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New MB&F LAB Silicon Valley Boutique Now Open at The Villa Menlo Park
MB&F LAB, Presented in Partnership with Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, Brings Ultra-Rare Collectible Timepieces and Conceptual Art Objects to Silicon Valley.
Menlo Park, CA (January 30, 2025) - World-renowned Swiss watchmaker MB&F has planted a flag at The Villa Menlo Park – Silicon Valley’s new cultural hub and destination for world-class experiences. Now open at 500 El Camino Real in Menlo Park, California, the MB&F LAB Silicon Valley boutique invites visitors to experience one of the most extensive collections of avant-garde MB&F horological creations to be found in North America, including complex timepieces, conceptual desk clocks, and mechanical sculptures – in one of the world’s only MB&F LABs.
MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser joined Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry president Jared Silver, collectors, clients, and friends for the intimate ribbon-cutting opening event on January 23, 2025. The momentous opening event also marked the Swiss watch brand’s 20th anniversary and its two decades of unbridled creativity, daring designs, and innovations that have forever changed – and challenged – the global watch industry.
According to Jared Silver, "From the beginning, it was clear that this radical, forward-thinking independent brand, MB&F, belonged in the most innovative part of the world- Silicon Valley – and at The Villa Menlo Park. The company's ethos shines through in every single creation, and their emphasis on collaboration and appetite for risk are valued greatly here in Silicon Valley."
The retail boutique offers one of the world’s largest selections of rare and collectible MB&F timepieces and conceptual art clocks to be found in a single location, including an 18-piece limited edition Silicon Valley LAB exclusive edition of the Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO, recently developed with longtime retail partner and Villa Menlo Park developer, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry.
MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser joined Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry president Jared Silver, collectors, clients, and friends for the intimate ribbon-cutting opening event on January 23, 2025. The momentous opening event also marked the Swiss watch brand’s 20th anniversary and its two decades of unbridled creativity, daring designs, and innovations that have forever changed – and challenged – the global watch industry.
According to Jared Silver, "From the beginning, it was clear that this radical, forward-thinking independent brand, MB&F, belonged in the most innovative part of the world- Silicon Valley – and at The Villa Menlo Park. The company's ethos shines through in every single creation, and their emphasis on collaboration and appetite for risk are valued greatly here in Silicon Valley."
The retail boutique offers one of the world’s largest selections of rare and collectible MB&F timepieces and conceptual art clocks to be found in a single location, including an 18-piece limited edition Silicon Valley LAB exclusive edition of the Legacy Machine Perpetual EVO, recently developed with longtime retail partner and Villa Menlo Park developer, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry.
Maximilian Büsser remarked, “This is the fifth MB&F LAB in the world after Paris, Singapore, Taipei, and Los Angeles: a testament to how important Silicon Valley collectors have become for our brand. On one hand, there is a natural symbiosis between this part of the world, so driven by technology and innovation, and our out-of-the-box thinking and highly complex engineering. I think that connection resonates even deeper thanks to something more unexpected: the traditional, hand-finished artisanship that we put into our watchmaking, offering a welcome dose of humanity in the very high-tech universe of Silicon Valley.”
Jared and Stephen Silver were among the first retailers in the United States to specialize in independent watchmakers, and as pioneers in this category. In 2015, they met with Maximilian Büsser in Switzerland to discuss a partnership. The brand has been a major fixture of the Menlo Park luxury retailer’s curated timepiece collection ever since.
Fittingly, the MB&F LAB Silicon Valley is the first mono-brand retail store to open its doors at The Villa Menlo Park, a mixed-use development spearheaded by Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry with the vision to create a new cultural hub for Silicon Valley. Designed as a destination where the community can connect, play, and explore, The Villa Menlo Park offers a range of quietly sophisticated experiences including retail stores, restaurant partners, and communal events. The MB&F LAB Silicon Valley occupies the ground floor of the property, and the store is open to the public via walk-in or private appointment, from Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jared and Stephen Silver were among the first retailers in the United States to specialize in independent watchmakers, and as pioneers in this category. In 2015, they met with Maximilian Büsser in Switzerland to discuss a partnership. The brand has been a major fixture of the Menlo Park luxury retailer’s curated timepiece collection ever since.
Fittingly, the MB&F LAB Silicon Valley is the first mono-brand retail store to open its doors at The Villa Menlo Park, a mixed-use development spearheaded by Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry with the vision to create a new cultural hub for Silicon Valley. Designed as a destination where the community can connect, play, and explore, The Villa Menlo Park offers a range of quietly sophisticated experiences including retail stores, restaurant partners, and communal events. The MB&F LAB Silicon Valley occupies the ground floor of the property, and the store is open to the public via walk-in or private appointment, from Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About The Villa Menlo Park
The Villa Menlo Park is Silicon Valley's cultural hub, located in the heart of Menlo Park, California, at 500 El Camino Real. Designed to promote discovery and to celebrate the rare things in life, The Villa Menlo Park property spans three floors of elevated and inviting indoor-outdoor space offering countless opportunities to play, connect, and experience the art of living well.
A showcase of craftsmanship, quiet sophistication, and enriching, curated experiences, The Villa Menlo Park houses world class retail destinations, including the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry flagship store, private high jewelry salon, and corporate offices. New Cal-Indian dining concept Eylan by Michelin-acclaimed Chef Srijinth Gopinathan and restaurateur Ayesha Thapar anchors the ground floor.
The Villa Menlo Park has already established Silicon Valley as a premier destination for leading upscale brands to launch their first U.S. retail footprints. Ground floor boutique partners include the MB&F LAB Silicon Valley retail gallery—the Swiss watchmaker's first Northern California store and only the second MB&F LAB to open in North America. Other ground floor boutiques on the property feature H. Moser & Cie, Ulysse Nardin, Buben & Zörweg, and Greubel Forsey, each marking the brand's first stand-alone retail store in the United States.
The Villa Menlo Park was developed by Stephen and Jared Silver, together with late real estate mogul John Arrillaga, Sr., and features interiors by James Mansour of Mansour Design. Find out more.
The Villa Menlo Park is Silicon Valley's cultural hub, located in the heart of Menlo Park, California, at 500 El Camino Real. Designed to promote discovery and to celebrate the rare things in life, The Villa Menlo Park property spans three floors of elevated and inviting indoor-outdoor space offering countless opportunities to play, connect, and experience the art of living well.
A showcase of craftsmanship, quiet sophistication, and enriching, curated experiences, The Villa Menlo Park houses world class retail destinations, including the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry flagship store, private high jewelry salon, and corporate offices. New Cal-Indian dining concept Eylan by Michelin-acclaimed Chef Srijinth Gopinathan and restaurateur Ayesha Thapar anchors the ground floor.
The Villa Menlo Park has already established Silicon Valley as a premier destination for leading upscale brands to launch their first U.S. retail footprints. Ground floor boutique partners include the MB&F LAB Silicon Valley retail gallery—the Swiss watchmaker's first Northern California store and only the second MB&F LAB to open in North America. Other ground floor boutiques on the property feature H. Moser & Cie, Ulysse Nardin, Buben & Zörweg, and Greubel Forsey, each marking the brand's first stand-alone retail store in the United States.
The Villa Menlo Park was developed by Stephen and Jared Silver, together with late real estate mogul John Arrillaga, Sr., and features interiors by James Mansour of Mansour Design. Find out more.
About Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry
Stephen Silver is one of the United States’ premier jewelry houses and timepiece salons. For over 44 years, the independent, family-owned company has helped clients in Silicon Valley and abroad to build and steward their collections over the course of generations, offering access to the world’s rarest jewelry, diamonds, and colored gemstones as well as highly collectible timepieces from leading brands and independent watchmakers.
The Silvers’ unsurpassed expertise in gemology and ultra-rare jewelry has led them to acquire numerous historically significant items, among them the famed Cullinan Blue Diamond necklace, which Stephen Silver donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History permanent collection, and the record-breaking 14.93 carat Pink Promise Diamond, daringly recut by the Silvers and sold for a record price per carat. Today, the company remains rooted in the SF Bay Area under the leadership of Jared and Stephen Silver, now a vertically integrated wholesale and retail operation of international reach lauded for its curatorial approach, inspired designs, and innovative, tech-forward approach to independent luxury retail. Visit shsilver.com for more information.
Stephen Silver is one of the United States’ premier jewelry houses and timepiece salons. For over 44 years, the independent, family-owned company has helped clients in Silicon Valley and abroad to build and steward their collections over the course of generations, offering access to the world’s rarest jewelry, diamonds, and colored gemstones as well as highly collectible timepieces from leading brands and independent watchmakers.
The Silvers’ unsurpassed expertise in gemology and ultra-rare jewelry has led them to acquire numerous historically significant items, among them the famed Cullinan Blue Diamond necklace, which Stephen Silver donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History permanent collection, and the record-breaking 14.93 carat Pink Promise Diamond, daringly recut by the Silvers and sold for a record price per carat. Today, the company remains rooted in the SF Bay Area under the leadership of Jared and Stephen Silver, now a vertically integrated wholesale and retail operation of international reach lauded for its curatorial approach, inspired designs, and innovative, tech-forward approach to independent luxury retail. Visit shsilver.com for more information.
About MB&F
Founded in 2005, MB&F is the world’s first-ever horological concept laboratory. With over 20 remarkable calibres forming the base of the critically acclaimed Horological and Legacy Machines, MB&F is continuing to follow Founder and Creative Director Maximilian Büsser’s vision of creating 3-D kinetic art by deconstructing traditional watchmaking.
After 15 years managing prestigious watch brands, Maximilian Büsser resigned from his Managing Director position at Harry Winston in 2005 to create MB&F – Maximilian Büsser & Friends. MB&F is an artistic and micro-engineering laboratory dedicated to designing and crafting small series of radical concept watches by bringing together talented horological professionals that Büsser both respects and enjoys working with. For more information, visit mbandf.com.
Founded in 2005, MB&F is the world’s first-ever horological concept laboratory. With over 20 remarkable calibres forming the base of the critically acclaimed Horological and Legacy Machines, MB&F is continuing to follow Founder and Creative Director Maximilian Büsser’s vision of creating 3-D kinetic art by deconstructing traditional watchmaking.
After 15 years managing prestigious watch brands, Maximilian Büsser resigned from his Managing Director position at Harry Winston in 2005 to create MB&F – Maximilian Büsser & Friends. MB&F is an artistic and micro-engineering laboratory dedicated to designing and crafting small series of radical concept watches by bringing together talented horological professionals that Büsser both respects and enjoys working with. For more information, visit mbandf.com.