Hodinkee, in collaboration with Italian-based watchmaker Unimatic, has just released a new limited edition of three tool watches called the H Series Limited Edition Collection. Since its founding in 2015, Unimatic has carved out a loyal following thanks to its minimalist, no-nonsense approach to sports watches. The new trio of models is limited to 500 pieces each, and contain movements sourced from Switzerland — a first for Unimatic. These new calibers have informed the design, with the case slimmed down to a mere 11.8mm (without the crystal). In addition to reducing the case thicknesses, starting with the H Series, the lugs have also been drilled to make changing straps easier.
The flagship of the new H Series is a GMT watch built on the existing dive watch platform. Driven by a Swiss-made automatic Sellita SW330-2, the U1-HGMT is the first GMT from Unimatic. Presented in a 41.5 mm x 11.8 mm stainless steel case, the GMT is based on the original Modello Uno dive watch. The Modello Uno U1-HGMT Limited Edition For Hodinkee features a faded gray unidirectional bezel, graduated for 24 hours, with a black dial, and a gray GMT hand that can be independently adjusted in 24-hour increments to indicate a second time-zone. The caseback is engraved with the world’s major 24 time zones and is delivered with a 22 mm cordovan black leather strap and an additional NATO-style strap.
The Modello Uno U1-H Limited Edition For Hodinkee dive watch has also been upgraded with a Swiss-made movement, the automatic Sellita SW200-1. Offered in the same 41.5 mm x 11.8 mm stainless steel case as the GMT, with a graduated unidirectional dark gray bezel, the monochromatic aesthetic is distinctive thanks to the light gray dial. A decompression scale is engraved on the caseback. The timepiece comes with a two-piece black rubber strap and NATO-style strap. Completing the collection, the most affordable timepiece in the lineup is the Modello Due U2-H Limited Edition For Hodinkee field watch. Most noticeably, the dial has a so-called “California” dial orientation, which means half Arabic numerals and half-Roman numerals. The caseback is engraved with a military-style bullseye and the individual production number of each watch. The 38.5 mm x 11.8 mm stainless steel case is powered by the same Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement as the dive watch but lacks the crown guards, and is delivered with a black two-piece Cordura strap and an additional NATO-style strap.
For another of Unimatic’s collabs, check out the Unimatic x Norwegian Rain Limited Edition Modello Uno.
