T1 SERIES TITANIUM GUILLOCHÉ LIMITED EDITION OF 8

The mesmerising HYT T1 Titanium Guilloché tells a captivating story of historical watchmaking eclecticism.

A modern-shaped wristwatch that combines a principle from ancient pharaonic times with a decorating technique that arguably has existed since classic times and made its way into watchmaking in the late 1700s might sound like a mishmash of influences that makes no sense. The HYT T1 Titanium Guilloché proves it can be done.

The large blue dial shows three different patterns. The linear pattern on the flange, displaying the applied Arabic numerals, creates a boundary around the main dial, on which a dynamic circular pattern shines, originating from the centre.

The third pattern is found in the small subdial between 2 and 3 o’clock, displaying the power reserve. It features a sunray pattern that not only adds a delicate touch but also helps the watch’s wearer read the time in a highly legible way.

Time is shown through retrograde hours and a generously sized central minute hand on the large and vivid blue dial. At 6 o’clock, a high-tech borosilicate glass capillary tube appears seemingly out of nowhere. Inside it, a black fluid moves past the hour markings on the flange. You must flip the watch to find out where the tube comes from.