The “hydromechanical horologists” at the iconoclastic Swiss watchmaker HYT are well known for their unique and fascinating style of design. Last week, the luxury brand again showcased its penchant for the avant garde, expanding its portfolio with a new collection known as Flow.

The Flow collection, described by the brand as ?enlightening, dynamic, and technical,? is initially comprised of two watches ? one of which opts for a central diamond dome aspect and the other gearing towards a gem-less vortex display. The signature trait of each, and by extension the collection at large, is the incorporation of a ?flowing? LED light display activated on demand via a 4 o?clock pusher on the second of the watch’s two crowns.
Both Flow models offers a silhouette that should be familiar to many who have seen the timepieces in HYT’s catalogue, with a large 51-mm, satin-finished steel case sitting prominently on the wrist at 20.6 mm tall. The case features interesting polished engravings on its side, as well as the aforementioned double crowns, with the upper one used to adjust the time, and the lower to activate the LED display.

Underneath the massive, domed sapphire crystal is a three-dimensional display most prominently characterized by the asymmetrical, grill-like look of the rhodium dial, whose openworked design is meant to provide the viewer an impression of flowing waves. On the outer edge of the dial is the watch’s hallmark fluidi...