MB&F Horological Machine No. 3

About this reference

The MB&F Horological Machine No. 3 (HM3) reference 32T0044, known as the "Sidewinder," was produced between approximately 2009 and 2015 and is now discontinued. This reference features a Grade 5 titanium case with a lateral orientation, positioning the twin truncated cones perpendicular to the wearer's arm. Collectors value the HM3 for its Girard-Perregaux-based caliber, modified by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht of Agenhor, which utilizes a 22k gold battle-axe winding rotor visible on the dial side. The movement employs large ceramic ball bearings to reduce friction and support the three-dimensional hour and day/night indication cones. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades in the $55,000 to $75,000 range. A notable production detail is that the Sidewinder was released alongside the "Starcruiser" variant, which shared the same internal architecture but oriented the cones vertically toward the wearer for a different ergonomic profile.