This 1 of 1 piece symbolizes the boldness and innovation that have always characterized the House of Seddiqi. The choice of celestial blue is no coincidence: it represents infinite possibilities, the vision of a family that, generation after generation, has anticipated the desires of the most discerning connoisseurs.

The natural sand tone of this exceptional timepiece draws directly from the soul of the Arabian desert, where Ahmed Seddiqi laid the first stones of his horological empire in 1950. The natural and black coated beadblasted titanium case offers a unique, almost tactile texture that recalls dunes sculpted by the wind. The black liquid travels through the capillary like the shadow advancing across the sand as the hours pass, while the brown appliques and sand decals create a chromatic harmony of rare elegance.

This sand edition is a return to the source, a vibrant tribute to the fundamental values that have guided three generations of Seddiqi: authenticity, respect for tradition, and excellence in craftsmanship. The beige Super-LumiNova adorning the hands evokes the soft light of the setting sun over the desert, that privileged moment when time seems to suspend its course.

The highland green that adorns this unique piece evokes life springing from the desert, a symbol of growth and prosperity in Arab culture. Each graduation, adorned with authentic Eastern Arabic numerals, tells the story of a region where time has always been measured with passion and precision.

This green edition embodies the visionary spirit of Ahmed Seddiqi, who for 75 years has cultivated horological excellence in the Gulf like one cultivates an oasis. The highland green ceramic coated titanium case, paired with the “7S” engraved crown, makes this watch much more than a timepiece: it is the witness of a perpetuating legacy, of a family that has transformed a passion into a living tradition.

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In a stunning fusion of high horology and cultural artistry, HYT Watches proudly announces the launch of its first collaborative timepiece with internationally acclaimed artist Fally Ipupa. Following the recent announcement in January 2025, this bold creation marks the beginning of a dynamic partnership between the avant-garde Swiss watchmaker and the Congolese music icon, renowned for his boundary-pushing style and global influence.

The new timepiece, named S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa”, is a celebration of kinetic energy, rhythm, and modern elegance. It merges HYT’s signature fluidic technology with Fally Ipupa’s distinctive aesthetic, resulting in a watch that resonates with collectors and fans alike. Crafted in a strictly limited run of 8 pieces, the model features iconic elements from the newly released S1 Series such as our open-worked dial, our newly ergonomic case and our interchangeable straps system.

“Fally represents movement, culture, and fearless expression – all values we share at HYT,” said Vahe Vartzbed, CEO of HYT Watches. “This timepiece is more than a watch – it’s a symbol of how precision and passion can co-exist in extraordinary form.”

Fally Ipupa, whose career has redefined African music on the global stage, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “This project allowed me to explore time in a new way. HYT’s innovative vision aligns perfectly with the rhythm of my own creative journey. Together, we’ve created something timeless.”

The S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa” confidently presents itself with an ergonomic 45mm 5N gold and titanium black DLC case defined by its chiseled solid looks and softened by a subtle satin finish. The hydromechanical caliber 501-CM takes center stage on the new S1’s open-worked dial. Its hypnotic presence won’t allow you to look away, although the pink gold shimmer of the angular case is an attention seeker just the same.

Similarly to the previous limited edition of the S1 5N Gold Titanium, this version will only be available in eight watches. It mixes and matches an introverted, softly shimmering pink gold and subtle black colorway with edgy, angular lines and an outrageously exuberant high-tech mechanical movement on display for all to see. The watch is a striking forerunner of an upcoming sports watch collection, and it tells of HYT’s strong ambitions for the future. The watch is also a statement. The new timepiece showcases HYT’s enduring capabilities to combine fine craftsmanship, technological innovations, and progressive design while ensuring optimum wrist comfort.
The open-worked design clearly shows the watch’s finely finished “power plant” and emphasizes the S1’s sporty, high-performance nature. As expected from an HYT creation, the attention to detail is phenomenal. The flange is executed in a deep black hue and shows a miniature honeycomb structure, which also holds the rhodium plated Arabic numerals that mark the hours. This is entirely in keeping with the performance sports theme.

The S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa” is an excellent example of technical uniqueness and boundary-pushing design. Important aspect for future owners: this watch is a joy to wear. It combines a well-proportioned, ergonomically shaped case with a clever, ergonomic strap design. The 5N gold and black-coated titanium case measures 45.30 × 17.20mm. The case, matched to an angularly positioned strap, ensures a stable and comfortable position on almost any wrist. And speaking of straps, the S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa” comes with a Pure Black Velcro strap with a loop buckle and a pin buckle-equipped Pure Black rubber strap. Both blend in perfectly with the lines of the case and offer a seamlessly integrated, streamlined look. By the way, the ingenious quick-release, strap-change system makes changing between them a matter of seconds. As expected from a sports watch, the S1 Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa” is water-resistant to 50 meters.

With its two small bellows and finely sandblasted and satin-finished movement parts, the movement’s unique looks might be disruptive even after 13 years – the first hydromechanical HYT creation burst onto the watch scene in 2012. However, the caliber 501-CM’s performance also inspires confidence. Years of development and fine-tuning have resulted in a highly reliable movement. The caliber 501-CM has no equal and combines traditional and contemporary qualities most fascinatingly. The movement’s traditional characteristics include a Haute Horlogerie level finishing of all the individual components and a mainspring you need to wind by turning the 5N gold crown between 2 and 3 o’clock. When you do, the mainspring’s power will set the central minutes hand in motion, and the small seconds in a sub dial between 9 and 10 o’clock. You will also see the small hand of the power reserve indicator move, which is in line with the crown. The three different satin-brushed PVD 5N gold hands have a powerful contemporary look and were treated to a touch of white SLN to ensure optimum readability in dark conditions.

The mechanical movement also transfers energy to animate the display of retrograde fluidic hours. Although the ground-breaking, 352-part caliber with a beat rate of 28,000 vibrations per hour (4Hz) and a power reserve of 72 hours is a fully evolved, fool-proof movement, it’s also a one-of-a-kind. Its otherworldly looks never cease to amaze, and so does the technology. For instance, the prominently placed pair of small bellows are made of an alloy with walls just one-quarter the thickness of a human hair that is 10,000 times more watertight than a traditional dive watch. The uniqueness of the two bellows is only rivaled by the very fine glass capillary tube connecting them. In the S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa” black fluid marks the hours and perfectly matches the watch’s sporty chic attire.

The open-worked S1 5N Gold Titanium Limited Edition “Fally Ipupa” is an idiosyncratic sports watch with an open-worked design that reveals its hydromechanical ingenuity and power and accentuates its intricate design. Every S1 Series represents ground-breaking watchmaking fueled by creative inventions and uncompromising innovation that’s astonishingly comfortable on the wrist.

The foundations of HYT’s fluidic time display mechanism
HYT watches blend science, technology (developed by PRECIFLEX SA), haute horlogerie, and design. Inspired by the workings of clepsydras that kept time for the pharaohs, HYT timepieces are built on two reservoirs made of highly flexible alloy bellows, located at 6 o’clock and connected to each end of a glass capillary tube. One reservoir contains a colored liquid, while the other holds a transparent one. Driven by the watch movement, the first reservoir compresses while the other expands, causing the liquids to move within the capillary. The two liquids are immiscible (do not mix), with the molecular repulsion force keeping them separate, creating a visible demarcation between the two: the meniscus.

As the hours pass, the liquid moves, and with it the demarcation line that graphically indicates the time along the dial’s periphery. Throughout the day, the tube fills over twelve hours with the colored liquid, and when it reaches the end of the capillary, it returns to its initial position in a retrograde motion, beginning a new twelve-hour cycle.
Protected by seven patents, this invention was honored with the Innovation Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2012. It is a technical innovation that presides over all aspects of the HYT design and its three-dimensional architecture.

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Feel the power of a hydromechanical athlete. The new three-watch strong HYT S1 sports watch collection is ready to perform, flaunting its unrivaled looks and technicity. Introducing the charismatic S1 Titanium DLC Blue, the intriguing S1 Titanium DLC Green, and the crisp S1 Beadblasted Titanium Red. A fascinating, one-of-a-kind movement powers the watches, each displaying strong individual characters. But the three watches also have three things in common. Every S1 is a lightweight, reliable, and comfortable timing companion.

The new hydromechanical S1 sports watch series marks another HYT milestone. The three watches introduced in the brand’s permanent collection have many similarities yet display unique personalities. The bold S1 Titanium DLC Blue has a black DLC titanium case, retrograde blue fluidic hours inside a delicate borosilicate capillary tube above a white background, and white Super-LumiNova® on the large minute hand and the small hands indicating the seconds and the power reserve. There’s also luminous material on the indications and Arabic numerals on the black-coated, sand-blasted flange. The flange’s grained structure emphasizes the sturdy and sporty nature of the watch while also showcasing HYT’s attention to detail. The color combination is clear and powerful, oozes athletic performance, and creates an extremely legible timepiece. The watch comes with a Pure Black rubber strap with a black DLC titanium buckle or a Pure Black Velcro strap with black DLC titanium hardware. Changing straps is done in seconds because of an intuitive and robust quick-change system.

The handsome S1 Titanium DLC Green also comes in black DLC titanium but trades clear blue for a vivid and natural shade of green. The dark green fluid marking the hours subtly contrasts with the black and gray setting of the watch’s case, movement, and indications. The vigorous S1 Titanium DLC Green rises to the challenge of exploring the unknown with an intriguing instrumental look. When darkness sets in, or the weather changes and thunderclouds chase away the light, the green fluid, in combination with glowing Super-LumiNova® on different markings and the large, open-worked central minutes hand, guarantees optimal readability. Like the blue version of the S1, the S1 Titanium DLC Green comes with a Pure Black rubber and Velcro strap with case color-matching hardware.

The fascinating S1 Beadblasted Titanium Red proudly showcases the same angular yet ergonomic and fluid lines but with a completely different look. The use of silver and black-coated bead-blasted titanium creates a futuristic appearance. The light and soft hues and the subtle structure of the lightweight and antiallergic titanium case seem to soften and lighten its angular lines. The watch can be worn on a rubber and a fabric strap. The supple, contrasting Pure Black rubber strap matches the same-colored details on the case and closes with a sand-blasted and brushed titanium buckle. The sporty Light Grey Velcro strap is outfitted with a simple and efficient loop buckle showing case-matching finishes. The monochromatic integration with the case, especially with the color-coordinated grey strap, provides the S1 Beadblasted Titanium Red an almost weightless appearance that wouldn’t look out of place on the wrist of an astronaut navigating the galaxy. The prominent presence of a one-of-a-kind power source only underlines the timepiece’s not-of-this-(watch)-world properties.

Even though the movement looks like a futuristic piece of micromachinery, the hydromechanical 501-CM ‘power plant’ is a real-life piece of innovative watchmaking genius. The different shades of gray form an ideal background for the bright retrograde red fluidic hours inside the borosilicate capillary tube. The flange has a grained, bead-blasted structure, creating a uniform, monochromatic look. Even the caliber 501-CM inside the 50-meter water-resistant case shows grained sand-blasted components next to matte-brushed movement parts to create a coherent composition.

Ticking all the boxes

The new dynamic S1 timepieces burst with energy and show unlimited potential; these complicated ‘athletes’ are only limited by production. They also are a statement of HYT’s enduring capabilities to combine fine craftsmanship, technological innovations, and progressive design.

Vahe Vartzbed, HYT’s CEO, is proud to introduce an exciting range of distinct watches to the collection that are proof of the brand’s constant evolution: “It is with great pleasure that we present the long-awaited S1 Series in the permanent collection. The S1 Series collection brings back the identifying signs of the first collections with an open-worked dial in which the mechanical movement and the fluidic module take center stage. This time, the hydromechanical movement is encapsulated in the most ergonomic and comfortable case in the brand’s history. The S1 Titanium DLC Green takes up our iconic fluid color from the beginning in homage to the first pieces launched in 2012, while the S1 Beadblasted Titanium Red presents a completely new interpretation at HYT regarding finishing both on the outside and inside of the case. We are excited to return to HYT’s roots with the S1 Series collection and look forward to seeing it hit the markets.”

The S1 sports watch collection’s visual highlight is the display’s outrageously exuberant high-tech mechanical movement. The watch’s powerful presence is, in a way, the result of a form-follows-function affair. When creating a sports watch, lightness, reliability, and comfort are crucial criteria that must be met. Every S1 ticks those three boxes. The result is spectacular in every way. On the wrist, the lightweight watch, which is, in essence, an octagon with ergonomically shaped case sides flowing down, immediately inspires confidence because of the natural way it sits on the wrist. The diameter of the lightweight titanium case measures 45.30mm × 17.20mm. That’s generous. But you must remember that it needs to house the complicated three-dimensional movement, and the size doesn’t get in the way of comfort. The case’s balanced proportions—the first key to comfort—make the watch easy to wear on wrists big and small. The watch case’s design is carefully thought-through, and because of the meticulously created proportions and ergonomic shapes, every S1 is an absolute joy to wear. Furthermore, the collection has another trick up its sleeves: the unique positioning of the strap.

The S1’s straps are attached to the ergonomically shaped case at a steep angle, creating a flowing line and, thus, a natural and stable fit. This is the second key to comfort, especially important for a sports watch that must go unnoticed during intensive activities.

The disruptive hydromechanical caliber 501-CM

To ensure the S1’s lightness, HYT deploys titanium and leaves out a dial. The lack of a dial saves weight and reveals the sports watch’s impressive and unique hydromechanical caliber 501-CM, featuring two small bellows on the lower half of the open-worked dial. The hand-winding movement’s unique looks are disruptive even 13 years after its first appearance—the first hydromechanical HYT creation burst onto the watch scene in 2012. The constant evolution of movement technology has led to a highly reliable and stable caliber with impressive characteristics such as an impressive and practical 72 hours of power reserve.

The Haute Horlogerie level of finishing the individual movement components uplifts the visual spectacle in a subtle yet intoxicating way. There are finely Beadblasted and satin-finished movement parts: dark and stealthy inside the S1 Titanium DLC Blue and Green and shimmering and light inside the S1 Beadblasted Titanium Red. The most traditional aspect of the movement is the mainspring you need to wind by turning the titanium crown between 2 and 3 o’clock. When you do, it will move the central minute hand, the small seconds in a sub dial between 9 and 10 o’clock, and the small hand of the power reserve indicator, which is in line with the crown.

The mainspring of the mechanical movement also uses its stored energy to animate the iconic retrograde fluidic hours display. The ground-breaking, 352-part caliber with a beat rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) and a power reserve of 72 hours is a fully evolved, fool-proof movement that has no equal. Its exotic looks and technology never cease to amaze. Take the prominently placed pair of small bellows. They are made of an alloy with walls just one-quarter the thickness of a human hair (!).

The S1 collection is here to stay

The S1 Titanium DLC Blue, S1 Titanium DLC Green, and S1 Beadblasted Titanium Red are astounding, one-of-a-kind sports watches and the foundation of the remarkable, permanent, new S1 collection. The three new lightweight watches’ open-worked design reveals their hydromechanical ingenuity and power and accentuates their intricate design. The S1 collection is a testament to HYT’s tireless ambition to create ground-breaking timepieces fueled by creative inventions and uncompromising innovation. Watches that stun through their unique appearance and technology yet are astonishingly easy to wear. With the permanent S1 collection, HYT proves it can create exceptional timepieces that are much more than objects to admire. The S1 collection epitomizes comfortable practicality, captivating design, and continuous groundbreaking technical exploration.

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The ultimate symbiosis between a conical tourbillon and a precious and sparkling animation.

Animated, sensual and intriguing, this limited edition with infinitely customizable sapphires reveals a spectacular spectrum of exceptional savoir-faire.

A symbol of the fascinating synergies between haute horlogerie taken to new heights with an innovative tourbillon, high jewelry given an unexpected setting with an open choice of divinely animated precious stones, and pioneering science applied to time with a fluidic module.

The new HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires watch is as visually mesmerizing as it is technically complex. Combining animations, sparkling gemstones and the complications of a groundbreaking, never-before-seen conical tourbillon with HYT’s exclusive fluidic mechanical technology, this new timepiece expresses the singular vision of watchmaking that the independent Swiss brand has been relentlessly pursuing since its inception 10 years ago.

HYT is constantly pushing the boundaries of contemporary haute horlogerie, both in terms of technical prowess and aesthetic sensibility. The HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires is the latest chapter of its manifesto. The most accomplished timekeeper to date from HYT, the HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires embodies all that makes the independent Swiss watch brand, founded in 2012, so distinctive and gives it its unique identity.

Spirited and sensual, thanks to the paired motion of the retrograde fluidic hour indication and the conical tourbillon’s revolution with its dynamic sapphire animations, the HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires carries within a new form of life, symbolized by its central mechanical heart. On the wrist, the lines and finishes of the HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires give it a singular allure. A discerning eye will notice the refined, haute horlogerie finishing of the 701 TC caliber, a hand-wound mechanical movement oscillating at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz).

What makes this caliber even more remarkable is the tourbillon that comes to life at the very heart of this horological ecosystem, with its spiral balance inclined at 30 degrees to the horizontal, its escapement wheel at 15 degrees and an anchor at 23 degrees. An audacious engineering prowess that builds on the work of German watchmaker Walter Prendel and his inclined balance tourbillon initially positioned at 6 o’clock. In his workshops in Groitzsch, in a region of Saxony as famous as Switzerland for the development of advanced horology, Walter Prendel wanted to demonstrate the relevance of his research – based on the theories of master watchmaker Alfred Helwig – on improving the stability and regularity of an oblique tourbillon with a balance-spring assembly inclined at 30° from the horizontal.

In the early 2020s, master watchmaker and Prix Gaïa winner Eric Coudray, who was familiar with Walter Prendel’s cutting-edge work, decided to pursue his efforts to improve the tourbillon efforts – and revisited Prendel’s inclined tourbillon. Maintaining the momentum of its own advances in contemporary haute horlogerie, HYT naturally gravitated towards such a tourbillon for its new watch.

The conical tourbillon makes a complete clockwise rotation in 30 seconds. Nestled around its periphery, three exceptional faceted sapphires, each 2.5 mm in diameter, magnify the life force emanating from this breathtaking visual spectacle – a perception itself amplified by the almost imperceptible, airy sound of the tourbillon. These distinctly colored gems – fuchsia, blue-gray and yellow – rotate at different speeds. The first, the fuchsia gem, completes 4 revolutions per minute. The second, the blue-gray one, rotates at 5 rpm, and the last, yellow, at 6 rpm. Each of these dazzling spheres is tracked by a counterweight, of a distinctive color and finely finished in miniature paint.

Elevating the tourbillon’s visual impact, six smaller sapphires, each 1.5 mm in diameter, set in the tourbillon’s brackets. The spectacular brilliance of this timepiece is further evinced in the finishes executed according to the purest traditions of haute horlogerie, from the titanium tourbillon cage to the chamfered, straight-grained, polished and satin-finished bridges and polished screw cores. The ‘chaotic’ animation of the three rotating spheres only underscores the conical tourbillon’s technical efficiency and smoothness in operation.

The assembly comprises 533 components: 159 for the tourbillon carriage alone. Add to these 39 parts for the dial and 66 for the case, and the entire HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires totals 750 components, all verified, assembled and re-checked by hand. The black fluidic hour module, the HYT hallmark, naturally finds its place in this exceptional tourbillon movement, entirely housed in a 48mm case in 5N rose gold and black DLC titanium, topped by a dome-shaped crystal with multiple layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides that makes this watch pop off the wrist.

The HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires is available in 8 models – the seven remaining Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires offer infinite freedom in the choice of sapphires.

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