# Supercar-Inspired Watches The HMX Watch Celebrates MB&F's 10th Anniversary By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hmx References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hmx-mbfs-10-year-anniversary/37835/) & [mbandf](http://www.mbandf.com/machines/horological-machines/hmx/) The HMX is the latest horological masterpiece from Maximilian Busser & Friends, better known as [MB&F](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm9-sapphire-vision). This stunning timepiece was released to mark the company's 10th anniversary. It's a gorgeous offering that brings together [automotive-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-x-zagato-lab-one) and an extremely unusual method of display. The watch is inspired by various sports cars, something that's surely a result of company founder Maximilian Busser's interest in car design. Constructed from a blend of [grade 5 titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10) and stainless steel with 223 individual components, this watch features a mechanical movement with automatic winding and a 42-hour power reserve. Priced at $30,000, the HMX is an exclusive offering designed for people with deep pockets as well as fine taste in auto and horology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Automotive-inspired Watches:** Opportunity for watchmakers to design high-end watches inspired by the design elements of luxury cars for auto enthusiasts. - **Unconventional Timepiece Displays:** Opportunity for horological innovation with unconventional display methods to appeal to collectors and elevate timepieces to art pieces. - **Luxury Timepieces for Collectors:** Opportunity for watchmakers to create exclusive and limited edition watches for collectors with fine taste and deep pockets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking Industry:** The rise of unconventional displays and automotive-inspired designs is an opportunity for watchmakers to create unique high-end watches that appeal to collectors and auto enthusiasts. - **Luxury Car Industry:** Automotive-inspired timepieces offer luxury carmakers an opportunity for creating limited edition watches that cater to auto enthusiasts and collectors. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The market for luxury timepieces provides an opportunity for the luxury goods industry to create limited edition watches with unconventional designs that appeal to collectors and high-end consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.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) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Mechanical Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille-rm-3001-le-mans-classic.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Opulent Flyback Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-1.md) - [Motorsports-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamilton-american-classic-intramatic-chronograph-h.md)