# Flying Panda Timepieces The MB&F HM4 Panda is a Charitable Oddity By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mb-f-hm4-panda References: [blog.perpetuelle](http://blog.perpetuelle.com/index.php/only-watch/mbf-hm-4-panda-huang-hankang-edition-for-only-watch-2011/) & [mbandf](http://www.mbandf.com/) I only wish that I had the type of money needed to bid on the new MB&F HM4 Panda. MB&F has teamed with Chinese artist Huang Kanang to create this unique one-off watch which is set to be auctioned off at the 2011 ONLY WATCH charity auction. The MB&F HM4 Panda is an almost identical replica to MB&F's HM-4 watch, with the one exception being the panda bear that sits atop it. The addition of a panda may seem odd, but there is actually a legitimate explanation behind it. MB&F head Maximillian Büsser was so taken with a painting that Kanang did of a [panda bear riding a rocket ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-oak-concept-tourbillon) that he purchased it. This inspired Büsser to reach out to the artist to see if he would add his own personal touch to an [MB&F charity piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-lab). The rest, as they say, is history. The panda figurine is made entirely out of 18k white gold and is detachable from the watch. While I have no idea what this watch will go for, it won't be cheap. 18k white gold panda figurines aren't cheap, you know. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Charitable Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unique collaborations with artists and designers to create one-of-a-kind products for charitable auctions. - **Artistic Touch:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating artistic elements into luxury products to add a unique and personalized touch. - **Detachable Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing luxury products with detachable elements to offer customization and versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating charitable initiatives into luxury watch brands and collections. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists and designers to create limited-edition luxury items for charity. - **Charitable Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing innovative approaches to charitable auctions by offering unique and exclusive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-mad1-time-to-love.md) - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Exclusive Zodiac-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-zodiacinspired-timepieces.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-x-rburn-snoopy-b80-limitededition.md) - [Opulent Flyback Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-1.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Colorful Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp15.md) - [Mascot-Centric Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-oak-concept-tourbillon.md) - [Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-x-andy-warhol-collage.md)