A WORLD’S FIRST

MB&F and The Hour Glass launched the world’s first MB&F Lab at Raffles Singapore in September. Offering a hybrid retail experience similar to that of the M.A.D.Gallery but in a more intimate setting, the MB&F Lab follows the recently revamped architectural identity with crisp, white interiors. Boutique highlights include an oversized blue reflective lens and bespoke domed glass watch display cases accompanied by custom-made Mid Century-inspired tables and matching furniture. The modern gallery-like space allows visitors to peruse MB&F horological creations; Performance Art pieces, which are MB&F machines revisited by external creative talent; and Co-creations that are other types of machines created and crafted by other Swiss manufactures from MB&F ideas and designs.