HYT HASTROID GREEN NEBULA, a watch from space

Give a child a piece of paper and a pencil and have him draw a watch and he will draw a circular case with two thin lines for hands. Davide Cerrato is presumably the exception to the so-called confirmation rule, since with a HYT Hastroid in his hand, it’s hard to believe he drew round watches as a child. As an adult, he did, setting the first Tudors and Montblancs over the years, but when HYT gave him a blank sheet of paper and a pencil, this kid who grew up on bread, Star Wars and superheroes created something almost alien.

The HYT brand may not sound new to watch lovers, but the company and new management are taking a completely different route than in the past, and so are its products. The first model, due out in early 2022, is called the Hastroid Green Nebula, and it already hints that the inspiration isn’t entirely from our planet; a first glance only confirms that conjecture. The watch’s case shape is hard to pin down: the angular, layered and machined titanium and carbon look is reminiscent of a space shuttle, and it smoothly integrates a rubber or Alcantara strap, despite its 48mm diameter , which guarantees the unexpected new wear resistance of HYT cheap watches.

The Hastroid isn’t exactly slim, barely 18mm thick, but it’s certainly wearable, especially considering what it’s packed into. The mechanism itself consists of two modules: the first is a “classic” 4Hz mechanical module that guarantees a power reserve of 72 hours, and the second is a fluid module that represents the HYT brand and the true soul of this watch: impossible not to notice, at least On the Skull dial, so to speak, is a tiny tube filled with an alien green liquid. HYT’s patented way and “signature” to indicate the time. In fact, the watch has a central minute hand, more imposing and striking than in the past, flanked by a second hand and a power reserve indicator; the rest of the stage is at six o’clock. Occupied by two cylindrical “artifacts”, they are connected to microtubes that run around the entire circumference of the mechanism.

HYT HASTROD Green Nebula: A Masterpiece of Chemistry and Precision
This is not the place to discuss chemistry and fluid dynamics (the author doesn’t know about the subject either), but imagine two miniature tanks, one containing a very dense green liquid and the other a clear liquid. Connect them with a tube the thickness of a human hair, put the whole thing in a vacuum, and attach it to the mechanical module so that the split wheel precisely compresses the barrel containing the green liquid into the tube ( push transparent) to precisely indicate the passage of time. complete? Well, now all you have to do is set up a return system that allows – at the 6 o’clock stroke – the two barrels to reverse the flow so that the green liquid returns to its original position, resetting the hour. Ah, this time it must have happened suddenly, not gradually like before.

Completed? Almost, because one of the biggest enemies of fluids – hence our superhero watches – is temperature change: cold makes it cool down, heat makes it liquefy further. These can cause problems for a cheap watch with only a few drops of lube on the pinion and ruby, imagine what happens to the Hastroid, which is a tanker by comparison: HYT solves the problem, we can be concise Briefly referred to as a micro-condenser, it is placed inside a micro-tank and is able to expand or compress at the slightest temperature change, thus guaranteeing a constant pressure inside the micro-tube and the watch always working precisely. The easiest but also the most complicated part is that it can be adjusted simply by turning the crown at 2 o’clock.

The same Franck Muller Vanguard chronograph as the Master Square

Looking at the new Franck Muller Chronograph, many people will mistake this product for the Franck Muller Master Square watch – because of its design.

Looking at the new Franck Muller chronograph, many people would mistake it for a Franck Muller Master Square watch – because the dial design is quite similar to its predecessor in contemporary art style.

The new chronograph from the Vanguard collection is said to bring out the magic of the popular children’s movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: golden tickets wrapped in chocolate candy. Then here, different from the traditional watch design, will be the most precise and accurate chronograph movement.

Because the design of this watch is too similar to the older model of the Franck Muller Master Square watch, many people are not very excited, because the numbers on the dial look rather ugly – according to contemporary art. Except for the familiar Franck Muller Geneve watch lettering under the number 12, it is easy to see. But this is a truly extraordinary watch.

The tonneau-shaped case is available in 3 versions: 18K rose gold, stainless steel or titanium, which many consider to be a product of the Franck Muller Master Square watch because of the variety of materials, both high-end and luxurious. But for watchmakers, materials aren’t much of an issue. They had to make 2 diving chronograph dials under the 2 main hour hands, parallel to the 2 numerals at 3 and 9 o’clock – which was difficult for them. Apparently, people say the numbers on the Moulin Master Square watch are hard to see, but the Vanguard Chronograph made it even more difficult by designing a watch with numbers and hands so close together. Still, customers say the model looks really good, and they can still easily read the numbers on the dial.

The Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph is powered by the Franck Muller 7000 self-winding movement, decorated with 27 jewels and jewels, with a power reserve of 49 hours and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (equivalent to 4Hz). This authentic Swiss brand is also decorated in a Côtes de Genève style with round beads evenly distributed.

The watch is quite large, measuring 44mm wide, 53.7mm long and 15.8mm thick. Wear it and your wrist is sure to stand out. If the Franck Muller Master Square is known for its use of Arabic numerals, Vanguard uses traditional numerals. The watch is inherently large and “oversized” and the use of Arabic numerals makes it look “clunky”.

Along with the number 6, the hour indicator has been removed and replaced with a date box. A lot of people commented that they didn’t really like the change, but the alligator strap – attached to the ears, the rubber band on the back makes it easier to remove the strap, and the grey dial makes it easier to see the colored dial than the others. discount replica watches

Richard Mille: 2022 Le Mans Classic Limited Edition

As a sponsor of the Vintage Le Mans Classic, Richard Mille has once again designed a limited edition timepiece. The eye-catching design should mainly appeal to fans who like the look of special retro cars.

The new RM 029 Automatic Le Mans Classic is the eighth model created as part of the Richard Mille event sponsorship. This tradition started in 2002. “Enthusiasts immediately recognized the timeless color combination of green and white,” the company said in an Instagram post. (Also interesting: Italian coach inspired Richard Miller RM 11-04)

The RM 029 Automatic Le Mans Classic is designed to celebrate the world’s largest historic motoring event – not least because the race, which is usually held every two years, is now scheduled for 2022 and 2023 due to the corona pandemic. 2023 is also a special year in the history of the Le Mans Classic, as that year will mark the centenary of the 24 Hours.

Richard Mille: Details of a strictly limited timepiece
Particularly striking is the skeletonized dial, which offers a glimpse into the interior of the white and green quartz case. The RMAS7 titanium automatic movement works there. The typical racing double stripes at twelve and six o’clock on the bezel are equally visually striking, giving the watch a retro look. Small orange details on the dial and crown support this look. The design is also special, as fake Richard Mille has integrated an enlarged date display at four o’clock in addition to the words “Le Mans”. There is also a 24-hour counter at 1 o’clock – a function suitable for a 24-hour race.