A Minimalist Modern Aesthetic
In the ever evolving world of watches, few timepieces can boast the unique blend of art and craftsmanship that Unimatic can. The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) Unimatic Modello Uno Diving Watch is no exception. Limited to a small number of lucky owners, this watch pushes the boundaries of minimalist design, offering a perfect fusion of artistic freedom and functionality. Let's take a closer look at the noteworthy features and aesthetics behind this collaboration
A Colorful Tribute to MoMA
If you have ever entered the MoMa, you can instantly tell this is a homage to the Museum of Modern Art's renowned color palette. The watch's dial is adorned with faces in colors carefully selected from MoMA's spectrum. These hues lend a sense of artistic vibrancy to the watch, elevating it to a true work of wearable art. To further celebrate this connection, the watch features hands and geometric shapes in place of traditional numbers, all adorned with colors from the Museum's palette. The iconic MoMA logo graces the face, cementing the watch's place as a nod to the modern art aesthetic.
MoMA Unimatic Modello Variations
The collection comes in three distinct color ways that pay direct homage to the MoMA palette. Each variation is striking and offers a high contrast and vivid colors. The three color options are Blue/Light Blue, Green/Pink and Yellow/Blue.
Images Courtesy of Unimatic
Dive into the Features
The MoMA Unimatic Modello Uno Diving Watch doesn't just focus on aesthetics though; it combines them with a wealth of impressive features:
Luminous Brilliance: In low-light or dark conditions, the luminous/luminova indexes and hands ensure that the watch remains a reliable timekeeping companion.
Water Resistance: Each piece surpasses enterprise standards with 300m of water resistance rating
Italian Craftsmanship: Crafted in Italy, the watch showcases exquisite craftsmanship, with a brushed stainless steel 40mm case that seamlessly integrates with the 41.5mm bezel.
Crystal Clarity: The double-domed sapphire crystal, adorned with an inner side anti-reflective coating, offers crystal-clear visibility of the dial, ensuring you never miss a moment.
Super-LumiNova Magic: With Super-LumiNova® dark blue accents, off-white closed second rail, and dial trims, legibility is not compromised, even in challenging conditions.
Precision Movement: At its heart lies the automatic movement, powered by the SEIKO NH35A calibre. This movement features self-winding and manual winding options, and it even includes a hacking seconds hand for precise time setting.
Accuracy and Power: The watch offers impressive accuracy, with a deviation of +40/-20 seconds per day (typically lesser than this range) and an industry standard 41-hour power reserve.
Resilience to Magnetism: The watch boasts antimagnetic properties exceeding 4,800 A/m, ensuring that magnetic fields won't interfere with its precision.
Comfortable Strap: The black TPU two-piece strap with brushed stainless steel hardware, signed Unimatic, combines both style and comfort.
Safety at Sea: For divers, the 120-click mono-directional safety bezel and black aluminum insert with a raised lume dot provide essential tools for underwater exploration.
The Design Visionaries
The minds behind this artistic marvel are designers Simone Nunziato and Giovanni Moro. Their visionary approach to blending art with functionality is evident in every detail of this watch, making it not just a timepiece but a wearable masterpiece.
Dimensions and Italian Origin
The watch boasts a case measuring 41.5mm in diameter and 12.9mm in height, with a band that is 10.5 inches long and 0.87 inches wide. Crafted in Italy, this timepiece is a testament to the rich heritage of Italian design and craftsmanship.
An Exciting Collaboration
We talk about about watches being art, but the MoMA Exclusive Unimatic Modello Uno Diving Watch is quite literally that. Unimatic has a track record of striking design and minimalist cues that are a nod to their founders' design heritage. There may not be a better collaborative partner then MoMA when considering that design heritage. We are excited to see watchmakers injecting fun into their designs and introducing an entirely new demographic to the world of watches.
Price:
$730 Non-Members and $657 for MoMA Members
Thank you to Unimatic for all images and additional Information for this article.
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