Horological Meandering

The Hysek i0 Tourbillon Skeleton; the depth and transparency of the skeletonized movement was a great first piece to handle during the Jewelers' Circular Keystone (JCK) event this past weekend in Las Vegas.  The large 49mm rose gold case allows the Hysek HW12 in-house movement to virtually levitate within the front and back sapphire glass. 

 

The HW12 is comprised of 183 components with a titanium tourbillon cage.  The gear train, barrel and tourbillon trisect to form a harmonious 3 point movement that meets in the center of the dial for the hour and minute hands.  On the outside perimeter of the inner bezel there are hour markers placed at 1, 5, 7 and 11.  These are signature elements in a Hysek watch and seem to float on the dial along with the movement.  Taking a closer look at the inner bezel and you can see the artfully applied ring of 90 black diamonds.

The large 49mm rose gold case and lugs are adorned with diamonds.  To me it adds an elegant look without being too flashy.  It also frames the skeletonized tourbillon movement quite nicely.

The crown is adorned with a large diamond and the side of the case has a brushed finish.  The i0 has a transparent rose gold case back attached by 4 screws.




The 49mm case dominates my small wrist, but I can look past that literally and concentrate on the skeletonized movement.




I also had the opportunity to handle the Hysek i0 double tourbillon.  This movement reminds me of the Hysek Verdict Skeleton Double Tourbillon but in the traditional round i0 case. 

This gem-set version is slightly different from the single tourbillon, with the bezel having two rows of diamonds with the inner top bezel set with larger precious stones. I think this was a good choice because it adds a more visual detail to match the more complicated movement of the double tourbillon.  The dial layout has the 1 and 11 hour markers floating along the case, but the 5 and 7 are removed to provide a clear view of the double tourbillons.  Instead of the black diamond inner bezel there is a contrasting white minute track with smaller stick hour markers.


The i0 can be paired with a alligator or calf strap and a blackened PVD deployant buckle.



I love the transparency on my wrist even with the large case.

And finally a few pictures of the i0 Tourbillon Skeleton and the i0 Double Tourbillon Skeleton.  Which would you prefer?  The more single or the double tourbillon?  Seeing both side by side they seem to have different characters.  To me the single really shows off the transparency and space of the movement and is the one I would choose. 

Next, we'll take a look at the Hysek Furtive Chronograph Grande Date with a much stronger and sporty presence.

Regards,
ED-209


This message has been edited by ED209 on 2015-06-05 19:34:07

 


This message has been edited by ED209 on 2015-06-05 19:38:25

The stronger lines and angles on the Hysek Furtif Chronograph Grande Date is completely different than the i0 collection.  The 4mm case has a strong presence on the wrist with the mutliple layers top to bottom.  Even the dial is different, the two round chronograph subdials frames one of the two micro-rotors.  I was surprised to learn about the two micro-rotors and seeing it on the front of the dial. 




I loved the thick square sapphire crystal with it's bezel edge and four screws that anchor it down to the titanium case.  The lugs are stick out over the case but are spring loaded to help form the watch to your wrist. 

I enjoyed the details from the case back.  There is a curved sapphire crystal that is beveled and attached to the case with four screws just like the front crystal.  Great detail and made it comfortable on my wrist.  The case itself is titanium but the column wheel chronograph pushers and crown are in rose gold.  I activated the pushers several times and it has a nice feel to them. 



In a more classic round case is the Hysek Abyss Chronograph Grande Date. 



Overall I enjoyed seeing these new pieces from Hysek.  They have some very interesting movements and designs.

Regards,
ED-209

This message has been edited by ED209 on 2015-06-05 19:58:07

...somewhat a feature fit for that watch. 

Thanks Kolosstt for reading this post on the Hysek watches.  I agree with you the spring loaded lugs is a feature fit for the Furtif chrono.  I also had the same initial thoughts like you about the pushers when I saw it.  It worked well, there are serrations on the pushers that make it less slippery.

Regards,
ED-209
This message has been edited by ED209 on 2015-06-06 12:26:35

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Limited to 8 pieces so will be quite rare.  49mm is huge but really opens up the space around the skeletonized movement.  Interesting cases and designs from Hysek and this is the first time I've seen these collections.
Regards,
ED-209

I always wonder how many of these gem set versions are actually sold? This does not only to Hysek, of course.