MB&F’s SP One Is a Timepiece With a Gravity-Defying Appearance

Summary

MB&F launches SP One, its “Special Projects” debut
The 38mm watch features three “levitating” elements and an in-house movement
Available in 18k rose gold and platinum versions

MB&F has unveiled SP One, the inaugural release in its newly introduced “Special Projects” collection.

As the brand nears its 20th anniversary, it reflects on its unconventional approach — driven purely by creativity rather than business plans or market research. This philosophy has inspired the independent watch brand to revisit past sketches, turning unrealized intuitions into boundary-pushing timepieces. Somewhere between its Horological Machines and Legacy Machines, the SP One embraces an undefinable aesthetic. It highlights three levitating elements spanning the barrel, balance wheel and dials, all of which appear to “float” within the case.

Encased in a 38mm pebble-like case, the SP One exudes understated elegance with a bezel-free design and detached lugs. Despite being MB&F’s slimmest and smallest timepiece to date, the watch stays true to the brand’s three-dimensional architecture and visionary craftsmanship. Its in-house movement is built around the fundamental components of a mechanical watch, featuring a signature balance wheel at 2 o’clock, a tilted dial showcasing that brand’s expertise in conical gearing, as well as a manual-winding suspended barrel that delivers an impressive 72-hour power reserve. Sapphire crystals on both the front and back further enhance the illusion of levitation, making the movement appear to float within its intricately crafted framework.

Offered in two exclusive editions, the 18k rose gold model with an anthracite flange is priced at $76,000 USD, while the platinum version with a sky-blue flange retails for $82,000 USD. For more details, visit MB&F’s official website.