Best Watch Winder for MB&F | Tempus
MB&F — Maximilian Büsser & Friends — was founded in 2005 with a simple, radical idea: a watch can be a kinetic sculpture. The Horological Machines (HM1, HM2, HM3 and beyond) look like nothing else in watchmaking, while the Legacy Machines reinterpret classical complications through Büsser's avant-garde lens. Every piece is co-created with independent specialist horologists, and every one is a conversation starter.
These are complex, valuable machines, and the automatic members of the HM family deserve deliberate care. They wind gently — just 500 turns per day — and in one direction only, so a winder with precise low-TPD programming and a true clockwise mode is essential rather than optional.
MB&F TPD Requirements
The HM family shares a gentle 500 TPD clockwise setting. Set your winder exactly — these intricate calibres should not be spun harder than they need.
| Model | Recommended Setting | Winding Direction |
|---|---|---|
| MB&F HM1 | 500 TPD | Clockwise |
| MB&F HM2 | 500 TPD | Clockwise |
| MB&F HM2 Only Watch 2009 | 500 TPD | Clockwise |
| MB&F HM3 FROG | 500 TPD | Clockwise |
| MB&F HM3 MegaWind | 500 TPD | Clockwise |
Tap any linked model above for its full settings page, including setup advice.
What to Look for in a Winder for MB&F
Precision at low TPD is the headline requirement: the winder must hold a steady 500 TPD in clockwise mode without overshooting. MB&F pieces are also large, sculptural and valuable, so look for a secure holder that accommodates unconventional case shapes, whisper-quiet operation, and fingerprint-locked storage for extra security. Every Tempus winder offers programmable TPD down to gentle settings, three winding directions and a 3-year warranty as standard.
Two Tempus Winders for MB&F Owners
- Tempus Single Remote Control (£296) — remote-controlled single winder, ideal for a one-watch owner.
- Tempus 9 Biometric (£1796) — nine-rotor unit with fingerprint security for valuable pieces.
Why MB&F Owners Bother With a Winder
An MB&F is rarely a daily wearer — it is a piece you reach for on special days. Without a winder, each wearing begins with setting a complex, delicate machine. A winder set to a gentle 500 TPD clockwise keeps the movement alive between outings, so the machine is ready when the occasion is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do MB&F watches need a watch winder?
No automatic watch needs a winder — but MB&F pieces are worn intermittently and their complex displays take care to set. A winder keeps the movement running so the watch is ready when you are.
What TPD setting does an MB&F HM1 need?
The MB&F HM1 needs 500 TPD clockwise. Set your Tempus winder to 500 TPD in clockwise mode — a gentle setting that suits the calibre.
What happens if the TPD setting is wrong?
Nothing dramatic. Modern automatics have a slipping mainspring that prevents overwinding, so an incorrect setting cannot damage the movement — the watch simply may not stay fully wound. Use the table above as your starting point.
What warranty do Tempus winders carry?
Every Tempus watch winder includes a 3-year warranty. Tempus can also repair any Tempus-brand winder even after the warranty period has ended.
For model-specific settings, see our TPD settings guide.
Do MB&F watches need a watch winder?
No automatic watch needs a winder, but MB&F pieces are worn intermittently and their complex displays take care to set. A winder keeps the movement running so the watch is ready when you are.
What TPD setting does an MB&F HM1 need?
The MB&F HM1 needs 500 TPD clockwise. Set your Tempus winder to 500 TPD in clockwise mode — a gentle setting that suits the calibre.
What happens if the TPD setting is wrong?
Nothing dramatic. Modern automatics have a slipping mainspring that prevents overwinding, so an incorrect setting cannot damage the movement — the watch simply may not stay fully wound.
What warranty do Tempus winders carry?
Every Tempus watch winder includes a 3-year warranty. Tempus can also repair any Tempus-brand winder even after the warranty period has ended.