UNIMATIC, the Italian watchmaker known for its minimalist designs, has launched a new capsule collection in collaboration with German car manufacturer RUF Automobile and cultural brand Highsnobiety. This exclusive collection introduces two limited-edition chronograph diver watches, crafted to celebrate RUF’s 85th anniversary and its legacy in the automotive world.
Overview of the Collection
The collection features two distinct models: the Modello Tre U3-RUF-G and the Modello Tre U3-RUF-B. Both watches, made in Italy from stainless steel, reflect the shared design vision of UNIMATIC, RUF, and Highsnobiety. These timepieces highlight RUF’s racing heritage while maintaining the functional and minimalist aesthetic characteristic of UNIMATIC.
Modello Tre U3-RUF-G
The Modello Tre U3-RUF-G, limited to 100 pieces, stands out with its cool gray dial and the RUF green logo, a signature color associated with RUF’s vehicles. The watch includes two concentric subdials with Super-LumiNova® C1 white markers, ensuring readability in low-light conditions. The RUF green aluminum tachymeter bezel insert and cool gray trims further enhance its distinctive design.
Constructed from solid 316 stainless steel with a brushed finish, the U3-RUF-G withstands the elements with a water resistance of up to 300 meters. The robust design features a 2.5 mm thick double domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a 2 mm thick screwed-in caseback, and a secure 8 mm diameter crown. The VK64 meca-quartz movement ensures precise timekeeping, offering a 1/5 second chronograph function and a 60-minute counter. The RUF green nylon NATO strap, equipped with brushed stainless steel hardware engraved with the UNIMATIC logo, completes the timepiece.
Modello Tre U3-RUF-B
The Modello Tre U3-RUF-B, also limited to 100 pieces, offers a more subdued yet striking design. This model features a matte black dial with the RUF yellow logo, paired with Super-LumiNova® GL yellow markers. The solid 316 stainless steel case, finished in black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), provides a sleek, modern look while enhancing durability.
Like its counterpart, the U3-RUF-B includes a 2.5 mm thick double domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal and water resistance up to 300 meters. The VK64 meca-quartz movement drives the watch, ensuring reliable timing accuracy. A black nylon NATO strap with DLC black brushed finish hardware, signed by UNIMATIC, completes the design.
Conclusion
UNIMATIC’s latest capsule collection, created in collaboration with RUF Automobile and Highsnobiety, brings together watchmaking precision and automotive heritage. The Modello Tre U3-RUF-G and U3-RUF-B offer meticulously crafted designs that celebrate RUF’s 85 years of innovation in the automotive industry while embodying the design philosophies of all three collaborators.
For those interested in these limited-edition timepieces, further details can be found on UNIMATIC’s official website. Each watch comes with a 24-month worldwide warranty and is part of a unique production run of only 100 pieces per model.
