MB&F · Legacy Machines
Strap for Legacy Machine N°1 LM1 Longhorn
Integrated bracelet: measurements, the most common questions, and the way to a made-to-measure strap.
Integrated bracelet
The MB&F Legacy Machines 01.LH is designed with a bracelet integrated into the case. For a compatible made-to-measure strap, the Casati Milano atelier builds it on your watch.
The Legacy Machines 01.LH, seen from the bench
Frequently asked questions
Can a standard strap be fitted to the MB&F Legacy Machines 01.LH?
No, the strap attachment is not a standard straight-bar system, but is integrated into the architectural design of the case. A bespoke strap, constructed directly on the watch, is the correct solution. <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> performs a precise survey of the proprietary attachment and constructs the strap on the watch itself, ensuring perfect fit.
How does the bespoke strap creation process work?
<a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> takes a precise measurement of the proprietary attachment directly on the watch during an appointment visit. Subsequently, the strap is handcrafted to those exact specifications, with the choice of leather, deployante buckle, and finishing agreed upon together. It is a personalised and exclusively bespoke process.
What type of leather suits the character of the Legacy Machines 01.LH?
The Legacy Machines 01.LH, with its sculptural architecture and neo-Victorian style, pairs well with structured leathers with marked grain, naturally aged calfskin, or leather with sought-after patina. Colours should remain neutral—black, dark brown, mahogany—so the strap does not compete visually with the case and three-dimensional movement. The leather should accept time and use without resistance.
How long does a strap made by the atelier last?
A strap handcrafted by <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> lasts in proportion to the quality of the leather, type of use, and maintenance. With good leather and regular care, it can last many years and develop a fascinating patina. It is an investment that evolves over time, just like the watch that accompanies it.
Why does the Legacy Machines 01.LH have such a particular geometry?
Maximilian Büsser wanted to reinterpret the aesthetics of nineteenth-century watchmaking through a three-dimensional movement, with two suspended balance wheels visible under the sapphire dome. This architecture transforms the watch into a mechanical sculpture: every element is conceived in space, not on a horizontal plane. This is why the strap attachment is an integral part of the case design, not an industrial standard.
The next step
The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.
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