MB&F LM FlyingT Onyx: Time Sculpted in the Ebony of the Night
In the elegant, exacting world of watchmaking, MB&F’s FlyingT series has established itself as an iconic collection, capturing the attention of enthusiasts and collectors with its ability to marry technical innovation with the aesthetic appeal of rare materials. This year, the tradition continues with the introduction of a new masterpiece: the LM FlyingT Onyx.
Since its debut in 2020, the FlyingT collection has been enriched each year by a dial crafted from a fine stone, offering a visual journey through the Earth’s treasures. After exploring the depths of Lapis Lazuli, the vibrancy of Malachite, the intensity of Tiger’s Eye and the passion of Ruby Heart, the series now welcomes onyx—an elegance that celebrates the fusion of tradition and avant-garde.
Integrating onyx—a stone as black and deep as a starless night—into an 18-carat yellow-gold case evokes the classic watches of yesteryear, while breathing in a gust of modernity through design and engineering. The choice of onyx is no coincidence; this fine stone is renowned for its intensity and its ability to capture the very essence of elegance.
Yet what truly sets the LM FlyingT Onyx apart is the complexity hidden beneath an apparent simplicity. Far from being a simple flat plate, the onyx dial is sculpted with three-dimensional precision, allowing not only the asymmetry required for the central tourbillon but also the variations in thickness demanded by the movement’s components. This technical challenge is heightened by shaping the onyx into a majestic dome, encapsulating the mystery and magic of this timepiece.
The watch is designed to be an intimate extension of its wearer. Positioned at 7 o’clock, the hours and minutes are revealed by serpentine hands on a dial inclined at 50°—a secret shared only with the person wearing it. At the centre, a 60-second flying tourbillon rises up, symbolising the union between time passing and eternity captured in stone.
Housed in a compact 38.5mm case, the LM FlyingT Onyx is not merely an aesthetic marvel; it is also a technical feat. Powered by a FlyingT calibre driven by a sun-shaped rotor, this piece delivers a remarkable 100-hour power reserve—promising an uninterrupted journey through time.
As for acquisition, this horological jewel is offered at a pre-tax price of CHF 114’000 / USD 133’000 / EUR 120’000, a sum that reflects not only the sophistication of its design but also the uniqueness of its essence. The LM FlyingT Onyx is not simply a watch; it is a wearable work of art, a tribute to watchmaking innovation and a timeless symbol of elegance.
