Thread: MB&F Horological Machine No 4: Razzle Dazzle & Double Trouble

Rebellious individualism is an incredibly powerful creative force. It is a force that has been responsible for some of – if not all – the greatest art in history. Art often thrives under adversity, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that during WW2, artists found their canvases in unusual places – such as on the nose cones of aircraft.

That led to a thriving aesthetic genre called ‘nose art’, which often expressed rebellious individualism coupled with a light-hearted jab at the establishment – that’s a winning combination at MB&F!

HM4 Razzle Dazzle and Double Trouble take their inspiration from, and pay homage to, these airborne masterpieces. And, as they provocatively fly by, the cheeky pin-ups also take a playful poke at the establishment.

Maximilian Büsser explains: “When I was making model airplanes as a boy, they were mainly WW2 aircraft. HM4 Thunderbolt is an aviation-inspired Machine with its roots in those model plane kits, so it was only natural to start imagining what might HM4 have looked like in that era. Hand painted nose art, real rivets, vintage-look dials, authentic military leather strap and the metamorphosis of the Thunderbolt is complete.”

Too awesome... DINO needs this.

I like the added detail on this version.

Amazing! Now I like that 100% better than the panda......I'm done exotic shopping for now. I'm trying to focus on my Pam's acquisitions....

Pretty amazing. I need this and the Panda.

Now this is absolutely beautiful. I love the inspiration, and the themes that carry over into the watch.

-Markus-

This is so goofy and fvcking awesome!

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would be beyond amazing if they made a desk version to match this time piece....hint hint Steve

Definently a conversation starter.