# Luxury Car Timepieces The Futuristic MB&F HM5 Watches Sell at a Heart-Stopping $60,000 By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm5-watches References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2012/12/05/7391/mbf-horological-machine-hm5-watch-on-the-road-again.html) & [mbandf](http://www.mbandf.com/download/press/hm5/preview.php?f=SE01&l=SE01) Inspired by the Lamborghini Miura from the 1907s, the [MB&F](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect) HM5 watches take a reinvent the classic look, turning this watch into a futuristic timepiece. Unlike typical watches, the MB&F HM5 watches use bi-directional displays made of sapphire reflective prism so that the time is reflected at a 90 degrees angle and magnified at 20%. The surface flaps are designed to drain out water in case the piece gets wet, though submerging it entirely is not recommended. As the fifth limited edition watch by MG&F, this timepiece incorporates state-of-the art technology that mimics certain functions of the [luxurious car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-x-zagato-lab-one) and items on the road. The lavish watch comes in a zirconium case and is limited to 66 pieces, selling at $58,000 each. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Timepiece Technology:** The use of cutting edge technology in high-end watches to create innovative timepieces. - **Incorporation of Luxury Car Design:** The integration of luxury car design elements into high-end watches for a unique and exclusive product. - **Limited Edition Luxury Watches:** The creation of limited edition luxury watches with unique designs and materials to appeal to collectors and high-end consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Companies can disrupt the industry by creating watches with cutting edge technology or exclusive designs, targeting high-end consumers. - **Luxury Car Industry:** Car manufacturers can expand their brand by creating luxurious timepieces that incorporate elements of their design and technology, targeting car enthusiasts and collectors. - **Collectibles Industry:** The limited edition nature of the luxury timepieces creates an opportunity for companies to appeal to collectors by producing rare and exclusive items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Opulent Flyback Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-1.md) - [Collaborative Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvkv02-gmr-6.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Art Deco Horological Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm11-art-deco.md) - [Mechanical Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille-rm-3001-le-mans-classic.md)