HYT Watches – HASTROID Cosmic Hunter Edition

HYT Watches – HASTROID Cosmic Hunter Edition - 2022

 Hastroid Cosmic Hunter : the new Bronze Age.

Across time and space, a new kind of spacecraft is relentlessly exploring the watchmaking galaxy on the lookout for new unique expressions of the watchmaker's art...

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Contemporary timepieces designed by HYT, exclusive owners of mecafluid technology, the symbiotic marriage of science and micromechanics, are propelling the creativity of fine watchmaking into a new universe. Transforming usual perceptions, HYT develops extraordinary measurement instruments. With HYT, preparations are on for the future and watchmaking has begun its tranformation.

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Get on board now for a new voyage: Mission Hastroid Cosmic Hunter
Mission objective: Show the Hastroid's beams
Flight plan: Launch and orbit on 22 november 2022.
Instrument: HYT Hastroid Cosmic Hunter.

This autumn, the HYT Hastroid is dressed in warm and sensual tones with the bronze evolution of its casing. A change which is original to say the least, as it combines Hastroid's futuristic nature with the texture of a material that harks back to the most ancient times. Elegant and sophisticated, the new Hastroid Cosmic Hunter is a perfect new addition to HYT's bold approach.

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“We are engaged in a process of brilliant craftsmanship that flawlessly integrates fluidic technology and mechanical complexities” tates Davide Cerrato, CEO and Creative Director of HYT.

Hastroid, a vintage hunter look

This brilliant craftsmanship is clearly expressed in the bi-material casing design, which is 48 mm in diameter, with a total length of 52.3 mm and a 17.2 mm case thickness, of the new Hastroid Cosmic Hunter. The originality of the piece lies in the marriage of carbon and titanium coated in a PVD bronze treatment and a microbead finish. The advantage of this bronze galvanic coating is a vintage hunter look with the surprising lightness of the Hastroid.

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Known for millennia, bronze is traditionally an alloy of copper and tin, whose colour, close to that of gold, generally tends to change, due to oxidation. It is not rare for bronze to turn black or take on a verdigris shade. To make its new Hastroid Cosmic Hunter timeless, HYT decided to maintain the bronze colour using a stabilising surface treatment. By fixing its beauty and brightness, using a staunchly contemporary approach, free of any nostalgia or attempt to create an artificial vintage effect, HYT is driving bronze into a new futuristic age.  

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Offering a beautiful contrasting effect, this variation of the casing colour accentuates optimal readability of the dial, with its beige figures in Lumicast®, a state-of-the-art material, a three-dimensional Superluminova® application to emphasise the brightness, its matte black-treated hands and, of course, its fluid showing the retrograde passage of the hours. This black fluid, in its extra-fine borosilicate capillary, is the remarkable unique feature of the mecafluidic timepieces designed by HYT

 "Mecafluidic technology is a new term in science and research, harnessed for use in luxury watchmaking. We have the ability to highlight the symbiotic nature of these two - mechanical and fluidic - technologies" says Davide Cerrato, HYT CEO and creative director.  

The multi-layer middle case of the Hastroid presents subtle openwork, while the sandwiched construction method of the watch overall, waterproof up to 50 metres, with a central protective titanium case for movement, allows optimal handling of the missions assigned to this new spacecraft.

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Like a flight deck, the watch is topped by domed sapphire crystal offering a largely unobstructed view of the overall dial. The centrepiece of the mecafluid mechanism remains, of course, the fluid system, with two central "bellow" reservoirs, whose design, unique to HYT creations, reinforces the character and feeling of power and the capillary surrounding the dial.   

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It is driven by a manual winding mechanical movement, 501 CM calibre, at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hertz) and with 72 hours' power reserve.

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This calibre was designed by Eric Coudray®, renowned master watchmaker, winner of the 2012 Prix Gaïa. With PURTEC (part of the TEC Group), and the assistance of his longtime friend and watchmaker Paul Clémenti (Gaïa 2018), the movement has developed a finer aesthetic and finish, with elegant satin finish or laser-treated or bead-blasted parts.   

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To emphasise the character of this piece of fine contemporary watchmaking, the black rubber bracelet with green inlay with a military accent in Alcantara® is adorned with an embossed Corioform® design inspired by space suits worn by astronauts.

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Rare and original, only 27 copies of the new Hastroid Cosmic Hunter (ref. H02756-A) will be produced.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collections:  HASTROID

Model:  HASTROID Cosmic Hunter

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 Reference H02756-A  - Edition - 27 pieces

Case
Bronze coated satin finished titanium & carbon case (64 parts)
Crown in bronze & black coated titanium
Domed sapphire crystal (box) with anti-reflective coating
Black side grids with green background
Width 48.00 mm
Lenght 52.30 mm
Thickness 17.20 mm
Water-resistant: 50 metres
Back engraving: HS-04
Functions:

• Retrograde fluidic hours
  
• Central minutes hand
  
• Small second hand
  
• Power reserve hand

Movement
Mechanical with manual winding, exclusive caliber 
Calibre  501-CM (352 parts)
Frequency: 28,800 Vph, 4 Hz, 41 jewels
Finishing: Finely sandblasted and sating
Coating & Color: Black coating
Power reserve:  72-hour
Dial
Black coated brass & transparent plate (50 parts)
3D black coated appliques, rainbow luminous numbers (Lumicast)
Black grid with black background
Black liquid inside borosilicate capillary tube
Hands
Black mat minutes hand, blue & white SLN
Black mat secondes hand, red & white SLN
Black mat power reserve hand, red SLN
All SLN in Lumicast
Strap
Black rubber strap
  ? Military green embossed strap decor 
Green stitching
Buckle simple. Black coated titanium, Satin & sandblasted finishies

 

🔰Limited edition  - 27 piece

🔴Price: CHF 70,000 💰

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#HYTHastroid 

#CosmicHunter 

 

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RAYMOND WEIL – FREELANCER GMT Worldtimer 2765

RAYMOND WEIL – FREELANCER GMT Worldtimer 2765 Stainless steel / Bronze 2022

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TIME FOR TRAVEL, TIME FOR HOME

The new freelancer GMT Worldtimer is 40.5mm in diameter and has a thickness of 9.7mm, a modest figure considering the complexity housed within. Designed for intrepid explorers, business travellers and individuals who skillfully balance their life in different parts of the world, this model allows the wearer to view 24 time zones simultaneously.

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The dial of this model is equipped with a rotating track, marked with one prominent city for each time zone. The city disc sits adjacent a 24-hour scale, indicating the relevant hour in the location shown and whether it is day/night. 

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Barrel-shaped hour and minute hands indicate the ‘local time’. To display the local time for the current location, the wearer simply rotates the crown at 4 o’clock, positioning the name of the local city adjacent to the prevailing hour. In addition to displaying the local time for the current location, the city disc simultaneously shows the relevant hour for each of the remaining 23 time zones. In addition to the rotating city disc, a black GMT hand, featuring a prominent triangular red and white tip, indicates the prevailing hour at home. A highly legible lollipop hand completes the set of hands.

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The freelancer GMT Worldtimer is available in two versions, one with a black dial and the other with a green dial. The black dial is paired with a stainless steel case coated with black DLC, a shade that exhibits an understated character while appearing eminently sophisticated. In contrast, the green dial option features a stainless steel case, but in this instance it is matched with a bronze bezel and two bronze crowns. 

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Bronze is an interesting alloy that acquires an attractive patina with time. This model proves a stylish exemplar of military chic with its khaki tones and bronze accents, making it the perfect timepiece for adventurous types. While the two watches exhibit different characters, they both incorporate gradient dial tones. 

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The progression from dark to light not only heightens the visual allure of each dial option, but also serves as a means of indicating the transition from day to night. In terms of wearing the watch at night, readability is assured. The hands and indexes are treated with Super-LumiNova®, emitting either a blue or green glow depending on their functional role. 

In isolation, these refinements may seem subtle, but when viewed collectively they enrich the ownership experience. Located at the heart of the freelancer GMT Worldtimer is the new Calibre RW3230, a Swiss automatic movement with a power reserve of 50 hours. Measuring just 4.1mm in height, the modest thickness of the movement has led to the new model’s elegant, slender profile.

Consistent with RAYMOND WEIL’s esteemed reputation for quality, the lower part of the bridges is adorned with perlage, the barrel cover is snailed and the top part of the bridges and oscillating mass are embellished with Côtes de Genève motif. Purists will be pleased to learn that the movement can be admired at close quarters, courtesy of the model’s exhibition case back. Each timepiece comes supplied on a colour-coordinated calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a folding clasp, featuring a double push-security system.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Collection: FREELANCER 

Model: FREELANCER GMT Worldtimer 

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Ref.   2765-BKC-20001 - Black   🔴 Price : MSRP: EUR 2'695

MOVEMENT
Mechanical self-winding movement with GMT function Calibre - RW3230
height: 4.1 mm 
POWER-RESERVE  56 hours
JEWELS  27
FUNCTIONS
Central hours, minutes, seconds and GMT

•     Hours, minutes, seconds
•     GMT - second time zone
•     24 cities and time zones
•     Date

Date and day windows at 6 o’clock
CASE
Round – Stainless steel with black DLC coating
Diameter: 40.5 mm
Thickness: 9.50mm
CROWN  Screwed-down, 2pm with RW monogram, 4pm with World map and Swiss federal cross symbols
CRYSTAL  Screwed-down, stainless steel with Titanium color coating, with sapphire crystal
WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM,  100 m, 330 ft,
DIAL
Gradient black, applied indexes enhanced with Super-Luminova®
24h zone with day and night indication + city zone with 24 cities
BRACELET
Black genuine calf leather with alligator motif
Stainless steel folding clasp with black PVD coating and double push-security system

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Ref.   2765-SBC-52001 - Green   🔴 Price : MSRP: EUR 2'695

MOVEMENT
Mechanical self-winding movement with GMT function Calibre - RW3230
height: 4.1 mm 
POWER-RESERVE  56 hours
JEWELS  27
FUNCTIONS
Central hours, minutes, seconds and GMT

•     Hours, minutes, seconds
•     GMT - second time zone
•     24 cities and time zones
•     Date

Date and day windows at 6 o’clock
CASE
Round – Stainless steel and bronze
Diameter: 40.5 mm
Thickness: 9.50mm
CROWN  Screwed-down, 2pm with RW monogram, 4pm with World map and Swiss federal cross symbols
CRYSTAL  Screwed-down, stainless steel with Titanium color coating, with sapphire crystal
WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM,  100 m, 330 ft,
DIAL
Gradient green, applied indexes enhanced with Super-Luminova®
24h zone with day and night indication + city zone with 24 cities
BRACELET
Green genuine calf leather with alligator motif
Stainless steel folding clasp with black PVD coating and double push-security system

#PrecisionMovements #RWFreelancer

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