A design "assembled" from multiple sources of inspiration.

HM8 Mark 2 is an example of how Maximilian Büsser masterfully borrows design elements, taking the most diverse range of cars and incorporating them in one watch model.

The car body components that serve as sources of inspiration not only lead to necessary adjustments in the architecture of the watch case, but also necessitate a new construction for the movement itself. Büsser already has experience in this field, so you can find a range of earlier MB&F creations which have been developed in the HM8 Mark 2.

HM8 Mark 2 is the hybrid that the automotive industry never saw coming, made up of a number of vintage race cars. For instance, Porsche 918 Spyder "car parts" have been borrowed to shape the watch case.

The double-domed sapphire crystal is inspired by the Fiat-Abarth 750 GT "Double Bubble" Zagato roof contour. The glass happens to be 30-40 times more expensive to produce than glass with a regular single dome. The vertical prisms on the side mirror the contours of Can-Am race cars.

The novelty by MB&F with "body panels" in the shade of British racing green has been launched as a limited edition of 33 pieces, alongside a regular version with white panels.

The "body panels" for both timepieces are made of a material called CarbonMacrolon, which was first unveiled by MB&F in 2014 on their black HM5 CarbonMacrolon model.

The innovative composite material with matte and polished surfaces was developed especially for MB&F. It consists of a polymer matrix injected with carbon nanotubes. It's comparable to steel in terms of durability, yet eight times lighter than steel. The "chassis” (case middle and caseback) is made of titanium.

It's worth highlighting the winding crown's “double de-clutch” system. It's activated by a simple push, then turning it three-quarters of a turn to release it. This solution was used for space saving and added protection.

The "engine" under the hood remains a closely guarded secret, but the sapphire crystal reveals a view of the battle-axe-shaped rotor made of 22-carat gold (with or without a green CVD-coating). 

The module for the jumping hour and trailing minutes is based on a movement by Girard-Perregaux. The movement was developed in-house by MB&F, which consists of 247 components and has a 42-hour power reserve.