italian watch company unimatic have teamed up with master engraver, stefano muffolini, to add a touch of exclusivity to their exquisite timepieces. through this project unimatic aims to blend functionality with a touch of exclusivity, valorising craftsmanship by paying homage to tradition and attention to detail.

unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
the bespoke element will be available on unimatic’s modello due design, images courtesy of unimatic

 

 

carved by hand in his workshop, set in gardone val trompia, bescia, muffolini is the heir to an artesanal legacy going back five hundred years, renowned worldwide for luxury firearms manufacturing. the new partnership will see this mastering of technique applied to unimatic’s modello due design, a watch whose streamlined aesthetic makes the perfect canvas for embellishment.
unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
master engraver, stefano muffolini

 

 

the unique service is complimented by a collaborative design process, in line with unimatic’s vision to supply unique designs and non serial editions. each timepiece is studied together by both muffolini and its future owner, who can request any finish and particular detail.
unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
the service allows users to apply ornate designers to their watches

 

 

the engraving process takes at least 30 hours of careful work and can produce various results, from exquisite, traditional english ‘rose and scroll’, to ornate drawing. once finished, black paints or inks are used to create different layers of depth by darkening removed and lower areas of exposed metal.
unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
the engraving process takes at least 30 hours of careful work

 

 

as with the original model’s specifications, the engraved modello due retains the 30 ATM water resistant mark, providing a water resistance of up to 300 metres.

unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
various results include exquisite traditional english ‘rose and scroll’, to any other type of ornate drawing

 

unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
every design is studied by the master engraver

 

unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
all the process is done by hand and aims to give the owner a truly one of a kind watch

 

unimatic employs master decorator of guns to create unique timepieces
the collaboration aims to valorise craftsmanship