“Benvenuto, Unimatic! Ciao!”
I’m this close to getting ChatGPT to translate this entire article into Italian but in true Italian fashion, I can’t be bothered to. So anyway, let’s get down to it.
Famed Italian microbrand, Unimatic, has landed in Malaysia under Red Army Watches (RAW). And we’re not just talking about one model here—they’ve dropped a whole Classic series.
After years of perfecting their look, Unimatic has put together a permanent lineup featuring fan favorites reimagined with a timeless vibe. Meet the lineup: Modello Uno, Modello Due, Modello Tre, and Modello Quattro. These classics strip back the frills and give us raw, high-style goodness that we’ve come to expect from Unimatic.
“What exactly is the Unimatic Classic?“
Imagine a black matte dial paired with a smooth Super-LumiNova® C3 in pale green, perfect for those who need their watches to glow in the dark (or just look awesome in any light). And of course, each piece features Unimatic’s famous functionality-focused aluminum bezel. They’ve kept it clean with the word “CLASSIC” on the dial and the signature ‘Rosa dei Venti’ diagram engraved on the back for that finishing touch. Plus, every watch comes with a sleek black nylon strap that’s as versatile as they come.
Here’s a rundown of each model within the Classic collection.
“The Modello Uno Classic (UC1). The All-Rounder with a Diver’s Heart.”
- Water Resistance: 300 meters, so yes, you’re good to go for a dive or two.
- Case Specs: 40mm diameter, 13.6mm thickness, with a brushed 316 stainless steel finish that looks clean and rugged.
- Special Features: A 120-click mono-directional bezel (perfect for tracking time underwater), a super-thick, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and that famous Unimatic “Rosa dei Venti” caseback.
- Movement: Automatic Seiko NH35A, with a solid 41-hour power reserve.
- Price Tag: RM 2,883 and it’s all yours.
“Modello Due Classic (UC2). For Those Who Like It Compact Yet Capable.”
- Water Resistance: Also 300 meters, which makes this field watch pretty versatile.
- Case Specs: A compact 38.5mm diameter, and 13.7mm thick with drilled lugs for easy strap changes. Comes in that same brushed stainless steel finish.
- Key Traits: No rotating bezel here; this one’s fixed. But it does have that same sapphire lens and the high-legibility black matte dial with Super-LumiNova® C3.
- Movement: The reliable Seiko NH35A again, keeping you ticking with a 41-hour reserve.
- Price Tag: RM 2,333 for this stylish, slightly smaller piece.
“Modello Tre Classic (UC3). The Chrono with Style and Substance.”
- Water Resistance: Yes, 300 meters, in case you want to time some laps underwater.
- Case Specs: 40mm diameter and 13.7mm thickness, but with a bit more tech packed in.
- Standouts: Two sub-dials on that sleek black dial, a high-frequency 32,768 Hz meca-quartz movement by Seiko VK64, and that signature anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Plus, the UC3 keeps excellent accuracy at ±20 seconds per month.
- Price Tag: RM 2,883—clearly, the style doesn’t come cheap.
“Modello Quattro Classic (UC4). The Tough Military-Inspired Model.”
- Water Resistance: You guessed it, another 300-meter beast.
- Case Specs: Back to 40mm and 13.9mm thickness, with drilled lugs and a fixed bezel for the classic military look.
- Essentials: Featuring the same ultra-durable Seiko NH35A movement, Super-LumiNova® on the dial for low-light legibility, and that hardy stainless steel finish. Perfect for a day out in the wild (or just looking rugged at the office).
- Price Tag: RM 2,470 for this tough-as-nails model.
So, there you have it. All four core models within Unimatic’s Classic collection already in stores at RAW’s boutiques in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 1Utama Shopping Centre.