HYT’s “FLOW ETERNITY” and “FLOW INFINITY”: Watches That Express Time Through Light

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LED light flows like waves across the dial to express time

HYT has unveiled its new "FLOW" collection, featuring a proprietary power generation system (micro-generator) that emits light. The collection comprises two models, "FLOW ETERNITY" and "FLOW INFINITY," each produced in a limited edition of 25 pieces worldwide.

Text by Sayaka Ozaki | Edit by Takashi Tsuchida

A watch that expresses time through light, merging innovative technology and beauty

HYT's "FLOW" is a new collection born from the brand's relentless philosophy on time, a fusion of science, art, and design. Its defining feature is a novel, complex mechanism that generates light on demand.

Activated by a specially developed push-button, a miniature generator stores and releases energy, illuminating eight or 13 LEDs (depending on the model) meticulously placed to cast light that uniformly spreads across the dial, mimicking natural waves.

FLOW ETERNITY

Both watches in the "FLOW" collection are limited editions, offering distinct light displays. The "FLOW ETERNITY" features a dome composed of 73 baguette-cut diamonds (totaling 1.7 ct), which performs a dazzling dance in rhythm with the 13 LEDs positioned beneath it.

Just as the flow of time is constant, the light show of this unique watch becomes a stage for dynamic reflections and refractions, a spectacle of ceaseless energy merging jewelry and light.

FLOW INFINITY

The other model is "FLOW INFINITY," designed with a precise spiral shape symbolizing infinity. Light from beneath the dial visualizes its flow towards the bellows, while the eight LEDs on the side offer a glimpse of the emitted light.

This model embodies the concept of the ceaseless passage of time through its endlessly flowing light.

In these new creations, seemingly opposing elements not only create an alluring aesthetic but also serve as a rich source of energy for the design. The juxtaposition of liquid and light, the bold asymmetrical design of the 51mm case with its vibrant color contrasts, and the wave-like lines encircling the case conceptually express the unstoppable flow of time.

Furthermore, Super-LumiNova® rings mark the contrasting times of night and day. Polished accents on the brushed case highlight distinctive elements like the bezel's angles, while simultaneously leading to the opaline-finished gray dial, a captivating interplay of metallic and velvet textures.

Adding to its unique character is the advanced etching technique. Electrical currents are used to physically cut and shape the metal into elongated, wave-like forms, resulting in a design imbued with a sense of tension.