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Strap for Legacy Machine LM101 Palladium

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

Integrated bracelet

The MB&F Legacy Machines 51.PLD.B 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 diameter40 mm
Reference51.PLD.B
FamilyLegacy Machines
MovementMB&F caliber LM101 Hours, Minutes | Power reserve indicator
Year2019 - 2019
CasePalladium

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

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

The Legacy Machines 51.PLD.B, seen from the bench

The Legacy Machine 51.PLD.B belongs to the MB&F Legacy Machines collection, characterized by a design that reinterprets classic watchmaking. It mounts the MB&F LM101 caliber with hour, minute and power reserve indication. The movement features a three-dimensional construction with a suspended balance and off-center dials.

Frequently asked questions

Can a standard watch strap be mounted on the MB&F Legacy Machines 51.PLD.B?

No, a strap built to conventional measurements will not fit the integrated architecture of the case. The attachment is part of the design itself. The solution is a bespoke strap, built directly onto the watch by <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> at the atelier.

How does bespoke strap construction work for this model?

Casati's atelier measures the watch in its critical dimensions, records the position and angle of the attachment, then crafts a strap that perfectly dialogues with the case geometry. It is a process of horological tailoring that ensures complete correspondence between watch and strap.

Which leather suits the character of the MB&F Legacy Machines 51.PLD.B?

The palladium case suggests structured and sophisticated leathers: alligator, crocodile with open grain, chromated calf capable of developing patina, or suede in neutral tones. Your choice depends on the contrast desired between the geometric rigidity of the case and the softness of the leather.

How long does a bespoke strap from Casati Milano last?

A strap crafted with artisanal mastery, using superior-quality leather and refined finishes, can accompany the watch for decades with ordinary maintenance. The patina and marks of use become part of its history, increasing its emotional value over time.

Why does the MB&F Legacy Machines 51.PLD.B use palladium instead of steel?

Palladium offers hardness, resistance to corrosion, and a density that emphasizes structural solidity, plus a neutral chromatic luminosity that leaves the movement as protagonist. It is a choice that reflects Max Büsser's radical philosophy: elevating every constructive aspect to an aesthetic element.

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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