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Title: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: takashi78 on July 09, 2010, 07:00:26 AM: 2 days late but better late than never haha.
MB and his designs are to me a true visionary. I think never has someone push the limits of wrist watch design as far as him.
At first glance most people will go WTF? But upon closer inspection anyone can appreciate the level of detail and craftsmanship that went into each piece.
I had a change to see the HM1 & HM2 at an AD in Pavilion and was in awe :o
Though i dont think i will ever be able to afford one (but who knows in the future), i think any serious collector should have at least one in their collection.
How long can Max keep up this momentum? Who knows, but his philosophy of of having "friends" collaborating on each HM seems like a very good idea.

So now on to the pics and specs, no live pics yet.

The cost? If not mistaken USD158,000.

Horological Machine No4 Thunderbolt – Technical Specifications

Engine:
Three-dimensional horological engine developed 100% by MB&F
Manual winding with two mainspring barrels in parallel
Power reserve: 72 hours
Balance frequency: 21,600bph/3Hz
Number of components: 311
Number of jewels: 50

Functions:
Hours, minutes and power reserve indicator
Hours and minutes on right dial, power reserve indicator on left dial
Separate crowns for time setting and winding

Case:
Grade 5 titanium and sapphire
Dimensions: 54mm wide x 52mm long x 24mm high
Number of components: 65
Articulation of lugs: 3°

Sapphire crystals:
Five sapphire crystals: 2 x dials, 1 x central case section, 2 x display panels (top and bottom)

Strap & Buckle:
Black hand-stitched calfskin strap with titanium/white gold custom designed deployment buckle attached to articulated lugs

(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-7607264-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278384597149)
(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-7607266-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278384637000)
(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-7607277-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278384678998)
(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-7607287-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278384713274)
(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-7607294-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278384755037)
(http://www.hodinkee.com/storage/thumbnails/2431710-7623828-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278498091221)
(http://www.mbandf.com/_i/downs/press/hm4/Maximilian_Busser_1.jpg)
(http://www.mbandf.com/_i/downs/press/hm4/HM4_FRIENDS_LANDSCAPE.jpg)
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: Samajaya168 on July 09, 2010, 09:06:17 AM: awesome!! wish i had money printing machine n go buy it now :Praying:
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: swleong on July 09, 2010, 12:48:58 PM: holy cow!!! i will name this watch "jet fighter" or 'afterburner" cause it really look like 1 to me :o
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: David_cheong on July 09, 2010, 01:13:18 PM: Sheeeet..its a eye opener. What can they think of next?.

IMO. Its looks like a twin jet engine...waiting to shoot off from the wrist.

And with that kind of price, think I go and buy me a nice condo together with a lotsx2 of model fighter plane (matchbox size) as decoration pieces.

Just my 2cts

dc
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: takashi78 on July 09, 2010, 02:21:22 PM: People who buy these watches will have a condo just for their maids haha...driving Ferrari.
This Max is such a revolutionary!
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: dennis.T on July 09, 2010, 03:48:44 PM: this is arts...and pls dnt justify the arts by $$$... :HammerHead: i like the design but too bad i cant afford
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: duniajam on July 09, 2010, 03:55:15 PM: :o :HammerHead: :'(
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: HusH on July 09, 2010, 11:47:37 PM: This is the coolest looking watch by far! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: JPSP on July 10, 2010, 05:47:27 AM: one of my mates should be getting this...he's HM1 and HM2 in his current collection....HM1 & 2 are revolutionary pieces...very unique!
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: cheese on July 10, 2010, 08:41:40 AM: WoW! :o :( :shocked1: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: takashi78 on July 10, 2010, 09:21:06 AM: Be sure to post some live pics from your mate James!
So far none is out on the net yet.
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: gapper on July 10, 2010, 09:35:21 AM: this is the art of mechanical!
i remember i saw another watch, the time telling is actually in a form of sand... forgot which brand d.
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: Gigi on July 10, 2010, 09:08:10 PM: this is what we call "HAUTE HORLOGERIE/FINE WATCHMAKING" :thumbsup:
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: Samajaya168 on July 10, 2010, 10:53:34 PM: Quote from: JPSP on July 10, 2010, 05:47:27 AM
one of my mates should be getting this...he's HM1 and HM2 in his current collection....HM1 & 2 are revolutionary pieces...very unique!

pls let me know if he need an xtra wrist 2 wear as i wil stanby 4 him ;D
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: takashi78 on July 12, 2010, 10:49:29 AM: 1st live pics of the HM4, taken from a blog. (credit to Peter Chong)
Looks like the SG folks always get first view haha.

(http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/hm4.jpg)
(http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/hm4-side.jpg[img]
[img]http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/hm4-rear.jpg)
(http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/hm4-100crop-small.jpg)
(http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/hm4-dial.jpg)
(http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/mvt.jpg)
(http://pete.langezone.com/timezone/hm4/mvt-detail.jpg)
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: duniajam on July 12, 2010, 10:58:40 AM: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: MB&F HM4 "Thunderbolt"
Post by: h34dbust on July 13, 2010, 09:57:48 PM: I can only dream of owning this watch. Each of my current watch collection does not even reach 0.2% of this watch price! :o