At BQ Watches, pre-owned MB&F watches are sourced with careful attention to authenticity, originality, and mechanical condition, ensuring each piece meets strict quality standards before sale. Every watch undergoes detailed inspection and validation to confirm correct specifications and performance. The M.A.D.1 represents a distinctive entry point into the MB&F universe, combining unconventional design with reliable mechanical engineering. UK buyers benefit from secure sourcing, expert knowledge, and transparent presentation.
Our pre-owned MB&F selection focuses on experimental design, innovative case architecture, and creative mechanical layouts that challenge traditional watchmaking norms. Bold colour executions, lateral time displays, and sculptural cases define the visual identity of the range. Each reference reflects MB&F’s philosophy of horological machines rather than conventional wristwatches. This approach positions MB&F as one of the most distinctive independent brands in modern watchmaking.
The UK pre-owned market offers access to limited production MB&F models that are often difficult to obtain at retail. Collectors value MB&F for its independent spirit, creative freedom, and low production volumes. Well preserved examples maintain strong interest due to scarcity and brand reputation. Buying pre-owned allows immediate access to highly distinctive horological pieces.
The value of a pre-owned MB&F watch in the UK is influenced by several important considerations that affect long term desirability and confidence.
Condition & originality: Clean case surfaces, intact components, and unmodified construction significantly support value.
Reference & specification: Early production runs, limited colour variants, and correct mechanical configurations attract stronger interest.
Materials & design: Unique case engineering and unconventional layouts contribute to MB&F’s premium positioning.
Box, papers & completeness: Complete sets enhance buyer assurance and resale flexibility.
UK provenance: Verified sourcing and documented history strengthen collector trust.
At BQ Watches, clients receive expert guidance across buying, selling, exchange, valuation and appraisal for MB&F watches.
MB&F was established to change the rules of traditional watchmaking through a confluence of art and mechanics experimentation.
Instead of making standard watches, the firm elevates horological machines, where imagination and novelty come first.
MB&F has gradually acquired an excellent reputation with collectors as a consequence of its efforts to expand the limits of both technique and art.
Meanwhile, within the vast arena of second-hand MB&F watches, the brand continues to be respected for its uniqueness and small batch production.
M.A.D.1
The M.A.D.1 is a unique MB&F creation designed as an accessible yet unconventional mechanical watch. It features a lateral time display, bold colour options, and a robust automatic movement adapted for durability. This model is appreciated for introducing MB&F’s design philosophy to a wider audience while retaining strong visual impact.
MB&F watches are defined by unconventional case shapes, experimental time displays, and highly creative mechanical solutions that challenge traditional watchmaking norms.
The M.A.D.1 builds on this philosophy by offering variation through bold colour executions and distinctive dial treatments, while preserving the same underlying mechanical architecture.
Rather than adhering to classical symmetry, these design choices prioritise individuality, ergonomic comfort, and dependable mechanical performance, resulting in a watch that feels expressive, wearable, and purposefully unconventional.
MB&F watches are designed to appeal to both men’s watches and women’s watches who value originality and bold design. Case proportions, strap options, and visual presence allow different references to suit a range of wrist sizes and personal styles. This versatility contributes to the brand’s growing popularity among collectors seeking non-traditional luxury watches.
Choosing MB&F through BQ Watches connects you with specialists experienced in assessing unconventional case construction, movement integrity, and originality. Each watch is authenticated, inspected, and prepared before listing to ensure confidence throughout the buying process. High quality imagery, clear descriptions, and insured UK delivery support transparency. Private viewings can also be arranged at our London showroom.
BQ Watches can facilitate the acquisition of your chosen MB&F reference from reliable UK and international partners if it is not available at our watch showroom in London. Requirements based on hue, state, or inclusiveness are welcome. Each watch that is sourced is verified, made ready, and shipped with complete insurance coverage.
