The MB&F HM11 Art Deco keeps the watch’s four-room, rotating architectural case but replaces the original HM11 Architect’s organic, neo-futuristic look with geometric lines inspired by 1930s Art Deco. Introduced in 2025, it comes in two colorways, each limited to 10 pieces. The rooms still display time, power reserve and temperature, while the case rotation both changes which indication faces forward and winds the manual movement.
What changed for the HM11 Art Deco?
MB&F introduced the HM11 Architect in 2023 with inspiration from the organic, neo-futuristic architecture of the 1960s and 1970s. For the 2025 Art Deco edition, designer Maximilian Maertens reinterpreted that architectural idea through the geometry and rhythm MB&F associates with 1930s design. The company points to early-20th-century landmarks such as Parisian cinemas and Manhattan skyscrapers as part of the visual reference.
The change is primarily one of design language, not a departure from the HM11 concept. The watch remains a miniature built environment: four functional rooms surround a central atrium and flying tourbillon beneath a sapphire structure. MB&F describes the HM11 as making Le Corbusier’s maxim, “A house is a machine to live in,” literal; that quotation is presented here as MB&F attributes it.
How the two limited editions differ
MB&F specifies two colorways, with 10 pieces in each edition. Their principal differences are the dial plate, the color of the bridges and markers, and the strap.
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- Each watch in the collection boasts elements inspired by the Art Deco period and vintage Bulova watches
- Inspired by the original 1935 Bulova Commodore, this watch features a round stainless steel case and rounded open lugs
| Detail | Blue edition | Green edition |
|---|---|---|
| Dial plate | Blue | Green |
| Bridges and markers | 3N yellow-gold-toned PVD | 5N rose-gold-toned PVD |
| Strap | White lizard | Beige lizard |
| Production | 10 pieces | 10 pieces |
Both versions have white-gold skeleton hands with transparent red enamel inserts and a titanium folding buckle. MB&F specifies circular-grained markers for the blue edition.
How the four rooms and rotating case work
The HM11’s four rooms radiate symmetrically from a central atrium. They house the hours and minutes display, power-reserve indication, temperature display and time-setting module. The flying tourbillon sits at the center beneath the sapphire structure.
Turning the case
The case rotates on its base, with each room offset by 90 degrees. Turning it lets the wearer bring a chosen indication around to face forward. MB&F also says clockwise rotation winds the manual movement, making the case part of the watch’s winding ritual as well as its display.
What the indications show
- Time: Hours and minutes.
- Power reserve: The remaining running time of the manually wound movement.
- Temperature: A display scaled from -20 to 60°C (0 to 140°F).
- Time setting: A dedicated module occupies the fourth room.
HM11 Art Deco specifications
| Specification | HM11 Art Deco |
|---|---|
| Case material | Grade 5 titanium |
| Diameter × height | 42 mm × 23 mm |
| Water resistance | 20 m / 2 ATM |
| Movement winding | Manual |
| Power reserve | 96 hours |
| Movement components | 330 |
| Jewels | 29 |
| Balance frequency | 18,000 beats per hour / 2.5 Hz |
| Crystal | Sapphire on the top, back and chamber displays; anti-reflective coating on both faces |
| Time-setting crown | Sapphire |
These are specifications published by MB&F for the HM11 Art Deco. Its component count differs from the 364 components listed for the HM11 Architect, but that difference alone does not establish a technical improvement or reduction in performance.
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- Automatic watch: These timepieces are powered by the movement of the wrist, without the need for any external power source.
- Water Resistant: Up to 30m (100 ft): Will withstand splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming or showering; 3 ATM.
- Caring for your timepiece: Your Movado watch has been crafted with exceptional attention to quality, function, and detail. We recommend a maintenance interval of 3 to 5 years to ensure optimal performance. Avoid opening the watch yourself for any adjustments.
Reported launch price and availability
Monochrome Watches reported a CHF 198,000 launch price in its article published on 18 November 2025. That is historical launch reporting, not a verified current retail quote; the tax basis, present stock and delivery status are not established here. Confirm current pricing and availability with an authorized MB&F retailer or the brand.
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- The timepieces featured in Bulova's Joseph Bulova Collection pay homage to the brand's founder and its Swiss watchmaking history
- Each watch in the collection boasts elements inspired by the Art Deco period and vintage Bulova watches
- Inspired by the original 1935 Bulova Commodore, this watch features a round stainless steel case and rounded open lugs
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- Automatic Movement - The battery-free 21-jewel Japanese automatic movement is powered by your motion as you wear the watch.
- Stainless-steel Case - The durable stainless-steel case is resistant to corrosion, rust, and daily wear and tear.
- Eco-friendly Natural Leather Strap - Made from supple leather sourced from the Leather Working Group (LWG), promoting sustainable leather production.
- Quick-release Spring Bars - No tools are required to swap out the leather strap for an attachment in another color, material, or style.
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