MB&F · Horological Machines
Strap for Horological Machine N°8 HM8 Can-Am Red Gold
Integrated bracelet: measurements, the most common questions, and the way to a made-to-measure strap.
Integrated bracelet
The MB&F Horological Machines 80.RTL.B is designed with a bracelet integrated into the case. For a compatible made-to-measure strap, the Casati Milano atelier builds it on your watch.
The Horological Machines 80.RTL.B, seen from the bench
Frequently asked questions
Can you fit a standard strap on the MB&F Horological Machines 80.RTL.B?
No, the bracelet is integrated into the case — there are no standard lugs. I've seen many owners attempt workarounds, which only damage the design. For this model, I craft a bespoke strap directly in the atelier, shaping the attachment to the precise geometry of the case.
How does the bespoke strap process work for the HM8?
I expect you at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I hold the watch in my hands, study how the case breathes, measure the attachments. Then I build the strap piece by piece, only for you and this machine.
Which leather do you recommend for this model?
Ultra-soft Mississippi alligator. This watch is pure sporting DNA — you see it in the volumes, the aggressive geometry. A supple leather that follows the wrist the way the case follows movement creates the right contrast. Aged Tuscan leather works if you prefer raw character.
How long does a hand-made strap last?
It depends on the leather and how you care for it. Alligator lasts 8–10 years of serious wear; leather can last even longer if you tend to it. Leather ages, changes colour, develops patina — it's not a flaw, it's the story you tell. Once a year, a little cream, nothing more.
Why is the movement on the 80.RTL.B rotated 90°?
Büsser looked at the radical Can-Am powerplants of the '70s — oblique, asymmetrical, unexpected engines. He did the same with the movement: rotated it to make it visibly breathe through the crystal. It's not decoration, it's philosophy. When you see it, you understand this is no ordinary watch.
The next step
The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.
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