This isn’t just a watch, it’s a horological machine. The HM4 Thunderbolt, recently unveiled by designer Maximilian Busser, represents an intriguing mixture of high-grade materials, precision engineering, and outlandishly macho design. The case is composed of titanium and sapphire — which collectively take over 200 hours of machining and finishing to achieve the desired aerodynamic look — while ensconced within it are over 300 parts composing a “transcendental” engine. We can’t say we’re not attracted by the bullet-shaped dials offering us our time with a side order of superfly, but then the $158,000 price tag ensures that we won’t be able to do something foolish like buying one for ourselves. See the HM4 on video after the break.

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This isn’t just a watch, it’s a horological machine. The HM4 Thunderbolt, recently unveiled by designer Maximilian Busser, represents an intriguing mixture of high-grade materials, precision engineering, and outlandishly macho design. The case is composed of titanium and sapphire — which collectively take over 200 hours of machining and finishing to achieve the desired aerodynamic look — while ensconced within it are over 300 parts composing a “transcendental” engine. We can’t say we’re not attracted by the bullet-shaped dials offering us our time with a side order of superfly, but then the $158,000 price tag ensures that we won’t be able to do something foolish like buying one for ourselves. See the HM4 on video after the break.

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Outside of factory keyboards, there’s hardly anything more boring than a set of PC speakers. They’re typically unsightly, add to the rat’s nest of wires behind your rig and force you into a life of dependency. And then there’s Bowers & Wilkins, a company that excels at pumping out products with lust-worthy designs. Somehow or another, the outfit responsible for the dirigible-inspired iPod sound system has produced a set of standard computer speakers that are actually rather inspiring, as the Zeppelin MM-1 touts no extra subwoofer, a simple USB connection and an inbuilt headphone socket. There’s nary a mention of price (trust us, it’ll be up there), but we should hear more when they ship in January.

Update: We’re hearing that these could cost $499 for the pair. Yikes.

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Bowers & Wilkins somehow makes PC speakers interesting with MM-1 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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