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| Industry | Watchmaking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Lucien Vuillamoz (Inventor), Patrick Berdoz (Chairman) |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Vahe Vartzbed (CEO) |
| Products | H1, H2, H3, H4, Skull, H0 |
Number of employees | 11 |
| Subsidiaries | Preciflex |
| Website | www |
HYT is a watchmaking company based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is the only watchmaking company to display time with fluids.[1]
HYT was launched in 2012 when it introduced its first hybrid timepiece, the H1, during BaselWorld. They won three awards the same year:
- Best Innovative Watch 2012[2] – Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève;
- Best concept watch of the year – SIAR in Mexico;[citation needed]
- Best concept watch of the year – Watch World Award[3] in India.
HYT filed for bankruptcy in March 2021.[4] Kairos Technology Switzerland SA purchased HYT's assets later that year.[5]
HYT Watches has announced the promotion of Vahe Vartzbed to CEO, effective July 1, 2024. He joined HYT in August 2023 as General Manager and has since been involved in shaping the brand’s strategic direction. His appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Neuchâtel-based company, known for its innovative blend of traditional watchmaking and fluid technology.
References
[edit]- ^ Lankarani, Nazanin (April 24, 2013). "When Liquids and Mechanics Work Together". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ^ "PRIZE LIST '12H1 Titane DLC – HYT". Archived from the original on 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ^ "Welcome to Watch World Award 2012". Watchworld.co.in. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ^ Reddinger, Paige (2021-03-04). "Swiss Watch Brand HYT Has Filed for Bankruptcy". Robb Report. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "Breaking News: HYT Watches Rises Back from the Ashes with David Cerrato as CEO". WATCH COLLECTING LIFESTYLE. Retrieved 29 November 2021.