MB&F HM11 Art Deco

The new HM11 Art Deco builds on the same foundations while adopting a distinct visual language. Guided by Maximilian Maertens’ fascination with early-20th-century architecture – from Parisian cinemas to Manhattan skyscrapers – the design trades the organic
fluidity of the Architect for the geometry and rhythm of the Art Deco movement.

On the dial side, radiating “sunbeam” motifs – partially skeletonised for legibility – replace the original conical rods, while two-tone rings and period-inspired typography define the displays. The hands feature a red stained-glass effect thanks to translucent enamel. The bridges rise in more vertical, architectural forms reminiscent of ornamental stonework, and the roof’s grooved profiles echo the stepped silhouettes of skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building. The re-drawn tourbillon bridge now aligns with the base plate, creating a visual axis that ties the structure together; even the crown gains subtle steps recalling layered poster art.

Put together, the modifications reinforce a sense of upward momentum: an Art Deco skyline.