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2025 MB&F M.A.D.1S "Grow Your Dreams" Sun Edition - Steel, Skeleton Dial

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Kinetic Art For The Wrist
This is not a traditional watch. It is a piece of wearable, kinetic art born from a collaboration between MB&F's experimental M.A.D.Editions and the celebrated British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori. The "Grow Your Dreams" series translates Ilori's vibrant, optimistic design language into three dimensions. This "Sun Edition," one of just 400 pieces, reimagines how time is told. Instead of a conventional dial, the focus is a massive, three-bladed titanium rotor, anodized in a brilliant yellow, that spins freely with the motion of your wrist. The time itself is read discreetly on rotating cylinders visible from the side of the case.
A Story Of Optimism And Color
The collaboration is built on Yinka Ilori's personal philosophy of nurturing ambitions, symbolized by the intricate tree motif milled into the rotor blades. The artist's influence is everywhere, from the custom numerals on the time display to the use of colorful HyCeram liquid ceramic inlays on the bezel, a first for the M.A.D.Editions line. The piece is a statement of defiant optimism, transforming a mechanical object into a source of joy and a reminder to pursue one's own dreams. It is less a tool for telling time and more a machine for starting conversations.
Excellent And Complete
This 2025 example is presented in excellent condition. The complex stainless steel case design is sharp and clean. The signature spinning rotor and lateral time display function perfectly. The watch is fitted to its original white rubber strap, which shows minimal signs of wear. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Modern Art Collector
This watch is for someone who appreciates the intersection of high-concept design and independent horology. It is a piece that prioritizes artistic expression and mechanical theater over simple time-telling. The M.A.D.1S is a departure from the norms of the Swiss industry, offering a genuinely playful and engaging experience. This limited-edition collaboration with a world-renowned artist adds a layer of cultural significance, making it a key piece for any collection focused on contemporary art and design.
Key Specs
Reference: M.A.D.1S
Model: "Grow Your Dreams" Sun Edition by Yinka Ilori
Year: 2025
Movement: Automatic (La Joux-Perret G101)
Case Size: 42mm
Metal: Stainless Steel
Dial: Skeletonized with Spinning Rotor
Bezel: Stainless Steel with HyCeram Inlay
Bracelet: Rubber with Integrated Clasp
Bracelet Length: 7.25in
SKU: 925
2025 MB&F M.A.D.1S Yinka Ilori Grow Your Dreams Sun Edition Steel Automatic 42mm
2025 MB&F M.A.D.1S "Grow Your Dreams" Sun Edition - Steel, Skeleton Dial Sale price$7,000.00 USD

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