21.01.2026

MB&F LM Sequential Flyback EVO is a chronographs that dare to outperform time

Practicality meets showmanship, and your wrist becomes a stage for mechanical brilliance.

Words: Victor Goh

Photos courtesy of MB&F.
 

Some watches tell time. The LM Sequential Flyback EVO rewrites it. When MB&F launched the original LM Sequential EVO in 2022, it wasn’t just another chronograph. It was a mechanical marvel with 585 components, crafted with independent watchmaker Stephen McDonnell. Dubbed a “double chronograph,” it featured the groundbreaking Twinverter binary switch, offering an array of timing modes: independent, split-second, lap timer, and cumulative timing. In plain English: it can do more calculations than your accountant after a weekend of indulgence. No wonder it took home the GPHG Aiguille d’Or for Best Watch of the Year.

But Stephen McDonnell isn’t one to rest on laurels. After two more years of development (and a few extra components, now 621 in total), he introduced the Flyback function on both chronographs — a complication that lets you reset and restart the timers instantly. Imagine the convenience if life had a flyback button: “Oops, wrong meeting—reset!”

The LM Sequential Flyback EVO doesn’t just impress on paper. Its EVO DNA is engineered for an active lifestyle: 80 metres of water resistance, integrated rubber strap, screw-down crown, and MB&F’s patented FlexRing shock absorber. And yes, it even sports the signature tilted time dial — first seen on classic LM Sequential Flybacks — giving the dial a subtle nod to legibility while keeping that avant-garde style MB&F is known for.

Crafted in grade 5 titanium with a shimmering aquamarine dial, this watch balances substance with style. It’s light enough to forget you’re wearing it but bold enough to make a statement when you don’t. Consider it the luxury equivalent of walking into a gala wearing a perfectly tailored tuxedo while juggling martinis - effortless, precise, and just a touch audacious.

For collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone who secretly enjoys feeling a little smarter than the average crowd, the LM Sequential Flyback EVO is more than a watch. It’s a reminder that craftsmanship, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of perfection never go out of style - even if your Zoom background is still stuck on a beach in Bali.

In short: MB&F didn’t just make a chronograph; they made an experience. And if you’re the sort of gentleman who measures life in extraordinary moments rather than minutes, this is your watch.

About the Author

Victor Goh

Watch & Features Editor

With a wrist perpetually graced by precision and a gaze fixed on horological haute couture, Victor Goh curates timepieces the way a sommelier selects vintage wine - bold, refined, and never predictable. His editorial instincts are as sharp as the crease on his pinstripe trousers, ensuring every GC watch feature ticks with class, clarity, and character.

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