The Basics
The MB&F HM8 80.W.888 is a unique piece created for the 2017 Only Watch auction. Based on the ‘regular’ Horological Machine N°8, it features a sapphire crystal pane that surmounts the HM8’s ‘engine’ engraved and metallised with a doodle created by 15-year-old Cassandra Legendre.
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Family: | Horological Machines |
| Reference: | 80.W.888 |
| Name: | Horological Machine N°8 HM8 Can-Am Only Watch 2017 |
| Produced: | 2017 |
| Limited: | Yes, 1 unit |
Below is a detailed look at MB&F’s model 80.W.888 from Horological Machines watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
MB&F’s Horological Machine N°8 HM8 Can-Am Only Watch 2017 (80.W.888) was originally released in 2017. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The titanium, white gold case measures 49mm in diameter and roughly 19mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with proprietary-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. MB&F’s Horological Machines model 80.W.888 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Titanium, White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 49mm |
| Height: | 19mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Horological Machines 80.W.888 movement is a powered by caliber HM8 made by MB&F. The 30-jewel automatic movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | MB&F |
| Caliber: | HM8 |
| Base: | Girard-Perregaux GP03300 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 30 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Minutes, Jumping Hours |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the MB&F’s Horological Machines 80.W.888 cost? This watch was introduced in 2017 and has been in MB&F’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 1 unit. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: MB&F
- Model: Horological Machine N°8 HM8 Can-Am Only Watch 2017
- Reference Number: 80.W.888
- Limited: Yes, 1 unit
Case & Dial:
- Material: Titanium, White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 49
- Thickness: 19
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Proprietary-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: MB&F
- Caliber: HM8
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 30
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Minutes, Jumping Hours
About MB&F
Maximilian Busser and Friends, normally shortened down to MB&F, is a Swiss watch brand founded by Maximilian Busser in July 2005 and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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