MB&F M.A.D.2 SS Orange Dial

Launched in 2025 as the second chapter of the M.A.D.Editions project, the M.A.D.2 translates MBandF's experimental spirit into a more accessible but still highly idiosyncratic format. The orange dial version is the more elusive execution, reserved specifically for Friends and The Tribe, meaning suppliers, collaborators, and established owners of MBandF pieces rather than the broader raffle audience. Its rounded 316L stainless steel case has a smooth, pebble-like profile that reflects Eric Giroud's long-running design language and the unbuilt Almond concept he conceived in the 1990s. More importantly, the watch carries real mechanical interest, pairing the Swiss made La Joux-Perret calibre G101 with a bespoke MBandF bi-directional jumping hour and trailing minutes module. That combination gives the M.A.D.2 a display architecture that is unconventional without being theatrical for its own sake, with the time read centrally through rotating indications rather than traditional hands. The orange grooved dial evokes vinyl records and the Lausanne club culture that informed Giroud's original inspiration, tying the watch directly to a specific creative period in MBandF's orbit. Collectors tend to respond to the piece not simply because it is scarce, but because it preserves the independent watchmaking character of MBandF in a format that remains wearable at 42mm. The 64 hour power reserve, automatic winding, and compact movement package make it more than a design exercise, giving the watch practical credibility alongside its visual identity. As an early M.A.D.Editions release with a restricted orange allocation and a named creative lineage, the M.A.D.2 stands out as one of the more compelling contemporary entry points into the broader MBandF universe. Like New with MB&F box and digital QR code.