HYT - the hero of your time After the shock of HYT going out of business in February 2021, we are delighted to learn that the creator of the mechanical timepiece with its color fluid display will be back in business in November. Davide Cerrato was appointed CEO and he hit the reset button for the HYT strategy. In Geneva, we are eager to hear new directions and see new things. replica luxury watches
When it came out a decade ago, HYT made a splash with its ingenious liquid-based time display (they call it the "mecafluidic" in mechanics and fluids). Two bellows operated by a mechanical movement pump dark and clear immiscible fluids in small tubes within a permanently sealed module. Showing the passage of time on a watch like this is so unique, it's earned them a fan club that includes people like Axl Rose, who ended up designing a piece with HYT. Capillary systems can take many shapes and be placed in different structures and environments - we spoke with former VP and creative director François Nunes in 2019.
In December 2020, the announcement of the split of the CEO positions of HYT and Preciflex (sister companies that develop capillary systems and bring them to markets other than watches), and that the former COO of HYT will become acting CEO, has shown that the business is not progressing well. smoothly. Shortly after, institutional shareholders blocked funds that HYT management was seeking to raise, and the company filed for bankruptcy in February 2021.
New Chapter: HYT
Thankfully, the unique HYT time display will be with us for longer. Kairos Technology Switzerland SA in Neuchâtel takes over the assets of HYT and appoints Davide Cerrato as CEO. When he becomes the creative director, he will actually have double responsibility. With an innate sense of design, he has left his mark on Tudor and Montblanc products. Furthermore, these previous efforts aimed at relaunching a brand (Tudor) and establishing a separate watch division (Montblanc) were the exact combination he needed to put HYT back on track. This time, however, the dimensions, layers, creative freedom, and financial possibilities of decision-making will be different. replica Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino
acquaintance and difference
So what is he going to cook? By fusing mechanical watchmaking and capillary systems, HYT has created a niche for itself that no one really enters. And for good reason. The technology goes beyond the traditional realm of mechanical watchmaking - liquids are often the medium you want to keep away from your timepieces. Building such a system that works as intended, can withstand the shock of wear, and can be repaired is quite challenging. If you look at HYT's 10 years (and some of the development before the company was founded), it's a fairly short time to do this. But now, the technology has been acquired in-house and the market is interested in this complication, so using it as a base is a no-brainer.
Over the past few years, the company has explored a rather artistic direction, rather than thinking about functionality and ergonomics. Improving wear resistance, durability, legibility, and transitioning from a single trick pony to a combination of features developed according to a well-defined product strategy is a priority for Mr. Cerrato. He started this new chapter in black and white - if you visit their website, all the previous work is gone, only the novelty appears.
When it comes to strategy, the new brand has begun to take shape. The acronym HYT will have a new interpretation: "Heroes of your time - for those who live in infinite proximity in space". The new collection and the entire brand have been given an interstellar image. Vibrant colors, space-inspired structures, textures and materials will characterize HYT models. high quality replica watches
Modularity has always been an important aspect of the development process. Many functional and visual components can be changed to other materials and designs, allowing the creation of altered or even custom pieces, a strategic direction expressed by HYT.
The case has undergone a major redesign. The height of previous models used to be in the 18-20mm range, and size had an impact on both weight and wearing comfort. Improving this has always been a priority for Mr. Cerrato. The new model still has a decent diameter (48mm), but the height is reduced to 13mm and the object gradually reaches its maximum. Height and smooth descent again, like (space) Madeleine. Even the back bulges out, making it very comfortable to wear. Due to the material (titanium - carbon fiber intermediate - titanium), the case made up of more than 50 components weighs only 90 grams. The movement is in a container.
Movement Improvement
3 new movements (Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon, Purnell Escape II, MB&F's Legacy Machine Thunderdome) were developed in collaboration with Eric Coudray. Two have been launched this spring. The 4Hz manual chronograph 501CM has a 72-hour power reserve and the 601-MO has moon phase and calendar functions. Both are compressed to fit smaller enclosures.
HYT will add functionality to the iconic "mecafluidic" display. The first bird is the Moonrunner with a very attractive levitating moon phase indicator, which manages to take most of the attention away from the circulating liquid.replica U-BOAT Watches
As improved ergonomics will encourage faster rides on the spacecraft, extra effort has gone into ensuring reliability in addition to functionality. Especially since the tube is so thin, and so is the mechanism: one minute increase in the liquid inside the glass tube is equivalent to 1.5 microns of movement of the bellows. It also has to withstand shock and extreme temperatures.
New for Spring 2022
Let's take a look at 3 novelties that HYT is launching this spring. Based on the two movements mentioned above, HYT created the Hastroid and Moonrunner models.
The Hastroid is a time-only version with a second hand and a power reserve indicator on the sub-dial. Legibility is ideal, with large Arabic numerals for the hours on the outer ring, markers on the tube for easy reading, and a large minute hand in the middle. There are two bellows at 6 o'clock, and the 501CM movement can be observed on the front. By the way, the hours are from 6:00 to 18:00, then the colored liquid is automatically pumped back to the left storage area and continues to measure the next 12 hours from 18:00 to 6:00 - just like a retrograde hand .Richard Mille RM 11-03 Gold AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH
The Hastroid comes in two versions: a green laser with a green casing, bezel and trim, and a black fluid, while the green nebula is its reverse.
Moonrunner adds moon phase and calendar features to it with an exciting design. Two central rotating titanium bands display the month and date, readable at 6 o'clock. They form a nest with a huge and beautiful gray "supernova" blue titanium moon. The arch that starts at 12 o'clock extends above the Earth, and through the ring at its end, you can see which part of the moon is illuminated.
When Mr. Cerrato talks about improving legibility, he means it - all timepieces glow at night thanks to the abundance of Super-LumiNova®. Hands, moons, fluids, rings, you name it.
The novelty looks and feels great, and they show where HYT is headed. The new team inherits a solid technical foundation and many challenges to overcome. Seeing these pieces, it's clear they've dived into it and have accomplished a lot over the past few months. However, this is only the beginning of the work. I wish you happiness and stamina! replica men watches |
