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M.A.D.2 REDemption: vinyl, a jumping hour and the right to buy

The 2026 edition pairs a red plate and black discs with MB&F’s jumping-hour module on the automatic G101. REDemption is reserved for fans who lost at least four raffles.

Published 20 October 20263 min read
M.A.D.2 REDemption
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The essentials first

In one minute

Case42 mm
CalibreLa Joux-Perret G101 / MB&F
Power reserve64 hours

Why it is interesting

Lively design in which rotor and jumping hour serve one idea. Particularly appealing to admirers of Eric Giroud’s objects.

Things to consider

REDemption access is restricted, and 30 m water resistance does not make it a sports watch.

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The model in detail

The M.A.D.2’s two raised discs recall a DJ’s turntables. Eric Giroud translates 1990s club culture into a readable watch composition: the hour jumps while minutes travel on their own disc. REDemption’s red background makes the layout especially contrasting. It is a good reason to judge a watch through interface design as well as the origins of its base movement.

The automatic La Joux-Perret G101 receives a bidirectional jumping-hour module developed by MB&F. Frequency is 4 Hz and reserve is 64 hours. The surrounding “platter” genuinely participates in automatic winding, giving hand movement a visible response. This connects shape and function, keeping the musical theme from becoming merely a dial illustration.

The REDemption’s red plate and black display discs.Enlarge

The REDemption’s red plate and black display discs.

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The 42 × 12.3 mm steel case has contemporary dimensions, but raised discs change its apparent volume. Trying it under a cuff and viewing it obliquely matter more than an impressive overhead photograph. Water resistance of 30 m and a leather strap suggest urban use. This is an object for enjoying mechanics; it need not accompany every activity.

REDemption’s defining feature is the buying process. The manufacturer reserves it for people who entered at least four earlier raffles without winning; eligible clients are contacted directly. Open access for everyone cannot be promised. On the secondary market, assess the individual set and price separately: scarce access to ordering does not establish the value of a premium.

Sources

M.A.D.Editions — M.A.D.2 REDemption official specificationswww.mbandf.com