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MB&F HM12 The Guardian (titanium)

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The MB&F HM12 The Guardian (titanium) is a 49.3 mm Grade 5 titanium watch with an MB&F HM12 automatic movement. At a list price of $336,403, it costs more than 99% of the 1,382 titanium watches in production. At 49.3 mm across, it is larger than 98% of the 1,865 titanium watches in the guide.

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Price
≈$336,403 (CHF 280,000)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
30 m
Reference
HM12 Titanium
Type
Other
Case diameter
49.3 mm
Thickness
13.8 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic (in-house, double micro-rotor winding)
Caliber
MB&F HM12 (flying tourbillon)
Power reserve
84 hours
Complications
Tourbillon
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Brushed and polished titanium
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Face-shaped display: instantaneous jumping hours on the left, trailing minutes on the right, flying tourbillon visible through a sapphire window at 12 o'clock
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Limited edition of 12 pieces (one of three planned colourway/finish editions); sold as "The Guardian", the watch paired with a companion robot sculpture
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: MB&F (maker product page)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the MB&F HM12 The Guardian (titanium)?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the MB&F HM12 The Guardian (titanium)?

The case is 49.3 mm across and 13.8 mm thick. It is water resistant to 30 m.

How much does the MB&F HM12 The Guardian (titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $336,403.

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