HYT (watchmaker)
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HYT is a watchmaking company based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is the only watchmaking company to display time with fluids.[1]
IndustryWatchmaking
Founded2012
FounderLucien Vuillamoz (Inventor), Patrick Berdoz (Chairman)
Headquarters,
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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 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]
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]