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About Michael L. Friedman

Pattern Recognition, founded by Michael L. Fried-

man, represents the culmination of a thirty-year

journey into the nature of time and its material

expression.

A historian, designer, and scholar of horology,

Friedman established Pattern Recognition as an

extension of his lifelong pursuit to understand time

through objects that unite scientific precision with

human meaning. His career spans three decades

of scholarship, curation, collecting, and creative

direction.

After formative curatorial posts at the Willard House

& Clock Museum and the National Watch & Clock

Museum, Friedman became Head of Watches at

Christie's New York before founding MLF Horology,

an advisory practice serving collectors and institu-

tions worldwide.

He later joined Audemars Piguet as Historian and

Head of Complications, a role that reflected his

longstanding interest in both the history and future

of watchmaking. Friedman is the co-author of Aude-

mars Piguet: 20th Century Complicated Wristwatch-

es and has contributed to numerous books, articles,

films, and educational projects focused on horology

and material culture.

B-Theory Series 1 stands as the first expression of

Pattern Recognition's philosophy, bringing togeth-

er astronomy, physics, design, and craft in a single object.

The watch reflects Friedman's conviction that

timekeeping instruments can function not only as

measures of time, but also as tools for understand-

ing humanity's relationship with it.


  • Titanium Curved Astronomical Tourbillon Wristwatch

  • Longitudinal Moon-Cut Diamond Lunar Display with domed aperture

  • Central Flying Tourbillon

  • Diamond-set hour markers with white gold hands

  • Quick release detachable bracelet with interchangeable straps

  • Overall Dimensions

    • 32mm wide

    • 52mm long

    • 9.9mm height

  • Bracelet version: 150,000 CHF

  • Strap version: 120,000 CHF

  • Availability:

    • 1st deliveries in Q3 2026

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Specification of B-Theory Series 01