UNIMATIC has partnered with Luca Nichetto's studio to develop a groundbreaking timepiece, the 'Modello Cinque U5S-NS'. This collaboration fuses UNIMATIC's precision engineering with Nichetto's distinctive aesthetic, resulting in a watch that reimagines time-telling with a playful, yet sophisticated, touch. Inspired by the colorful markings found in children's calendars, the watch's dial transforms the conventional date aperture into a quartet of vibrant, distinctively shaped windows. These colorful elements not only serve as abstract hour markers but also subtly incorporate the 'N' logo of Nichetto Studio, adding a unique signature to this inaugural piece in the Nichecraft Capsule Collection.
UNIMATIC and Nichetto Studio Unveil 'Modello Cinque U5S-NS' Timepiece
In a notable collaboration, UNIMATIC, known for its minimalist and robust timepieces, and the innovative Luca Nichetto's studio, have joined forces to launch the 'Modello Cinque U5S-NS' watch. This timepiece, unveiled on the second day of February in 2026, marks a significant milestone as Nichetto Studio's first foray into the intricate world of watch design and the debut of UNIMATIC's Nichecraft Capsule Collection. The watch's most striking feature is its cool grey grainé textured dial, which offers a refined backdrop for the multi-colored windows. These windows replace the traditional date display, infusing the design with a sense of whimsy and artistic abstraction, drawing inspiration from children's calendars where color often signifies dates. Surrounding this innovative dial is an engraved rehaut with precise five-minute markers, ensuring clarity despite the artistic departure from conventional hour indicators. Time is elegantly conveyed through brushed stainless steel phantom hour and minute hands, complemented by a matte black reverse lollipop seconds hand, which adds a subtle graphic accent and enhances readability. The 'Modello Cinque U5S-NS' is encased in UNIMATIC's signature Modello Cinque sandblasted stainless steel case, characterized by its slim profile. Protecting the unique dial is a double-domed sapphire crystal, meticulously treated with an internal anti-reflective coating to ensure optimal visibility. Further enhancing its craftsmanship, the watch features a screw-down crown and a screwed-in caseback, exquisitely engraved with a custom UNIMATIC x Nichetto Color Wheel motif, underscoring the collaborative spirit. At its heart, the timepiece is powered by the reliable Swiss automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement. It is fitted with a black padded deer leather strap, designed with curved lugs, intricate top stitching, and quick-release spring bars, all secured with sandblasted stainless steel hardware bearing the UNIMATIC signature. Each of these limited-edition watches, numbering only 30 pieces, is presented in a co-branded protective case, accompanied by a warranty card featuring a unique identification seal, emphasizing its exclusivity and artisanal value.
This innovative collaboration between UNIMATIC and Luca Nichetto's studio showcases how traditional timekeeping can be reinterpreted through a lens of artistic design and playful creativity. The 'Modello Cinque U5S-NS' stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary design, blending functional excellence with imaginative aesthetics. It prompts us to consider how everyday objects can transcend their utilitarian purpose to become canvases for storytelling and personal expression, challenging conventional perceptions of luxury and design in the process.