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Strap for Legacy Machine LMX Paris Edition

Integrated bracelet: measurements, the most common questions, and the way to a made-to-measure strap.

Integrated bracelet

The MB&F Legacy Machines 08.WL.PU 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.

Case diameter44 mm
Reference08.WL.PU
FamilyLegacy Machines
MovementMB&F caliber LMX Hours, Minutes, Additional 12 Hours Hand (adjustable) | Power reserve indicator
Year2023
CaseWhite Gold

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

The right category for this model · 316L steel, all lug widths 13–26 mm

The Legacy Machines 08.WL.PU, seen from the bench

The MB&F Legacy Machine 08 is equipped with the LMX caliber featuring hours, minutes, and an adjustable 12-hour hand. The movement includes a power reserve indicator. The model has the reference 08.WL.PU in the brand's Legacy Machines collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can a standard strap be fitted to the MB&F Legacy Machines 08.WL.PU?

No, the lug attachment is integrated into the overall design of the 08.WL.PU and does not accept conventional straight-bar straps. However, a bespoke strap exists: it must be hand-crafted on your specific watch at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> atelier, where the lug dimensions are measured with precision and the strap is constructed to perfect correspondence.

How does the bespoke strap process work for this model?

Casati Milano atelier, by private appointment, measures the exact dimensions of your 08.WL.PU's integrated lugs. Based on these precise readings, the strap is entirely hand-constructed, with the leather width and ansa calibrated exclusively for your case. This is not adaptation but purposeful design.

Which leather best suits the character of the Legacy Machines 08.WL.PU?

The three-dimensional and technical character of the 08.WL.PU harmonises ideally with structurally present leathers: alligator with deep grain, natural crocodile, or vegetable-tanned calf aged in time. These finishes respect the case architecture without diminishing its geometry. Casati Milano recommends avoiding smooth or glossy leathers: the 08.WL.PU deserves a skin that chronicles its aging with the same transparency as the watch displays its mechanism.

How long does a bespoke hand-crafted strap last?

A strap realised with traditional techniques and first-choice materials lasts approximately 4–6 years under regular daily wear, depending on the leather selected and exposure to humidity and sunlight. Your 08.WL.PU in white gold merits robust leather, and Casati Milano works exclusively with tanneries guaranteeing vegetable tanning and certified durability.

Is the MB&F Legacy Machines 08 a closed collection, or will Maximilian Büsser develop further variants?

The Legacy Machines 08.WL.PU from 2023 marks an important milestone in the series, yet MB&F historically continues to evolve its architectures. What makes the 08.WL.PU exceptional is precisely its integrated lug attachment: any future evolution would require entirely new case geometry with radical implications for the whole design. For this reason, the bespoke strap is not a removable accessory but part of the constructive history of your specific piece.

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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