HYT H1 the 45,000-dollar watch with fluid time display
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HYT: H2 - the watch with fluid time display
The H2 is the second model of HYT with a smooth time display. The hand-wound watch with the Caliber HYT in the black DLC-coated titanium case, informs about the hours by means of a fluorescent liquid in a tube.
The luminous liquid displaces a transparent one; both are stored in two slanted bellows to the right and left of an engraved plaque with the number six.
When the luminous fluid reaches the six o'clock position, the left bellows sucks the fluid back to the beginning of the scale in ten seconds. A large hand with red and white markings and a transparent scale indicate the minutes.
The H2 also has two useful additional functions: a temperature indicator is located opposite a crown position indicator at 3 o'clock. Since liquids expand or contract depending on temperature, small fluctuations can occur despite state-of-the-art technology.
The indicator informs the wearer about the fluid's condition and thus the expected inaccuracy. The double mainspring barrel, visible from the back, ensures a power reserve of 8 days. The H2 is fitted with an anthracite-colored, rubberized crocodile leather strap and will be built in a limited edition of 50.
The current new price is at least 45,000 euros.
The HYT H1 was the first hydromechanical watch to use liquid to display the hours—an innovative statement of contemporary watchmaking. Here are the approximate new prices (MSRP) of the most popular models:
HYT H1 – RRP depending on housing variant
| variant | material | RRP (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| H1 Titanium | titanium | 45,000 USD |
| H1 Titanium + DLC coating | DLC-coated titanium | 49,500 USD |
| H1 red gold + titanium | 18 K red gold / titanium | 59,000 USD |
| H1 All-Red Gold (Full Gold) | 18K rose gold | 79,000 USD |
| H1 Alinghi Edition (Titanium/Carbon, limited) | Titanium & Carbon, limited | 65,000 USD (~56,000 €) |
Market relevance & availability
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A new, unworn model (2024) in titanium (Ref. 148‑TC‑09‑NF‑FC) is currently priced at approximately USD 37,900 on Chrono24
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Depending on the dealer, exchange rate and model, the actual purchase price can vary considerably.
📌 Conclusion
The classic HYT H1 titanium version cost around USD 45,000 at launch . More exclusive materials like rose gold or versions with DLC coating pushed the list price up to approximately USD 79,000 . Limited editions like the H1 Alinghi hovered around USD 65,000 (approximately €56,000).
Source: watchtime.net, Wikipedia, KI
