Watch inspired by supercars costs more than a Chevy Corvette
Published on Jun 16, 2023 at 9:06 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 16, 2023 at 4:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
No one does watches like Maximilian Büsser & Friends (MB&F).
Obsessed with cars and art, Büsser and his designers often throw convention to the wind to create unique timepieces.
This is definitely the case with the new MB&F HM8 Mark 2.
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The founder and CEO of the company actually trained to become a car designer, hence why so many of the brand’s timepieces are inspired by cars.
This watch is the latest addition to the MB&F’s ‘automotive saga’ after the HM5 (below, right), inspired by 1970s cars, and the Can-Am (below) left), a tribute to the eponymous Canadian-American race.
The inspiration from the HM8 Mark 2 came from glorious supercars from the recent past.
The overall shape and color combo, for example, is a tribute to the Porsche 918 Spyder.
The ‘double bubble’ sapphire crystal is a nod to the iconic Fiat-Abarth 750 Zagato Double Bubble.
The case of the HM8 Mark 2 is made using a blend of carbon fiber, grade 5 titanium and sapphire crystal.
Like many automotive-inspired timepieces, the dial is located on the side of the watch because the idea is you have to be able to read the time while your hand is on the steering wheel.
For that reason, the part of the watch where the face should be is used to showcase the movement.
Meanwhile, you’ve got two tiny dials on the side of the watch, one for the hours and another one for the minutes.
The watch is paired with a thick velcro strap designed specifically for this timepiece.
As ever, every component is made in-house, which explains the eye-watering price tag.
The HM8 Mark 2 is available in White or Green – with the latter being limited to 33 pieces only.
Whichever model you pick, it’ll set you back $78,000.
This means this watch is actually more expensive than a Chevy Corvette, which has an MSRP of $64,500.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
