 04:12 AM

If you can save a bit and go for the perpetual calendar, I would do that. It's honestly breathtaking vs the 101.

enjoythemusic · 1 April 2023, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

MAD isn’t an MB&F. 200-225 per annum I believe.

I think they're aiming for 300 soon, Max B said 350/year at most if/as possible in the future.

llngoc · 1 April 2023, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchEater666

If you can save a bit and go for the perpetual calendar, I would do that. It's honestly breathtaking vs the 101.

Very different thing though. The PC is the most complicated movement which is iconic to the brand. LM101 is an entry level reference (I know, at $60k, entry level seems off...) which essentially have the LM line boils down to its esseence.

I would say you need both. :-) Maybe a LM101 classic and a LMP EVO.

llngoc · 1 April 2023, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vliberman

I mean every MB&F is rear, no? what is production, sub 300 watches? If u include MAD, SS is the most used material to be frank..

MAD one is probably 1500-2500 pieces per year according to the number available for the lottery.

But as others have pointed out, MAD is not MB&F just like Kurono Tokyo is not Hajime Asaoka

Replicar · 18 June 2023, 03:06 AM

Anyone here brought their evo for a swim ?

30 March 2023, 04:54 AM	#1
Jared1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: New York Posts: 2	MB&F LM101 vs. LMSE Evo I am a huge fan of MB&F, and have been offered a blue steel LM101 (one of my favorite watches). What do people think between this watch and the LM Split Escapement Evo? I prefer the color of the blue LM101, but love the integrated rubber strap / durability of the Evo.

30 March 2023, 12:14 PM	#6
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	While the Evo is really nice, i'd opt for the Blue steel LM101. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

30 March 2023, 01:16 PM	#7
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	I think you said it all with (one of my favorite watches) get the 101. __________________

30 March 2023, 05:49 AM	#2
vliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: los angeles Posts: 174	Are u offered both or just one? If both, can’t go wrong with either. Mostly depends on what you have in your collection. If just one, I would get it. I have RG/ blue version and think this watch is amazing. Wait lists on these is years….

30 March 2023, 10:37 AM	#3
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,041	I like the more "sporty" nature of the Evo but not a fan of the dial layout and design. I far prefer the 101. I've wrote before the SE Evo reminds me of a winking pirate. plus if it matters the steel 101 is supposed to be their hardest model to get by a longshot.

30 March 2023, 11:06 AM	#4
CV997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 55	EVO is my choice, easy to live with from WR and rubber strap. Just got EVo last week, it's a great watch

30 March 2023, 11:56 AM	#5
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,392	I am biased. I would go for a LM101 Blue steel if it is my first MB&F. Especially the blue steel is supposed to have a long waitlist. You can always get the LM101 now and come back to the SE EVO later. The SE EVO waitlist is shorter so it is more accessible. Finishing on the SE EVO movement is of a higher grade though.

30 March 2023, 03:39 PM	#8
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,173	Another 101 vote

31 March 2023, 03:37 AM	#9
trackingtime 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Asia Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 2,348	101 alll day

31 March 2023, 06:23 AM	#10
Jared1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: New York Posts: 2	Thanks for all of the responses. Is the finishing really different between the two? I was under the impression the finishing standard was the same.

31 March 2023, 10:59 PM	#12
vliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: los angeles Posts: 174	Can someone who prefers SS to more noble metals try to explain the appeal? I understand the Patek hype related to subject but purely aesthetically gold simply is a more beautiful metal.

1 April 2023, 02:55 AM	#14
vliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: los angeles Posts: 174	I mean every MB&F is rear, no? what is production, sub 300 watches? If u include MAD, SS is the most used material to be frank..

1 April 2023, 04:12 AM	#16
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,644	If you can save a bit and go for the perpetual calendar, I would do that. It's honestly breathtaking vs the 101.

18 June 2023, 03:06 AM	#20
Replicar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 64	Anyone here brought their evo for a swim ?

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