HYT unveils the Skull Pocket

Paying homage to the pocket watch, one of the most noble legacies of traditional watchmaking, HYT has unveiled its first-ever pocket watch, the Skull Pocket

With a new case and exclusive finishes, the Skull Pocket is the first-ever timepiece that combines two iconic creations of HYT; for the first time, the light source module developed for its Metropolis model has been combined with a Skull.

Available in a limited release of 8 pieces, the Skull Pocket has two LEDs positioned underneath the rider at 6 o’clock. The micro-generator, which works by converting mechanical power into electricity, has been integrated into the case, and bathes the Skull Pocket in a soft blue light, while giving the green liquid its fluorescent glow.

The light lasts for around five seconds, after which the mechanism needs to be reinitialised. No batteries or electronics are required as the process is completely mechanical.

The 59 MM case, specially created for the Skull Pocket, is made from titanium and black DLC titanium. In place of the lugs, HYT has developed an exclusive cover system – featuring an engraved pattern with leather inserts that can be customised – to protect the dial.

At night, the light emanates instantly, producing a soft blue glow that floods the case and causes the coloured liquid charged with fluorescent dye to react. The piece is attached to a titanium chain specially designed for the Skull Pocket, which is designed to evoke the aesthetic of the skull, in a tangible extension of its spirit.