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Casablancan Arabic Dial Watch - Arab Heritage 43mm Dial - Arabic watch
Arabic Dial WatchesOct 24, 20263 min read

MB&F Legacy Machine EVO adds titanium case and shock protection

Quick answer: MB&F introduced the Legacy Machine 1 EVO with interchangeable straps and Flex Ring shock protection. The 42mm manually wound timepiece features Grade 5 titanium or 5N rose gold cases. A rhodium dial accompanies the titanium version, while the green-dialed rose gold edition is limited to 33 pieces.

MB&F updated its Legacy Machine 1 with a sportier EVO profile featuring interchangeable straps and shock protection. Hodinkee reported this model in titanium for $109,000 and a limited-edition rose gold version for $137,000 restricted to just 33 pieces.

Inside the 42mm case sits a manually wound movement running at 18,000 vph with a 60-hour power reserve. The titanium model features a rhodium dial plate while the rose gold edition includes a green dial plate.

Key facts

  • MB&F updated the Legacy Machine 1 with a sportier EVO profile featuring interchangeable straps.
  • The titanium model retails for $109,000 and includes a rhodium dial plate.
  • A limited rose gold edition costs $137,000 and is restricted to just 33 pieces.
  • Both versions feature a Flex Ring shock protection system inside their 42mm cases.
  • The manually wound movement runs at 18,000 vph with a 60-hour power reserve.

What MB&F announced about the Legacy Machine 1 EVO?

Hodinkee reported that MB&F officially introduced the sportier Legacy Machine 1 EVO with new interchangeable straps.

The brand updated the Legacy Machine Number 1 to feature a Flex Ring shock protection system and two case materials: Grade 5 titanium or 5N Rose Gold.

This announcement follows similar updates for the Perpetual EVO, Sequential EVO, Sequential Flyback EVO, Split Escapement EVO, and LM101 EVO. The new version joins the collection with these specific mechanical additions.

Legacy Machine 1 EVO specifications and price

The watch arrives with two case materials and distinct dial options.

  • Grade 5 titanium or 5N rose gold cases include the Flex Ring shock protection system.
  • The manually wound movement features dual crowns at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions.
  • Power reserve lasts for 60 hours while the frequency runs at 18,000 vph.
  • Water resistance reaches 80m.
  • The titanium version has a rhodium dial plate with gold chatons and retails for $109,000.
  • The rose gold version features a green dial plate and is priced at $137,000.
  • This rose gold edition is limited to 33 pieces.
Onyx Sentinel Arabic dial watch, black sunray dial

Our Onyx Sentinel, a watch we make, features a 43mm stainless steel case with a black sunray dial. It includes Eastern Arabic numerals and hands shaped like the Khanjar dagger. The quartz movement sits behind sapphire crystal in a water-resistant design rated for handwashing and light rain. This timepiece sells for $89. It belongs to our Arabic dial watches collection.

Frequently asked questions

How does the EVO movement work?

It features dual crowns located at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions.

How much does the Legacy Machine 1 EVO cost?

The titanium model retails for $109,000 while the limited-edition rose gold version is priced at $137,000. The rose gold edition is restricted to just 33 pieces.

What dial options does the EVO have?

The titanium model features a rhodium dial plate with gold chatons. The rose gold edition includes a green dial plate instead of the rhodium option.

About the author

Adam Mansour is the founder of Casablancan, an independent watch brand dedicated to modernizing Arabic-inspired watches. Driven by a passion for Arabic dial typography and Arab design heritage, he launched the brand to bring together classic microbrand watchmaking and cultural storytelling.

Sources: Hodinkee: Introducing: The Original MB&F Legacy Machine 1 Gets The EVO Treatment.

Casablancan makes the Onyx Sentinel mentioned in this article.

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