HYT debuts moon phases with lunar seas

Neuchâtel-based HYT has unveiled a singular take on the lunar seas with two new limited edition models of 15 each, evocatively named “Ghost” and “Desert”. Nestled at the heart of a carbon fibre and titanium case for the former, or in one made from black DLC-treated titanium for the latter, the moon phase appears under a new guise in the Moon Runner collection. Around the Moon Runner’s moon are two titanium indicator discs for the days and months, respectively. The minute hand is subtly integrated beneath these two discs, so that only the triangular tip is visible. It glows in white Super-LumiNova, making the watch eminently legible. Both the month and day indicator discs are engraved and enhanced with Super-LumiNova as well. The retrograde hours, rendered with HYT’s hallmark meca-fluidic mechanism, pass under a domed crystal glass with an anti-reflective coating. Each of the two special editions also come through in the bi-material strap: rubber and black Alcantara for the Ghost version; on the Desert version, sandblasted beige details accentuate the watch’s minimalist vibe.