NEW UNIMATIC Impronte: the art of relief and materiality
Contemporary watchmaking thrives on details, tactile sensations, and the delicate balance between industrial aesthetics and extreme functionality. UNIMATIC, the renowned Milanese brand founded by industrial designers Giovanni Moro and Simone Nunziato, returns to amaze enthusiasts with the launch of an intriguing new capsule collection: the Impronte Collection.
Comprising 10 limited-edition references distributed across the iconic Modello Uno, Modello Tre, and Modello Quattro platforms, this series explores the concept of three-dimensionality and relief, translating the memory of materials into a unique, cohesive watchmaking language.
We at Grimoldi Milano (www.grimoldiwatches.com.) guide you through all the details, technical specifications, and pricing of this highly anticipated drop.
The Concept: The Imprint as an Identity Mark
Every object carries the memory of how it was made. Pressure, contact, and repetition leave traces: some immediately visible, others revealed only through the play of light, texture, and touch.
The Impronte Collection is built around this reflection. The concept of the "imprint" is expressed through three key elements:
- Raised bezels with three-dimensional numerals and indices.
- Debossed dials with an open seconds track and recessed sub-dial trims, creating depth and natural shadows instead of relying solely on printed graphic elements.
- "Wrinkled" caseback: an exclusive screw-down caseback whose engraving recalls the crumpled texture of aluminium foil, offering a tactile and visual counterpoint to the geometric rigor of the case.
Two Souls, Two Aesthetics: AEB and AEG Executions
The collection is divided into two complementary chromatic and material interpretations, each paired with dual high-density seatbelt NATO straps:
- AEB Execution (All Black Matte): Defined by matte black surfaces—a understated, stealth aesthetic where reliefs and engravings appear and disappear depending on the angle of light. Comes fitted with a black NATO strap and an additional olive drab strap.
- AEG Execution (Aluminium/Olive): Introduces sandblasted aluminium-toned dials, hands, and bezel elements for a brighter, more technical material presence. Comes fitted with an olive drab NATO strap and an additional black strap.
Model Overview: Impronte Collection
1. UNIMATIC Modello Uno & Modello Uno GMT (Diver & Travel) UNIMATIC's classic dive watch retains its 40 mm brushed 316L stainless steel case (41.5 mm at the bezel, 49 mm lug-to-lug) and 8 mm "Alchemical Sun" screw-down crown. Water resistance is rated to 300 meters (30 atm).
- Modello Uno (Ref. U1-AEB / U1-AEG): Classic dive configuration with a 120-click mono-directional safety bezel featuring raised numerals. Powered by the proven Seiko NH35A automatic movement (41h+ power reserve).
- Modello Uno GMT (Ref. U1-GMT-AEB / U1-GMT-AEG): Adds a raised 24-hour scale on the bezel and the signature skeletonized arrow GMT hand. Powered by the Seiko NH34A automatic calibre.
2. UNIMATIC Modello Tre (Mecha-Quartz Chronograph) The instrument-inspired chronograph gets a fresh update. The 40 mm case (51.2 mm lug-to-lug) houses two oversized screw-down pushers for chronograph functionality.
- Ref. U3-AEB & U3-AEG: Feature a contrasting matte white sub-dial for chronograph readings, a 120-click dive bezel with raised markings, and 300-meter water resistance.
- Movement: Seiko VK64 Meca-Quartz calibre, combining quartz accuracy with a mechanical chronograph actuation and instant fly-back reset.
3. UNIMATIC Modello Quattro & Modello Quattro GMT (Military Spec) UNIMATIC's minimalist field format features a 40 mm monoblock case with a fixed bezel, drilled lugs, and a 2.8 mm flat sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating.
- Modello Quattro (Ref. U4-AEB / U4-AEG): Pure essentiality driven by the automatic NH35A movement.
- Modello Quattro GMT (Ref. U4-GMT-AEB / U4-GMT-AEG): A clever solution for travelers: the 24-hour scale for the second time zone is printed directly onto the inner surface of the sapphire crystal in Super-LumiNova® C1, keeping the dial clean and legible. Driven by the NH34A automatic calibre.
Technical Specifications & Price Summary
All references are limited editions of 250 pieces, made in Italy, individually tested, equipped with sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova® C1 for low-light legibility, and packaged in the iconic waterproof UNIMATIC Tough Case.
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REF. |
LINEA |
COLOR |
Price € |
|
UWK-U1-AEB |
LIMITED |
NERO |
795,00 € |
|
UWK-U1-AEG |
LIMITED |
GRIGIO |
795,00 € |
|
UWK-U1-GMT-AEB |
LIMITED |
NERO |
915,00 € |
|
UWK-U1-GMT-AEG |
LIMITED |
GRIGIO |
915,00 € |
|
UWK-U3-AEB |
LIMITED |
NERO |
730,00 € |
|
UWK-U3-AEG |
LIMITED |
GRIGIO |
730,00 € |
|
UWK-U4-AEB |
LIMITED |
NERO |
670,00 € |
|
UWK-U4-AEG |
LIMITED |
GRIGIO |
670,00 € |
|
UWK-U4-GMT-AEB |
LIMITED |
NERO |
795,00 € |
|
UWK-U4-GMT-AEG |
LIMITED |
GRIGIO |
795,00 € |
Availability and purchase at GrimoldiWatches
The UNIMATIC Impronte Collection is strictly limited to 250 individually numbered pieces per reference worldwide.
As an authorized retailer, we invite you to stay tuned to www.grimoldiwatches.com to secure your numbered timepiece before it sells out.
