HYT (watchmaker)
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| Industry | Watchmaking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Lucien Vuillamoz (Inventor), Patrick Berdoz (Chairman) |
| Headquarters | , |
| 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;
- 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]
Vahé Vartzbed was CEO of HYT from July 2024 until November 2025. He previously worked as general manager, and was involved with the brand's strategic operations.[6]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Arteche, Katherine (June 26, 2024). "HYT Watches Appoints New CEO, Vahé Vartzbed". Revolution Watch. Archived from the original on May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026.