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Words: Gentleman's Journal
With HYT having teased us for the last few weeks with sneak pictures of their much anticipated release, they have now finally revealed their third timepiece, the H3. Due for a full unveil at BaselWorld in a few weeks, the H3 is very different to their first two releases with their round cases, the new HYT H3 has a rectangle case with a linear liquid indicator for the hours meaning the liquid runs across the new case as opposed to hugging the outer edge. HYT are clearly very good friends with other forward-thinking mavericks of the horology world such as MB&F and Urwerk and with this piece we see a lot of references to their work in its design.
The HYT H3 Case is large measuring 62mm across, so sits wide on the wrist but does offer an unparalleled view of the dial. We say ‘dial’ in the loosest of senses as it doesn’t actually have a dial or even hands like the H1 & H2. Instead the H3 displays the time in 24hours as opposed to 12-hour, with 6 cubes showing the hours rotating every 6 hours to reveal a new set of numbers 0-5 6-11 12-17 and then 18-23. This is viewed in conjunction with the liquid indicator bar just above them which moves with the help of HYT signature bellows mounted either end of the capillary.
Under the hour indicators is a balance wheel to the left and a retrograde minute indictor just off centre also in linear fashion, using a twin arm sweeping across a graduated minute rule. Further right is a function indicator operated by the crown.
The movement inside the H3 is manually wound and offers a huge 170 hours of power reserve. Initially being produced in charcoal grey PVD-coated titanium and platinum and limited to only 25 pieces. This is truly the most interesting and innovative piece to come out of HYT and will be available from September 2015.
For more information, visit HYT.
Words By John Galt
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