About the model

The Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin MBE.001 is the first timepiece in the new Boutique Exclusives series – an edition in which MAEN experiments with bolder designs and limited editions outside the standard collection. This model was available online for 24 hours; it is now exclusively accessible through selected partners and at events. If you come across one, you'll know why it's worth your attention.

The MBE.001 dial is crafted using the fumé technique – a colour gradient from a lighter centre to a darker edge. The rich midday blue in the middle seamlessly transitions into a deep, almost nocturnal tone at the periphery. The surface features a Côtes de Genève pattern, whose parallel stripes scatter light into a spectrum of sparkles depending on the illumination. The result is a dial that constantly changes – never looking the same twice.

Applied polished indices and polished dauphine hands with Super-LumiNova® C1 luminescence sit on this transition like floating points in a deep ocean.

The switch to the La Joux-Perret D100 manual movement allowed MAEN to reduce the case thickness by 24% compared to the standard Manhattan 37 – from 9.3 mm to just 7.1 mm. This is not just a number. The watch sits flush on the wrist, a shirt cuff glides over it without friction, and the whole piece feels as if it has always belonged there. For formal occasions, this feature is unparalleled.

A diameter of 37 mm and a lug-to-lug length of 47.4 mm ensure that the model fits smaller wrists and remains legible without unnecessary visual bulk.

The integrated steel bracelet gradually tapers in width from the case to the butterfly clasp. The surface combines satin brushing with polished edges. A black integrated FKM strap is optionally available for a sportier look.

The D100 manual movement from the Swiss workshop La Joux-Perret is key to the ultra-thin profile. Winding the watch by hand every morning is a ritual that many watch lovers consider added value.

Technical details:

Case: 37 mm steel, lug to lug 47.4 mm, 7.1 mm case height

Dial: Midnight Blue Fumé, Côtes de Genève
Glass: sapphire
Water resistance: 100 m
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement La Joux-Perret D100 with manual winding and approx. 50 hours power reserve
Bracelet: steel

Limited edition: Yes

About the brand

MAEN Watches is an independent watchmaking brand founded in 2017 by Dutch designers Jules van Helvoort and Sebastiaan Cortjaens. The idea originated in Stockholm, where they both lived and decided to create a brand that combines Nordic minimalism with a Dutch sense of design and detail.

MAEN focuses on modern mechanical watches inspired by classic shapes of the 60s and 70s. Model lines such as Hudson, Skymaster or Manhattan are based on historical archetypes, which the brand interprets in a contemporary way – with compact dimensions, precise craftsmanship and Swiss movements.

Thanks to its clean design, direct customer approach, and emphasis on quality, the brand has quickly become one of the most interesting new European microbrand manufacturers.

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