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MB&F has a strong connection to the world of cars, with a series of timepieces inspired by automotive design. The journey began in 2012 with the HM5, followed by the HMX in 2015 and the HM8 in 2016. These watches share a distinctive speedometer-style display on the side of the case, reminiscent of the bold and futuristic designs of the 1970s.<\/p>\n
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The inspiration for MB&F’s automotive-themed timepieces came from the Amida Digitrend, a watch from 1976 featuring a unique design. MB&F adopted a similar concept using a sapphire prism to vertically display the jumping hours and sweeping minutes, resembling an old-style speedometer. The numerals on the sapphire discs were given a digital or electronic appearance through black metallization, with Super-LumiNova applied underneath for a flat luminescence effect.<\/p>\n
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The HM5 introduced opening and closing slats inspired by the design of the Lamborghini Miura, while the HMX showcased a sapphire crystal cover with miniature oil caps, reminiscent of Touring Superleggera’s creations. The HM8 ‘Can-Am’ drew inspiration from Can-Am cars, featuring titanium roll bars. The new HM8 Mark 2 takes design cues from the iconic Porsche 918 Spyder and the Zagato double bubble for its sapphire crystal.<\/p>\n
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The construction of these timepieces also reflects the automotive world. The HM5 and HM8 Mark 2 feature an independent water-resistant chassis, while the HMX and HM8 employ a monobloc construction. The HM8 Mark 2’s coachwork is crafted from CarbonMacrolon, a composite material infused with carbon nanotubes for enhanced strength and rigidity. It offers versatility in terms of finishes and weighs significantly less than steel.<\/p>\n
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Under the hood, the HM8 Mark 2 boasts complex engineering. The titanium chassis and CarbonMacrolon body panels posed challenges during the milling process. The creation of the double-curved sapphire crystal, a hallmark of MB&F timepieces, required extensive effort and expertise. The battle axe rotor, powering the movement, features incredibly thin 22-carat gold blades that are stamped rather than machined.<\/p>\n
MB&F HM8 Mark 2 retails for SGD 107,000 each (with GST).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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