HYT Hastroid Green Laser Watch Instruction Manual
- July 9, 2024
- HYT
Table of Contents
HYT Hastroid Green Laser Watch
Specifications
- Brand: ASTEROID
- Manufacturer: KAIROS TECHNOLOGY SWITZERLAND (KTS) SA
- Material: Highly resistant and flexible alloy
- Warranty: 5 years against manufacturing defects
Product Usage Instructions
Precautions for Use
Follow these precautions to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of
your HASTROID watch:
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures or magnetic fields.
- Avoid contact with chemicals or solvents.
- Regularly clean the watch with a soft, dry cloth.
GLOSSARY
Bellows:
The bellows are the two reservoirs located at 6 o’clock. They are made of a
highly resistant and flexible alloy, which is four times finer than human
hair. The movement compresses the left below which is emptied of its colored
liquid. The other below then fills up, and vice versa, moving the liquid in
the capillary, and with it the meniscus that shows the time.
Capillary:
This tube, made from top-quality glass, such as is used in the medical
industry, is circular and contains two immiscible liquids. A surface treatment
is applied to the inside of the capillary, which allows the two liquids to
move without adhering to the glass.
Fluid module:
To create a liquid time indicator that is compact and wearable, HYT has
developed a completely new hi-tech concept, using two flexible bellows at each
end of a capillary tube. The system is sealed by the strictest standards
applied in the aerospace industry, with each bellow containing immiscible
liquids. The exclusive patented fluid module represents this complete system.
Protected by seven patents, this invention was honored by the Grand Prix
d’Horlogerie de Genève, which awarded it the Innovation Prize in 2012.
Meniscus:
The two liquids are separated by their intrinsic repulsive properties. The
meniscus marks the separation surface of the liquids in the tube, showing the
time.
Rewind:
When the colored liquid gets to 6 o’clock (zone II), it goes into rewind mode
and flows back to its original position (zone I).
WARRANTY
- In this manual, you will find basic instructions for the use and maintenance of your watch.
- Each HYT watch has an individual identification number, which guarantees both its authenticity and the fact that all work related to its creation was supervised by a master watchmaker [sic].
- Each HYT watch has a fluid module 1. This mechanism allows the time to be displayed through a meniscus. The meniscus marks the limit between the two immiscible fluids in the capillary. The movement of the watch drives the module through the bellow set on the main plate. Only a professional watchmaker approved by HYT can replace this fluid system. It also has a unique serial number.
- On the card you received when you purchased your watch is a QR code that gives you access to this document which serves as a warranty certificate for your HYT watch.
- The warranty is activated when you purchase from our network of HYT-approved dealers.
- You must show your warranty card to be eligible to use the warranty for any repairs or checks.
- Your HYT watch is guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for five years as of the date of purchase if the watch was bought from an approved HYT dealer. Nonetheless, this warranty does not cover damage caused by incorrect handling or use of the watch.
- For any service, repair, or maintenance work, please make sure that you only use dealers approved by HYT or our customer service department. You will find the list of our network of approved dealers on our website www.hytwatches.com.
- Any repair or maintenance work carried out by third parties not approved by HYT automatically voids the warranty. The damage caused must then be repaired at your expense.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Your HYT watch is set and ready to wear.
The time is displayed with two liquids. One is colored and the other is
transparent. One shows the time that has passed, while the other liquid shows
the time to come. Their meeting point is a meniscus in the capillary, i.e. the
time now.
Important: if you do not intend to wear the watch for some time, the
colored liquid must be kept in its own Below (left piston).
To do this, pull the crown into position B, and turn it to put the time
forward to 06:15. Then turn it in the reverse direction to go back to 06:00
precisely. You will note at that moment that the colored liquid goes into
return mode up to its original position and the transparent liquid takes its
place.
Once the winding stage is finished (colored liquid in «Zone I»), make sure the
crown remains in time-setting position B. Your watch can now be stored for a
long period.
It is normal to find that a little of the colored liquid remains visible in
«Zone I».
- Manufactured and tested applying very strict standards, the components of your HYT watch form an airtight assembly. To ensure that it maintains these properties, we recommend that you have the seals replaced during an inspection by an approved dealer.
- Variations in temperature, humidity, perspiration, or repeated impacts can affect its water resistance over the years. We advise you to carry out an inspection every 5 years.
- With its waterproof casing, your HYT watch is completely washable. It must be cleaned regularly using warm soapy water, rinsed, and then carefully dried with a soft cloth.
- Following exposure to seawater, rinse your HYT watch in fresh water.
- Make sure you do not expose your watch to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) for too long.
QUICK GUIDE
- Time display (hours) Capillary
- Seconds hand
- Minutes hand
- Power reserve indicator (100% = 72 hours)
- Crown setting
- Post A : winding
- Pos B : setting the time (pulled out)
WINDING
Pos. A
INTRODUCTION
This function ensures that the power necessary to operate your watch is stored by the movement.
HOW TO USE
Wind the watch by turning the crown clockwise as in «A».
SETTING THE TIME
Pos. B
Turning the crown once is the equivalent of a change of around 15 minutes.
INTRODUCTION
This function allows the time shown on your watch to be set using the crown.
IMPORTANT
- The microfluidic in the capillary move with the gentle rotation of the crown.
- It is recommended that the fluid is moved by only 15 minutes by touching the crown. U
HOW TO USE
- Pull the crown out to position «B».
- Then turn the crown in either direction until the colored liquid hour display) and the minute hand is at the time required.
REWIND
The automatic return of the colored liquid (rewind) is allowed by the pressure
of the two bellows. It can take up to 1 minute for it to return from zone 2 to
zone 1. It is strongly advised that you wait for the colored liquid to return
completely to zone 1 before you continue to set the time.
SETTING THE TIME COUNTER CLOCKWISE
IMPORTANT
When the colored liquid is in zone 1, do not correct the time in the direction
opposite to the watch hands.
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
INTRODUCTION
The display uses a small hand on the dial which moves in a circular arc from
the «full» (thick) indicator to the «empty» (thin) indicator.
HOW TO USE
- Full indicator
- (72 hours’ power reserve).
- To ensure optimal operation of the watch, we recommend that you check it is fully wound (see WINDING).
More Information
- KAIROS TECH NOLOGY SWITZERLAND (KTS) SA – PREBARREAU 17
- 2000 NEUCHATEL SWITZERLAND
- CONTACT@HYTWATCHES.COM
- OFFICE +41 32 552 55 58
FAQ
- Q: How often should I wind my HASTROID watch?
- A: It is recommended to wind your watch daily to ensure accurate timekeeping.
- Q: Can I replace the fluid module of my watch myself?
- A: No, only a professional watchmaker approved by HYT can replace the fluid system in your HASTROID watch to maintain its functionality and warranty.