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February 24, 2016

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HYT


Retrograde with White and Blue Liquid (1)


HYT, a brand familiar to watch enthusiasts for its timekeeping that uses liquid to display retrograde motion, has brought its astonishing ideas to fruition. Their debut at SIHH featured a watch with a striking white and blue two-tone design, embodying their self-proclaimed title of "Hydro-Mechanical Horologists."

Text by KAWADA Akinori




A Fusion of Classic and Modern


HYT is a truly fascinating wristwatch brand. The system for circulating water within a mechanical watch was first unveiled in 2012. Since then, unique models based on this concept have been presented at Baselworld in Switzerland. Time is displayed by a pump that pushes a colored special liquid, called a bellows, through the watch. Now, HYT has made its appearance at SIHH.

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HYT's latest creations focus on expanding color variations, with two new models released featuring a dazzling white and blue two-tone color scheme. One model embraces a classic aesthetic, diverging from HYT's previous image, while the other offers a more modern feel. Both designs imbue the watches with an elegant aura, opening up a new world for timepieces.

Establishing Originality


The newly introduced "H2 Tradition" dramatically transforms the image of the previous "H2." Unlike its predecessors' futuristic forms, this model features an off-center sub-dial for the minutes near the 12 o'clock position, with a small seconds sub-dial nestled beside it. When the movement, including the escapement, is concealed, the watch's mechanical complexity is significantly softened.

The dial is white, with blue hands for minutes and seconds. It even evokes the feel of an antique regulator clock, displaying hours, minutes, and seconds separately. Complementing this, the outer circumference of the dial is white, with Roman numerals for the hour markers. The liquid indicating the time is also blue.

Its style is truly elegant and classically adorned. This is an excellent design that redefines the style of HYT watches.

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H2 Tradition
Case | 18K White Gold + Titanium
Diameter | 48.8mm
Thickness | 17.9mm
Movement | Manual Winding
Functions | Liquid retrograde time display, Crown function indicator
Strap | Rubber
Water Resistance | 5 ATM
Limited Edition | 50 pieces
Release Date | Scheduled for September
Estimated Price | ¥33,000,000 (excluding tax)



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HYT


Retrograde with White and Blue Liquid (2)



A Model That Reaffirms the Elegance of White and Blue


Establishing a Classic Style with White and Blue"H2 Tradition"However, a model featuring white and blue had already achieved great success in 2014 with the "H1 Iceberg."

The new "H1 Iceberg II" is a revival of the "Iceberg," limited to 50 pieces. The original "Iceberg" featured a white rubber strap, blue minute hands, and a blue liquid retrograde display. The blue used is a deep yet vibrant shade, evoking images of the sky and sea. The white strap offers a cool, ice-like sensation. While using a similar color palette to the "H2 Tradition," this model shifts the emphasis, retaining the original "H1" style for a design that exudes modern and urban sophistication.

This is a model that reconfirms the elegance and aesthetic contrast of the combination of blue and white.

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H1 Iceberg II
Case | Titanium
Diameter | 48.8mm
Thickness | 17.9mm
Movement | Manual Winding
Functions | Time display via liquid retrograde
Strap | Rubber
Water Resistance | 100m
Limited Edition | 50 pieces
Release Date | Scheduled for April
Estimated Price | ¥9,500,000 (excluding tax)




Contact


Noble Styling


Tel. 03-6277-1604


http://noblestyling.com/