Unimatic x Hodinkee U1-H, U1-HGMT, U2-H Watch Review, Price, and Where to Buy

This isn't the first time Esquire has praised Unimatic's blend of well-built functionality and artfully restrained aesthetics, and unless a rogue asteroid suddenly appears in the stratosphere, it won't be the last. But though it's not an entirely new note to strike, there's simply no ignoring the subtle, super-wearable style on display throughout the new trio of watches the Italian brand debuts today alongside the folks at Hodinkee. If you're looking for a diver, GMT, or field watch you can wear every day—and with every damn thing in your closet—you're not going to want to miss this release.

There are three models included in the lineup, which went live on Hodinkee's website at 11:00 a.m. EDT on July 8. The fan-favorite U1-H diver ($875) has been updated with a Swiss movement, a first for Unimatic. Another notable first: the U1-HGMT ($1,395), a GMT developed specifically for this collaboration and Unimatic's opening foray into world-time watches. And rounding out the selection is Unimatic's sleek, pared-down take on the field watch, the U2-H ($675).

All three are thinner than ever before—all the cases are less than 12mm thick—and each is done up in its own iteration of Hodinkee's signature shade of gray. Honestly, it's hard to say which execution snags the crown, if you're even into parsing that sort of thing. Better, perhaps, to just take a look at the full offering and choose the one that pulls most effectively at your heartstrings.

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-H Limited Edition For Hodinkee

$875 at Hodinkee

What you don't want to do, though, is wait long to make a call on which to get, if you're planning to get one. Each model is limited to just 500 pieces, and Unimatic watches have a nasty habit of selling out with astonishing speed. In other words: time to snatch up your favorite, before you lose your shot at it forever.