# Binocular-Shaped Watches The MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt Watch is Based on the Thunderbolt A10 By manzil | Published 2010-07-08 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm4-thunderbolt-watch References: [ablogtoread](http://ablogtoread.com/mbf/mbf-hm4-thunderbolt-watch-revealed/) & [mbandf](http://www.mbandf.com/) The MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt Watch is purely inspired from the [Thunderbolt A10 fighter jet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-chrono-rafale-solo-display). This luxurious timepiece has dual dials: One indicates the time, while the other works as a power indicator. The case of the HM4 Thunderbolt Watch is made of [titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10), with [five sapphire crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-7501) on it. There are an additional 50 jewels and 311 components in the watch, and it also has 72 hours of reserve power. With a price tag of $158,000, MB&F will produce just 20 pieces of HM4 Thunderbolt Watches for 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Watch Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury watchmakers to create high-tech, aviation-inspired watches to appeal to niche markets. - **Dual Dial Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for watch manufacturers to create dual dial watches or smartwatches with unique functions to appeal to consumers looking for innovative designs. - **Sapphire Crystal Innovation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for crystal glass manufacturers to develop new and improved, scratch-resistant options for use in high-end watchmaking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Opportunity for luxury watchmakers to incorporate aviation design and high-tech features into their timepieces to create unique, exclusive products for wealthy customers. - **High-end Fashion and Accessories:** The use of cutting-edge technology and unique designs in watches can be extended to other high-end fashion and accessories products to attract more customers and increase revenue. - **Crystal Glass Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of crystal glass can develop more durable and scratch-resistant options, not only for use in watchmaking but also for use in other industries such as smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Opulent Flyback Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-1.md) - [Art Deco Horological Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm11-art-deco.md) - [Collaborative Limited-Edition Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emc-sr71.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md)