Introducing: The MB&F HM7 Aquapod Titanium Green (Live Pics & Pricing)

April 24, 2018

MB&F first introduced the Aquapod back in January 2017, but it's still the most recent Horological Machine, and a quintessential design from the brand. Today we get a third iteration of the Aquapod, rendered in solid grade 5 titanium with bright green accents. This version is limited to 50 pieces and joins the titanium/blue (33 pieces) and red gold/black editions (66 pieces), bringing the total number of Aquapods to 149. In addition to having Super-LumiNova on both the numerals that show the time via the two concentric rotating discs, and the automatic winding rotor, the Aquapod Titanium Green has three panels of extremely bright AGT Ultra (Ambient Glow Technology) ?around the flying tourbillon. With the lights out, this watch looks incredible.? The Aquapod has no lack of presence on the wrist. Initial Thoughts When I first saw the Aquapod, I think I let out an audible "Whoa" in the MB&F booth at SIHH 2015. It's a totally crazy watch from top to bottom. First off, it's massive, but that ends up being one of the least lasting impressions the watch makes. Rather, what you notice is how it's built more like a building than a typical watch. There's incredible attention paid to the way the lugs articulate to make it sit comfortably on the wrist, the balance between the two sapphire domes, the space left between the bezel and the case, and the way the tourbillon seems to just float there up top. All of that is still true with this edition of HM7, but the bright green color scheme and lightweight construction make it feel like the most playful version of the three to date. The flying tourbillon seems to float right at the top of the bubble-shaped sapphire crystal. The Basics Brand: MB&FModel: Horological Machine No. 7 Aquapod Titanium GreenDiameter: 53.8mmThickness: 21.3mmCase Material: Grade 5 TitaniumDial Color: Black with green sapphire timing bezelIndexes: Arabic numeralsLume: Super-LumiNova on indicators and winding rotor; AGT Ultra panels around flying tourbillonWater Resistance: 50 metersStrap/Bracelet: Rubber bracelet with titanium folding buckle The rear of the HM7 is reserved in comparison to the front. The Movement Functions: Hours, minutes, 60-second flying tourbillonPower Reserve: 72 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 2.5 Hz (18,000 vph)Jewels: 35Total Components: 303Additional Details: Winding rotor is titanium with platinum weight at the edge; winding crown at left, setting crown at right Ok, not a live photo, but just check out that lume! Pricing & Availability Price: $108,000Availability: ImmediatelyLimited Edition: 50 piecesFor more click here.