Bought the Yema Superman Heritage in June. After receiving a watch with a faulty bezel, Yema refused to exchange the watch and instead replaced the bezel insert.... with the incorrect one. Yes... Yema replaced the bezel insert with a bezel insert from a different model 🙃After going back and forth for a few months and passed on to every customer service representative possible... I finally got a brand new replacement and love it! Great watch but terrible customer service!
The vintage look is not for everyone but I like it, though I prefer the Superman line of theirs. From a buyers perspective, Yema gives out tons of info on the dimensions of their watches. They even lay out infographs about the dimensions of their bracelet, at least on the "scales" limited edition. That is something I haven't noticed anyone do before. Many companies give out barely anything other than the movement and diameter, some fashion brands don't even bother that much.
I don’t understand all the excitement about in-house movements. in my humble opinion, they are only superior if they are actually superior in performance. I would much rather get an Eta movement than an in-house movement with inferior accuracy. That said, you were a little tough on Yema when the example sent to you was actually running within specifications at -24 seconds/day. I always prefer fast vs slow, but it was within stated specs. Nice thorough review. I wonder how easily local watch makers would be able to get replacement parts.
Agreed. I've found that most collectors are just aping what they heard, and, never stop to question what's so good about an in-house. Watches are the only thing I can think of where status seekers stupidly think that having something that is MORE of a pain in the ass to service is some kind of advantage. Now, in something that is entirely hand made and is a singular work of art, yes, I can see it. However, Omega (for example) has made a big to do about their co-ax movement with claims that, frankly, can be matched by most Seikos. Tudor, trying to shake their image of being wanna-be poor man's Rolex, came out with an in-house movement that may be no better than its predecessor just so they can claim "in-house". That being said, if one has several watches all with ETA or its clones, I can understand a collector's boredom and desire for something different. I'm more into design, but, some people are more into the movements.
Tried talking to Richard Legrande about my watch running too fast, basically told me it was tough, it was within manufacturing spec (22spd) so live with it.. shame as I like the watch, but no customer backup has meant I wouldn’t recommend anyone to buy one.
Wearing my Yema Navygraf Heritage today. I have to say I love this watch. Great piece and that in house movement just makes it for me. Really interested to see what their imminent kick-starter in house chronograph movement is like
Lift angle is only relevant to measuring amplitude, not timing accuracy. You’re fine. Cool watch. I’ve always been interested in the Yema dive watches. Good review Jody.
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
I've had one for about a year. It's a bit of a dog to be honest. The bezel markers are misaligned in such a way that they would never be able to line up with the dial indices because the spacing is different. They claimed it was regulated at +\-6 spd, mine is a consistent +15. They didn't include a warranty card. The lume is just bad. It has a pleasing style but it's not worth the money imho.
I bought one in April and up till now the warranty card is still nowhere to be seen. Did you managed to get yours? Their CS is just full of shit tbh and super shitty communication and transparency
I also have one and I give it a solid C+. My bezel is the same way and it drives me nuts. The 12 is right at the detent so it will always settle one side or the other. The bracelet, while comfortable, feels tinny. The in-house movement (IMHO) is nothing but a liability-- any repair/service will have to be via Yema or long waits while your local watchmaker waits for parts. I would rather have an ETA/SLTA. Agreed on the lume, I can also do without the 'fauxtina' indicies which are half the problem of the lume issue. Otherwise it's fa great watch, very comfortable, nice and low-key, the size works well on my 7.5 inch wrist. I got lucky I guess, mine keeps pretty good time at +/- 8.
Hey Jody. I bought this Navygraf as a small birthday gift for myself some months ago. Am pretty impressed with the built quality. I have 3 issues with it.. My bezel is slightly misaligned to the left at 12 o'clock. The watch stands a little too tall on my wrist.. wish the lugs were slightly more tapered downwards. Also, my Navygraf was running slow (in excess of 20s per day) in the first 2 days of usage! However, it miraculously recovered and now it runs about +1 / +2s per day! Overall, a very nice vintage diver that I am glad to have made the plunge for. 👍 good review
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
@@saintsaturnoxious8344 You are totally right! I suspect they send used watches to so many people. Mine was scratched on the caseback and have you noticed they dont write the serial number? First time in my life. Now I am sure my defected watch was sent to another unlucky guy
At 11:33, I hit the 'Pause' button, got a fresh cup of coffee, came back, situated my chair just right, hit 'Play' and watched the operation begin. You made that look easy! The sign of a true professional. Nice watch - kind of speaks to me, albeit in Gallic.
Hi Jody. Recently got my Superman Armee de L'air. Really happy with my purchase and love the almost spartan look. Mine has the MPB1000 which ran +20sec day. Also adjusted mine and got it to -1sec day pretty easily. Been consistent for like that for a month now. Overall a keeper if you ask me
It’s a cool watch, I was hot on Yema for a while purchasing 2 watches then it all started to go south when they took my money for 10 days for a Heritage 63 Scales bracelet and then they sent me and email to say your Yema Privilege coupon is not valid and we want more money when their website accepted the coupon and my money. I didn’t feel good that they made it sound like I did something wrong so after a few more emails trying to come to a middle ground they said no. I got my money back but i can’t help but to feel I’ve been taken for a fool when they took my money for so many days and didn’t say anything. Yema doesn’t really care about customer retention, I’ve already bought 2 watches and really had my eye on at least a few more. The difference was $108, I was very surprised they would let a lifetime customer go over that little bit of money. I loved the brand but it’s run by very short sighted people who were only looking out for their month end commission check.
Thank’s for saving me headaches mate ! They are for sure very aggressive when you are in their web site... give this give u that bla bla , I love the watch’s and I know the brand Yema but never bought one and now for sure I’m not going to get one savoir fair it’s not the French way for this company!!!!
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
Bear in mind though, those first links joined to the end links don't articulate much, meaning although a reasonable end to end distance, the watch doesn't wear well for smaller wrists. Just wanting to say, to keep people with smaller wrists being disappointed.
I bought a 2-month old Navygraf second hand a few months ago and it was running 90spd fast. Mine has the original MBP1000 movement in it. Sent it back for repair (which I assume was only regulating). I paid for shipping there and they covered costs of getting it back to me. Was only 4 or 5 weeks in total. However it came back still around 30spd fast. So off it's gone again to Yema for fixing (regulating). This time it was a pre-paid collection. A real shame that they couldn't get it down to within tolerance first time and seeing Jody regulate his in really easy fashion makes me think maybe mine has got a more fundamental issue. LOVE the look of the watch and it is finished really beautifully for the money. But they need to have worked wonders on its accuracy for me to be won over with its performance. We'll see soon hopefully.
Yema and the company behind the brand (Ambre) has had a lot of quality control issues, with their in house movement or the case (like asymmetrical lug size on their Superman bronze). On another note, if you like their clasp and driver's extension, you should definitely check and review the Tudor Pelagos 👍
@@misterman1371 I was not comparing it to a Pelagos, there is no competition there, the Pelagos easily win. I'm just saying that the clasp on the Pelagos is one of the best I've ever seen.
@@mephisst0 "easily win" in what category? Just curious; I've seen a lot of people make assumptions about Tudors that simply don't bear out. Crude in-house movements being the main one. I hadn't heard anything about any issues with Yema's quality control. The ones I've seen have been finished very nicely, though I found the bracelet rather basic and stiff.
Pelagos is in a completely different league price wise (probably 6 times the price of this one). It’s a luxury watch. In order to review one Jody would have to have one sent in by a viewer. I guess this channel is mainly about watches that are affordable for the many not just the few. That said, maybe Mr X could oblige?!
I've seen these everywhere lately, and I thought I'd love this watch by the end of your review. But instead, I found myself happily enjoying my RLG Odyssea III all the more. Similar size and finishing, not too distant style-wise... (the Yema is obviously a little more 'vintage') Yeah, ok-- so the Yema has an in-house movement, but I'm quite happy with the Miyota 9039 sitting behind the solid case-back of my RLG, and having saved a few hundred $$ in the process! Between the 19mm lugs, the poor lume, and the 90 click bezel... it's one of those times I wish they'd gotten the small things right. My tip... pick up the updated RLG Oceanfarer for less than $400. You won't regret it! 😁
I love my Navygraph. I have the original M1000 movement, but recently recieved an email from Yema offering a movement swap for their newer M2000 at the cost of $250 usd + return shipping. I thought about it at first, but decided to pass since when the time comes to service the watch, Yema will swap out any worn parts with the newer movement anyway. As always, great review.
Haha! It’s most of the channels. Guess dive watches are just hugely popular amongst watch geeks. I’d love to see a few more dress watches reviewed but they just don’t seem to sell these days.
Good review of this overlooked brand. I purchased the same watch earlier this year direct from Yema. Got the 15% discount and an extra leather strap. It arrived 3 days after I placed the order which is excellent service considering they are in France and I am in Toronto, Ontario. Mine has never run slow. I would say it is running the same as yours after you made the adjustment. They are going to release a GMT model soon which I plan to also purchase. Fantastic value for the money. Cheers.
Yes! Thank you Jodi! I left a comment on a previeous video that the yema superman or the navigraf and the zodiac sea wolf are some of the watches I would like in the 1000$ price range. New watches with vintage heritage... more affordable than an oris 65, and, very important for me, a smaller than average size for a dive watch. All the best from Romania!
For me this watch is a bit like Blade Runner: it's everything I love, but for some reason I just don't connect with it. I don't have that feeling in my chest that says "oh yes" in the same way that perhaps a Zodiac Olympos or the Mido decompression timer does. It's a shame, but great review!
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
@@saintsaturnoxious8344 I feel you. I like Jody's channel but I feel when you are affiliated with companies, the objectivity is questionable. I ordered a Cadison Cadis-oak based on his AliExpress sale video back in March. The watch was a piece of trash. Misaligned indices, uneven lume, ran fast and the bracelet was so badly put together, it regularly left marks on my skin. I now only buy if I have seen the watch in person and I'll never buy a Cadisen or anything from AliExpress again. I enjoy the channel, but I think it's wise to do more research because everyone has different tastes and values they look for in a purchase.
@@cdb5001 Don't blame Ali but do your research. I have some exceptional watches from Ali but try to stick with brands like Sharky/Heimdalr, San Martin, Pagani Design or even Parnis. Personally I don't mind experimenting with other brands, knowing that it's hit or miss. I have a gorgeous $60 "Carnival" dress watch which is perfect because I only wear a few days a year.
@@poulwinther I wasn't impressed with the AliExpress shipping process either. Overall, it was not an enjoyable experience and I'd rather save up my cash for nicer timepieces that are well made.
Lovely looking watch. I'm pretty sure I nearly bought an original on eBay a couple of years ago that was badly advertised but went for a little more than I was willing to pay. Kinda regret that now.
I got a good sub $100 diver for you Jody! Steeldive 1954... Sapphire, NH35, Ceramic Lumed Bezel Insert, 200m. It has the best lume I've come across on an Aliexpress diver (probably comparable to San Martin)! The only stumble is the pressed clasp, but that can be fixed with a $7 milled clasp pick up. There are two options, which both reference back to pretty unique Sub variants: Comex Dials and Sultan of Oman Dials. Not sure if you've already seen it, but if not, I hope I caught your attention!
I've used sharp objects like you used there and after damaging the NH35 on my Invicta Pro Diver I learned that a flat wooden toothpick was easier to work with and actually made it easier to make minute (see what I did there🙃) adjustments. A handsome piece but why oh why 90 clicks? Thanks mate!
My Navygraf so far is pretty good. Everything lines up precisely and so far runs 2s a day slow, which I can live with. Very nicely finished. However I get the issue with a plastic movement holder, surrounding an in-house movement that they hype up (3 million development costs etc etc). It's like buying a bunch of nice flowers and dropping them into a styrofoam cup for safe keeping. Perhaps I'm being unkind, but there is also something about their customer reps being available on line 24/7 at a moment's notice - popping up in boxes when I hit the website. Having said that I'm on my second Yema - their Spacegraf is really spot on IMHO
I think the best thing of the video is your tshirt! I had the Navigraf for one day, terrible experience. I got it scratched and used from someone else. The movements is suspicious: you make a inhouse movement and you sell it for 700 dollars??? Coming from Asia per haps? Mine was losing 1 min per day. But the customer care was perfect and they refunded me. Question: this watch doesnt have serial number anywhere. Thats why probably I got it used......
I had one of those but I sold it. You didn’t show any outside wristshots. The biggest drawback with the Navygraf in my opinion is that it wear incredibly high on the wrist, probably because of the kind of straight:ish lugs and a very protruding caseback. Another thing that you missed in you video was to try out some other straps. The lug holes are on the very tip of the lugs and the lugs are quite long which makes wearing it on anything other than the bracelet really really ugly due to the gap between the strap and case. But it is a very pretty watch.
Thanks for your response about the Yema navigraph I guess I go back off stay still and wait to buy a very nice EZA watch ! @Jodi can you do a review of EZA watch’s ? The Sealander diver or the 1972 Vintage they all are awesome bit expensive ( ETA movement!) but really nice looking watch’s ! Go check them and do a review mate !
Great video as always, Jody! I think the yellow hands and the colour of the indices make it a charming looking watch from an interesting manufacturer. My only gripe with the design is the (lack of) angle of the lugs combined with the protruding caseback, which leaves an ugly gap when on wrist (@ 9:57 in your vid). I don't agree with your reasoning that the indices aren't 'fauxtina' because the original had it as well. That just makes the original one of the first watches in history with 'fauxtina'. 😉
I have a flygraf that seems to be the same case but without the bezel and I agree: i wish the lugs angled down a bit more, especially considering the 39mm case diameter and thickness. It has a bit of "float" going - that gap you mentioned. Is it hideous? Subjective. But it's a thing for sure and it's been one of the reasons I haven't immediately purchased a navygraf, instead looking at other heritage/retro style brands that might have a tighter lay on the wrist.
Excellent video, Jody! I really like this one. I've been looking at Yema a lot recently and may pull the trigger on one or more models. This one looks the business and seems to represent great value for the cash. I'd say the weak lume is a bit disappointing at the price range, but in reality I don't use lume that much and I imagine this watch is pretty legible in low light situations, plus I keep a Casio on the nightstand in case I need to look at the time in the middle of the night. 90 click bezel also isn't a deal breaker either. Hope you can do more Yema soon! Maybe a Rallygraf or the Spacegraf. Thanks Jody!
The hands certainly have plenty of surface area for durable lume; instead it is narrow and paltry. For the price, where is the (vintage-style) box sapphire crystal ? Anyways, lovely sapphire bezel. PS why do screwdown crowns need guards? 🤔 Thanks Jody!
Yema had a sale recently and I was able to get mine for $499.00 shipped to Texas just last week. Next is the pearl diver or the Nationale Blue Navygraf.
A gutsy move there Jody and full marks for doing it. I must agree that watch is how to do vintage properly. Orange because it’s the most legible under water (I think I read somewhere), and the yellow hands work well too. If I did not know better I would swear it was vintage plus as it picks up a few scuffs it will amplify that too. Shame it was not calibrated correctly to start with and the 19mm bracelet but everything else is spot on. Lovely 😍
Orange does NOT work well underwater. That was a marketing ploy by Doxa. Orange and red are the first colors to go when diving due to the water filtering the wavelengths.
Hello, The Yema Rallygraph (Quartz) don't cost too much (under 300€) and looks great... ...could be a good choice for vintage watches lovers. Could you make a futur review of that watch? Thanks, bye.
I would have to believe that the wild time variations are more likely caused by a few rough knocks in shipping... perhaps even a little unnatural overheating while stuff off in a shipping container for months. Bulk mail isn't known for its delicate handling.
If you get a new watch from shipping running out of spec it has likely been magnetized somehow through shipping. Demagnetize it and check it’s accuracy before adjusting.
I own the Yema Superman Maxi-Dial 2 with their in- house movement MBP1000. I've heard many people talk about how much they lose a day . I'm thinking that I must have really lucked out , as mine has consistently run about 4+sec a day for 5 months or so . I usually wear it in a rotation, but it gets weekly wrist time of 24-48 hrs and the rest of the time is in a winder . Anyway, great video and beautiful vintage peice.
That Patent has been Pending since the 1960's - that is a LONG time ! :D So we have a slow running patent application as well as a slow running movement. Wonder it you can regulate the patent application in the same manner that you regulated the movement. What would the Patent Lawyers say? Great review (especially the Lume comparison).
Hey Jody, great video! Was hoping for the timegrapher part as mine is also running slow... Had a bit of a journey with yema and had to return it a couple of times. The third one was flawless except the movement and dial alignment. Latter I was able to fix myself. One point I missed in the video is the ghost position of the crown as it has a date complication but no date on the dial.
If it takes you only a few mins to regulate for accuracy, why doesn’t Yema do it before they go out? It should be good from the start. This is like buying a new car that needs a tune up👎
For once I got lucky, mine is running pretty well so far. I put a green canvas strap on it and looks great, but that bracelet is top notch like you said.
I love this watch and have the Superman heritage. Would have been nice it they kept the date window from the original as there is a date wheel on the movement. Hope the second version of the movement improves the accuracy. Heard a lot of people on forums complain that the watch runs too slow/fast.
Looks good and the yellow hands are appropriate . Given that its a diver it doesn't look like its been built to a formula and has some character. Interesting to see they are offering to upgrade watches with the old movement for the new (albiet for $250)
Love this watch and came very close previously getting one. Hopefully one day I will pick one up. Love the colour scheme and the looks are definitely up my street. I've got a 70s Ricoh automatic that has a yellow/black gradient dial. Definitely a colour combo that works for me. Enjoy your Yema! 👍
You said it all ! Even the big channels said it was from a friend or they send it but it’s a no keeper bla bla bla ! Go figure... money talks loud !!! I was just close too buy one and I live in Europe and I know it’s a watch brand but never saw one ! Even in boutiques or stores! Why is that for a company that invest 3 million in a in house movement (or maybe two movements from what I’ve been told) no thanks 🙏 @Jody !
Excellent job Jody. My 1st comment ever that I recall. You were the 1st watch you tuber I ever subscribed to. I am also a Certified member of Jory. always love your vids
Great stuff as usual Jody. There was a point at which I might have got hold of one of these - like the design and I think they're well priced for what you get - but 'Patent Pending' on the dial was a deal breaker for me. It takes the watch from retro nod to being self-consciously, trying-too-hard retro. Surely the patents aren't pending by now? and if not true, why put it on the dial?
19 mm is bang on 3/4 of an inch. It is the standard strap size for watches sold in the United States market in the 1970s. For example the Rolex standard case (Oyster Precision/Date/DateJust) from this period has 19mm lugs. I own a variety of watches with this strap size; I also used to have a truly gigantic assortment of period NOS straps in 3/4”. When those wore out (and I think some were plain lost) I discovered that 20mm straps work just fine. I have my Rolex on a Vostok dress strap in brown, 20mm; the Rolex-signed buckle even fits nicely. I believe, btw, that 19mm straps were actually only ever sold as 3/4”; every strap from that assortment (which I bought from a retiring jeweler) from quite a few manufacturers were signed “3/4” rather than “19”. Calling them 19s is a recent thing.
Got mine a week ago and if you’ll notice just like the one you’re showing the bezels off by like one til emailed them tothree times never got a response and it has a little bit of backplay also
At 6 feet 3 and 15 stone I’m fine with a 40 or 42 13 mm for me my submariner is perfect . I think you bring up a relevant point though . Many modern pieces are too large .. I think there is definitely a market for smaller thinner pieces with modern aesthetics...
Hi Jody, a successful regulating job can be very satisfying. I wouldn't also dare tinkering with the very expensive ones but I have already been able to turn some NH35 powered chinese specials into decent timekeepers. Cheers mate👍
Excellent review Jody, also really cool on the spot adjustment! Yema did a great homage to their own watch, for the exception of the crystal, everything looks good. The 19mm bracelet, yeah that is a pain, anyway great vid!
Absolutely loving Yema! Very original designs and a great size. Love that bracelet too although 19mm strap can be a problem but with that bracelet, why change it! Great review as always! Ps, I bought the Gerlach Kosmonauta and I love it! Space, the 70s what’s not to love! Being born in 74 and I remember my dads Pulsar, I just had to have one and it doesn’t disappoint!
Hi Jody, It would be a very nice vintage inspired watch. But I’m with the guys who said the colour scheme of the hands and indexes is not their cup of tea... 🤷♂️ Best regards, Claus
Their heritage line keeps it 100% ( except for the switch to saphire ) to the original models. Yema was a very big player back then, but they're really back on tracks since only several years. So the idea was to restart it wit their own legends. I can understand some may not like it, but that's why you see this. You can check out their modern design, or their other divers. They intend to produce more modern, original designs actually. So far they've been keeping their promises in that regard.
Bought the Yema Superman Heritage in June. After receiving a watch with a faulty bezel, Yema refused to exchange the watch and instead replaced the bezel insert.... with the incorrect one. Yes... Yema replaced the bezel insert with a bezel insert from a different model 🙃After going back and forth for a few months and passed on to every customer service representative possible... I finally got a brand new replacement and love it! Great watch but terrible customer service!
Selling directly to the public, and the watch is actually available for purchase. What a novel idea!
"Dad, why has it got a 90 click bezel?" - 'Son, .....it's French.....'
Buahahahaha...
Haha! This watch can be on your wrist only when month have R in it :)
Dmitry Lyakhovenko that’s 8 months innit!
@@villageroma But it's so french :)
😂 😂 😂 😂
The vintage look is not for everyone but I like it, though I prefer the Superman line of theirs. From a buyers perspective, Yema gives out tons of info on the dimensions of their watches. They even lay out infographs about the dimensions of their bracelet, at least on the "scales" limited edition. That is something I haven't noticed anyone do before. Many companies give out barely anything other than the movement and diameter, some fashion brands don't even bother that much.
I don’t understand all the excitement about in-house movements. in my humble opinion, they are only superior if they are actually superior in performance. I would much rather get an Eta movement than an in-house movement with inferior accuracy. That said, you were a little tough on Yema when the example sent to you was actually running within specifications at -24 seconds/day. I always prefer fast vs slow, but it was within stated specs. Nice thorough review. I wonder how easily local watch makers would be able to get replacement parts.
Unless the repair or swapping the movement for a new one will cost a whole new watch it is cool 🤓
Agreed. I've found that most collectors are just aping what they heard, and, never stop to question what's so good about an in-house. Watches are the only thing I can think of where status seekers stupidly think that having something that is MORE of a pain in the ass to service is some kind of advantage. Now, in something that is entirely hand made and is a singular work of art, yes, I can see it. However, Omega (for example) has made a big to do about their co-ax movement with claims that, frankly, can be matched by most Seikos. Tudor, trying to shake their image of being wanna-be poor man's Rolex, came out with an in-house movement that may be no better than its predecessor just so they can claim "in-house". That being said, if one has several watches all with ETA or its clones, I can understand a collector's boredom and desire for something different. I'm more into design, but, some people are more into the movements.
Tried talking to Richard Legrande about my watch running too fast, basically told me it was tough, it was within manufacturing spec (22spd) so live with it.. shame as I like the watch, but no customer backup has meant I wouldn’t recommend anyone to buy one.
Wearing my Yema Navygraf Heritage today. I have to say I love this watch. Great piece and that in house movement just makes it for me. Really interested to see what their imminent kick-starter in house chronograph movement is like
Looks great! Love the yellow hands. Nice to see their heritage continues.
Lift angle is only relevant to measuring amplitude, not timing accuracy. You’re fine. Cool watch. I’ve always been interested in the Yema dive watches. Good review Jody.
Bought one and at first was thinking had I made a mistake. But the more I wear it the more I'm glad I jumped. So different from my other divers.
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
@@saintsaturnoxious8344 Sorry to hear of your disappointment. Hope you get it sorted out soon.
I've had one for about a year. It's a bit of a dog to be honest. The bezel markers are misaligned in such a way that they would never be able to line up with the dial indices because the spacing is different. They claimed it was regulated at +\-6 spd, mine is a consistent +15. They didn't include a warranty card. The lume is just bad.
It has a pleasing style but it's not worth the money imho.
If you know about French car manufacturing quality, it's not a far stretch to assume the watch manufacturing is equally dubious.
I bought one in April and up till now the warranty card is still nowhere to be seen. Did you managed to get yours? Their CS is just full of shit tbh and super shitty communication and transparency
@@cdb5001 Yeah, this has Citroen vibes. Quirky, interesting to look at, kinda fun, but they decided to include a crepe maker instead of a spare tire.
I also have one and I give it a solid C+. My bezel is the same way and it drives me nuts. The 12 is right at the detent so it will always settle one side or the other. The bracelet, while comfortable, feels tinny. The in-house movement (IMHO) is nothing but a liability-- any repair/service will have to be via Yema or long waits while your local watchmaker waits for parts. I would rather have an ETA/SLTA. Agreed on the lume, I can also do without the 'fauxtina' indicies which are half the problem of the lume issue. Otherwise it's fa great watch, very comfortable, nice and low-key, the size works well on my 7.5 inch wrist. I got lucky I guess, mine keeps pretty good time at +/- 8.
Hey Jody. I bought this Navygraf as a small birthday gift for myself some months ago. Am pretty impressed with the built quality. I have 3 issues with it.. My bezel is slightly misaligned to the left at 12 o'clock. The watch stands a little too tall on my wrist.. wish the lugs were slightly more tapered downwards. Also, my Navygraf was running slow (in excess of 20s per day) in the first 2 days of usage! However, it miraculously recovered and now it runs about +1 / +2s per day! Overall, a very nice vintage diver that I am glad to have made the plunge for. 👍 good review
Re bracelet size: I suspect Yema will send a certified purchaser a couple extra links if requested. Keep at it!
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
@@saintsaturnoxious8344 You are totally right! I suspect they send used watches to so many people. Mine was scratched on the caseback and have you noticed they dont write the serial number? First time in my life. Now I am sure my defected watch was sent to another unlucky guy
At 11:33, I hit the 'Pause' button, got a fresh cup of coffee, came back, situated my chair just right, hit 'Play' and watched the operation begin. You made that look easy! The sign of a true professional. Nice watch - kind of speaks to me, albeit in Gallic.
it's pretty crazy that you can get a diver with an inhouse mvmt from a heritage company for less than a 800$. Wish they used a boxed sapfire tho
Yeah, Vostok is pretty cool...
@@SeventhShin lol
@@SeventhShin I have a Yema AND a Vostok.
Seiko... ☝🏻
Citizen
Hi Jody. Recently got my Superman Armee de L'air. Really happy with my purchase and love the almost spartan look.
Mine has the MPB1000 which ran +20sec day. Also adjusted mine and got it to -1sec day pretty easily. Been consistent for like that for a month now.
Overall a keeper if you ask me
Just got mine. Was running +12 to +27 spd. Adjust to -2 to +3 spd now. Super happy now.
Quite like this, it's got a bit of something about it. I was screaming at you to open it up to see the movement and then you did! Thanks!
It’s a cool watch, I was hot on Yema for a while purchasing 2 watches then it all started to go south when they took my money for 10 days for a Heritage 63 Scales bracelet and then they sent me and email to say your Yema Privilege coupon is not valid and we want more money when their website accepted the coupon and my money. I didn’t feel good that they made it sound like I did something wrong so after a few more emails trying to come to a middle ground they said no. I got my money back but i can’t help but to feel I’ve been taken for a fool when they took my money for so many days and didn’t say anything. Yema doesn’t really care about customer retention, I’ve already bought 2 watches and really had my eye on at least a few more. The difference was $108, I was very surprised they would let a lifetime customer go over that little bit of money. I loved the brand but it’s run by very short sighted people who were only looking out for their month end commission check.
I love the Navygraf but so many salty comments about Yema customer service does not fill me with confidence about the brand either mate.
Thank’s for saving me headaches mate ! They are for sure very aggressive when you are in their web site... give this give u that bla bla , I love the watch’s and I know the brand Yema but never bought one and now for sure I’m not going to get one savoir fair it’s not the French way for this company!!!!
one of most nicest and cutest watch at your channel Sir :)
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
Bear in mind though, those first links joined to the end links don't articulate much, meaning although a reasonable end to end distance, the watch doesn't wear well for smaller wrists.
Just wanting to say, to keep people with smaller wrists being disappointed.
Liberté, égalité, Fraternité ! Excellent ! A Yéma on your channel ;)
I do love the retro look of this, but it's too expensive for me.
I bought a 2-month old Navygraf second hand a few months ago and it was running 90spd fast. Mine has the original MBP1000 movement in it.
Sent it back for repair (which I assume was only regulating). I paid for shipping there and they covered costs of getting it back to me. Was only 4 or 5 weeks in total.
However it came back still around 30spd fast. So off it's gone again to Yema for fixing (regulating). This time it was a pre-paid collection.
A real shame that they couldn't get it down to within tolerance first time and seeing Jody regulate his in really easy fashion makes me think maybe mine has got a more fundamental issue. LOVE the look of the watch and it is finished really beautifully for the money. But they need to have worked wonders on its accuracy for me to be won over with its performance. We'll see soon hopefully.
Yema and the company behind the brand (Ambre) has had a lot of quality control issues, with their in house movement or the case (like asymmetrical lug size on their Superman bronze).
On another note, if you like their clasp and driver's extension, you should definitely check and review the Tudor Pelagos 👍
Lol comparing this to a pelagos
@@misterman1371 I was not comparing it to a Pelagos, there is no competition there, the Pelagos easily win. I'm just saying that the clasp on the Pelagos is one of the best I've ever seen.
They now offers upgrading their movement to a new one at a good price
@@mephisst0 "easily win" in what category? Just curious; I've seen a lot of people make assumptions about Tudors that simply don't bear out. Crude in-house movements being the main one. I hadn't heard anything about any issues with Yema's quality control. The ones I've seen have been finished very nicely, though I found the bracelet rather basic and stiff.
Pelagos is in a completely different league price wise (probably 6 times the price of this one). It’s a luxury watch. In order to review one Jody would have to have one sent in by a viewer. I guess this channel is mainly about watches that are affordable for the many not just the few. That said, maybe Mr X could oblige?!
I've seen these everywhere lately, and I thought I'd love this watch by the end of your review. But instead, I found myself happily enjoying my RLG Odyssea III all the more.
Similar size and finishing, not too distant style-wise... (the Yema is obviously a little more 'vintage')
Yeah, ok-- so the Yema has an in-house movement, but I'm quite happy with the Miyota 9039 sitting behind the solid case-back of my RLG, and having saved a few hundred $$ in the process!
Between the 19mm lugs, the poor lume, and the 90 click bezel... it's one of those times I wish they'd gotten the small things right.
My tip... pick up the updated RLG Oceanfarer for less than $400. You won't regret it! 😁
Wow, those Odyssea's look great, going to have to look into those more. I have the Yeam Navygraf, almost 2 years now, and I love it.
I love my Navygraph. I have the original M1000 movement, but recently recieved an email from Yema offering a movement swap for their newer M2000 at the cost of $250 usd + return shipping. I thought about it at first, but decided to pass since when the time comes to service the watch, Yema will swap out any worn parts with the newer movement anyway. As always, great review.
I think you should rename your channel into "Just One More Diver".
Suits me just fine 🤪
damyr
:D :D
I want just one more GMT 😭
New channel?
Haha! It’s most of the channels. Guess dive watches are just hugely popular amongst watch geeks. I’d love to see a few more dress watches reviewed but they just don’t seem to sell these days.
Good review of this overlooked brand. I purchased the same watch earlier this year direct from Yema. Got the 15% discount and an extra leather strap. It arrived 3 days after I placed the order which is excellent service considering they are in France and I am in Toronto, Ontario. Mine has never run slow. I would say it is running the same as yours after you made the adjustment. They are going to release a GMT model soon which I plan to also purchase. Fantastic value for the money. Cheers.
Apart from the timing issue which I assume is a fluke, I love this watch. One of the best vintage divers on the market today imho.
Think Yema are doing brilliant stuff lately, nice to see their brand presence growing the way it is!
Yes! Thank you Jodi! I left a comment on a previeous video that the yema superman or the navigraf and the zodiac sea wolf are some of the watches I would like in the 1000$ price range. New watches with vintage heritage... more affordable than an oris 65, and, very important for me, a smaller than average size for a dive watch. All the best from Romania!
For me this watch is a bit like Blade Runner: it's everything I love, but for some reason I just don't connect with it. I don't have that feeling in my chest that says "oh yes" in the same way that perhaps a Zodiac Olympos or the Mido decompression timer does. It's a shame, but great review!
If you're talking Blade Runner 2049, I fully agree with you. A film with a lot of flash but no soul.
I bought it and the quality control is horrendous. The bezel was terribly misaligned to the point where it's not pleasant to look at the watch. When I inquired to Yema about this they said this is normal for divers. Then they lied about when I'll get a a return label for them to fix the watch. I am very disappointed with the whole experience, not only with the watch itself but their apathetic customer service. Don't expect a return label or swift refund. Avoid the headaches.
@@saintsaturnoxious8344 I feel you. I like Jody's channel but I feel when you are affiliated with companies, the objectivity is questionable.
I ordered a Cadison Cadis-oak based on his AliExpress sale video back in March. The watch was a piece of trash. Misaligned indices, uneven lume, ran fast and the bracelet was so badly put together, it regularly left marks on my skin.
I now only buy if I have seen the watch in person and I'll never buy a Cadisen or anything from AliExpress again.
I enjoy the channel, but I think it's wise to do more research because everyone has different tastes and values they look for in a purchase.
@@cdb5001 Don't blame Ali but do your research. I have some exceptional watches from Ali but try to stick with brands like Sharky/Heimdalr, San Martin, Pagani Design or even Parnis. Personally I don't mind experimenting with other brands, knowing that it's hit or miss. I have a gorgeous $60 "Carnival" dress watch which is perfect because I only wear a few days a year.
@@poulwinther I wasn't impressed with the AliExpress shipping process either. Overall, it was not an enjoyable experience and I'd rather save up my cash for nicer timepieces that are well made.
Due to my love for Seiko and their 19mm lug width, this is the most common strap measure I have in my collection.😂
The lift angle for the MBP1000 is 52 degrees from Yema. I don’t have the 2000, but given their near identical architecture, I’d bet they are the same.
Thanks John! That was what the Weishi 1000 was set at by default.
You could contact Yema but if like me and the QC issue i have with my Superman, they don't even bother replying to emails.
Lovely looking watch. I'm pretty sure I nearly bought an original on eBay a couple of years ago that was badly advertised but went for a little more than I was willing to pay. Kinda regret that now.
Domed Sapphire would have look great especially for that price.
Make sure you silicone grease up that caseback gasket! Excellent job regulating it!
Usually not a fan of fauxtina but have to admit, she is a beaut! Really like Yema's design language.
I got a good sub $100 diver for you Jody! Steeldive 1954... Sapphire, NH35, Ceramic Lumed Bezel Insert, 200m. It has the best lume I've come across on an Aliexpress diver (probably comparable to San Martin)! The only stumble is the pressed clasp, but that can be fixed with a $7 milled clasp pick up. There are two options, which both reference back to pretty unique Sub variants: Comex Dials and Sultan of Oman Dials. Not sure if you've already seen it, but if not, I hope I caught your attention!
I've used sharp objects like you used there and after damaging the NH35 on my Invicta Pro Diver I learned that a flat wooden toothpick was easier to work with and actually made it easier to make minute (see what I did there🙃) adjustments. A handsome piece but why oh why 90 clicks? Thanks mate!
Looks fantastic on wrist and it’s nice to see its so close to the original design, other company’s take note !!
Nice shirt mate, Senna's lid can be spotted from outer space.
My Navygraf so far is pretty good. Everything lines up precisely and so far runs 2s a day slow, which I can live with. Very nicely finished. However I get the issue with a plastic movement holder, surrounding an in-house movement that they hype up (3 million development costs etc etc). It's like buying a bunch of nice flowers and dropping them into a styrofoam cup for safe keeping. Perhaps I'm being unkind, but there is also something about their customer reps being available on line 24/7 at a moment's notice - popping up in boxes when I hit the website. Having said that I'm on my second Yema - their Spacegraf is really spot on IMHO
Some of the King Seikos had a F/S adjusting screw between the lugs. Very convenient!
I think the best thing of the video is your tshirt! I had the Navigraf for one day, terrible experience. I got it scratched and used from someone else. The movements is suspicious: you make a inhouse movement and you sell it for 700 dollars??? Coming from Asia per haps? Mine was losing 1 min per day. But the customer care was perfect and they refunded me. Question: this watch doesnt have serial number anywhere. Thats why probably I got it used......
My favorite watch channel. Look forward to seeing every video. Thanks for all your hard work
Thanks Michael! Thanks for watching the channel mate.
Stunning, the best brand for real world money out there right now. Right on my shopping list. Very elegant and wearable too. If Bond were french.....
I had one of those but I sold it. You didn’t show any outside wristshots. The biggest drawback with the Navygraf in my opinion is that it wear incredibly high on the wrist, probably because of the kind of straight:ish lugs and a very protruding caseback. Another thing that you missed in you video was to try out some other straps. The lug holes are on the very tip of the lugs and the lugs are quite long which makes wearing it on anything other than the bracelet really really ugly due to the gap between the strap and case. But it is a very pretty watch.
Thanks for your response about the Yema navigraph I guess I go back off stay still and wait to buy a very nice EZA watch ! @Jodi can you do a review of EZA watch’s ? The Sealander diver or the 1972 Vintage they all are awesome bit expensive ( ETA movement!) but really nice looking watch’s ! Go check them and do a review mate !
Great video as always, Jody! I think the yellow hands and the colour of the indices make it a charming looking watch from an interesting manufacturer. My only gripe with the design is the (lack of) angle of the lugs combined with the protruding caseback, which leaves an ugly gap when on wrist (@ 9:57 in your vid).
I don't agree with your reasoning that the indices aren't 'fauxtina' because the original had it as well. That just makes the original one of the first watches in history with 'fauxtina'. 😉
I have a flygraf that seems to be the same case but without the bezel and I agree: i wish the lugs angled down a bit more, especially considering the 39mm case diameter and thickness. It has a bit of "float" going - that gap you mentioned. Is it hideous? Subjective. But it's a thing for sure and it's been one of the reasons I haven't immediately purchased a navygraf, instead looking at other heritage/retro style brands that might have a tighter lay on the wrist.
Excellent video, Jody! I really like this one. I've been looking at Yema a lot recently and may pull the trigger on one or more models. This one looks the business and seems to represent great value for the cash. I'd say the weak lume is a bit disappointing at the price range, but in reality I don't use lume that much and I imagine this watch is pretty legible in low light situations, plus I keep a Casio on the nightstand in case I need to look at the time in the middle of the night. 90 click bezel also isn't a deal breaker either. Hope you can do more Yema soon! Maybe a Rallygraf or the Spacegraf. Thanks Jody!
The hands certainly have plenty of surface area for durable lume; instead it is narrow and paltry.
For the price, where is the (vintage-style) box sapphire crystal ?
Anyways, lovely sapphire bezel.
PS why do screwdown crowns need guards? 🤔
Thanks Jody!
Yema had a sale recently and I was able to get mine for $499.00 shipped to Texas just last week. Next is the pearl diver or the Nationale Blue Navygraf.
Good deal for that money. Just check the movement is running on time!
A gutsy move there Jody and full marks for doing it. I must agree that watch is how to do vintage properly. Orange because it’s the most legible under water (I think I read somewhere), and the yellow hands work well too. If I did not know better I would swear it was vintage plus as it picks up a few scuffs it will amplify that too. Shame it was not calibrated correctly to start with and the 19mm bracelet but everything else is spot on. Lovely 😍
Orange does NOT work well underwater. That was a marketing ploy by Doxa. Orange and red are the first colors to go when diving due to the water filtering the wavelengths.
m39fan I know nothing!! 😕
Hello,
The Yema Rallygraph (Quartz) don't cost too much (under 300€) and looks great...
...could be a good choice for vintage watches lovers.
Could you make a futur review of that watch?
Thanks, bye.
I would have to believe that the wild time variations are more likely caused by a few rough knocks in shipping... perhaps even a little unnatural overheating while stuff off in a shipping container for months. Bulk mail isn't known for its delicate handling.
If you get a new watch from shipping running out of spec it has likely been magnetized somehow through shipping. Demagnetize it and check it’s accuracy before adjusting.
I've owned mine since jan and it's my favorite watch , quirks and all. I do occasionally wear it on an Uncle Seiko Tropic strap which is great.
instagram.com/p/CANtIt2HQng/?igshid=2llejj2690yj pic for reference
Love mine too. It looks great on a 19mm Uncle Seiko Tropic Strap.
Great t-shirt! A few years ago there was a tag-heuer Ayrton Senna model. Was he ever associated with "more loved" watch brands? Regards from Portugal
I own the Yema Superman Maxi-Dial 2 with their in- house movement MBP1000. I've heard many people talk about how much they lose a day . I'm thinking that I must have really lucked out , as mine has consistently run about 4+sec a day for 5 months or so . I usually wear it in a rotation, but it gets weekly wrist time of 24-48 hrs and the rest of the time is in a winder . Anyway, great video and beautiful vintage peice.
Hey there Jody.. I'm late in catching up with many of your reviews.. but I love them.. so well done!
Frank in Colorado
That Patent has been Pending since the 1960's - that is a LONG time ! :D So we have a slow running patent application as well as a slow running movement. Wonder it you can regulate the patent application in the same manner that you regulated the movement. What would the Patent Lawyers say? Great review (especially the Lume comparison).
Where they beat Steinhart is the first centrelink on the bracelet... this one looks like integrated and flows much better around the wrist.
Hey Jody, great video! Was hoping for the timegrapher part as mine is also running slow... Had a bit of a journey with yema and had to return it a couple of times. The third one was flawless except the movement and dial alignment. Latter I was able to fix myself. One point I missed in the video is the ghost position of the crown as it has a date complication but no date on the dial.
If it takes you only a few mins to regulate for accuracy, why doesn’t Yema do it before they go out? It should be good from the start. This is like buying a new car that needs a tune up👎
Cough... Seiko... Cough
For once I got lucky, mine is running pretty well so far. I put a green canvas strap on it and looks great, but that bracelet is top notch like you said.
Also it's a dive watch. Yellow and orange are the most clear to read under water.
I love this watch and have the Superman heritage. Would have been nice it they kept the date window from the original as there is a date wheel on the movement. Hope the second version of the movement improves the accuracy. Heard a lot of people on forums complain that the watch runs too slow/fast.
That is Gorgeous! Wow Yema are knocking it out of the park. Also I just ate 1 million scoville unit ghost pepper hot sauce. Wow!
Great stuff. Wish you had included video of your adjusting the movement. But, there are videos out there on that as well.
What a gorgeous watch! I really love divers watches with a vintage look... but why a 90-click bezel and why not a 20mm lug width?
RIP Ayrton Senna.
Looks good and the yellow hands are appropriate . Given that its a diver it doesn't look like its been built to a formula and has some character. Interesting to see they are offering to upgrade watches with the old movement for the new (albiet for $250)
Nice, but how difficult would it be to get it serviced with that movement. ETA is doable everywhere.
I took the bait on the Navygraf, and while it does run 3-4ish seconds slow/day, scooping it up brand new for $650 makes me feel pretty good about it!
Love this watch and came very close previously getting one. Hopefully one day I will pick one up. Love the colour scheme and the looks are definitely up my street. I've got a 70s Ricoh automatic that has a yellow/black gradient dial. Definitely a colour combo that works for me. Enjoy your Yema! 👍
Yes and how many watch channels disclosed their Yema was sent to them for free?
The one you're watching...
💪💪 I think a few did, but perhaps not the biggest ones..... 🤔
You said it all ! Even the big channels said it was from a friend or they send it but it’s a no keeper bla bla bla ! Go figure... money talks loud !!! I was just close too buy one and I live in Europe and I know it’s a watch brand but never saw one ! Even in boutiques or stores! Why is that for a company that invest 3 million in a in house movement (or maybe two movements from what I’ve been told) no thanks 🙏 @Jody !
Excellent job Jody. My 1st comment ever that I recall. You were the 1st watch you tuber I ever subscribed to. I am also a Certified member of Jory. always love your vids
Thanks Stuart!!
Great stuff as usual Jody. There was a point at which I might have got hold of one of these - like the design and I think they're well priced for what you get - but 'Patent Pending' on the dial was a deal breaker for me. It takes the watch from retro nod to being self-consciously, trying-too-hard retro. Surely the patents aren't pending by now? and if not true, why put it on the dial?
That a pretty good looking watch Jody! Definitely Oris 65 vibes which is NO bad thing!! May have to consider this Yema 👍🏻
19 mm is bang on 3/4 of an inch. It is the standard strap size for watches sold in the United States market in the 1970s. For example the Rolex standard case (Oyster Precision/Date/DateJust) from this period has 19mm lugs. I own a variety of watches with this strap size; I also used to have a truly gigantic assortment of period NOS straps in 3/4”. When those wore out (and I think some were plain lost) I discovered that 20mm straps work just fine. I have my Rolex on a Vostok dress strap in brown, 20mm; the Rolex-signed buckle even fits nicely.
I believe, btw, that 19mm straps were actually only ever sold as 3/4”; every strap from that assortment (which I bought from a retiring jeweler) from quite a few manufacturers were signed “3/4” rather than “19”. Calling them 19s is a recent thing.
I like the looks of that watch. If I get one and it's not running to" tolerance" I'm going to send it to you if that is ok.
Oooh very nice, like this one! Great review Jody.
One other difference to the original 70's version - it had a date complication!
Very nice T-shirt sir! And watch!
Got mine a week ago and if you’ll notice just like the one you’re showing the bezels off by like one til emailed them tothree times never got a response and it has a little bit of backplay also
At 6 feet 3 and 15 stone I’m fine with a 40 or 42 13 mm for me my submariner is perfect . I think you bring up a relevant point though . Many modern pieces are too large .. I think there is definitely a market for smaller thinner pieces with modern aesthetics...
Nice job Jody. You should take your watches apart more often. :) Would be nice if it had a date function.
Hi Jody, a successful regulating job can be very satisfying. I wouldn't also dare tinkering with the very expensive ones but I have already been able to turn some NH35 powered chinese specials into decent timekeepers. Cheers mate👍
Excellent review Jody, also really cool on the spot adjustment! Yema did a great homage to their own watch, for the exception of the crystal, everything looks good. The 19mm bracelet, yeah that is a pain, anyway great vid!
Love the Music Jody!! Perfect! U are a real tinker! Thanks
This is ridiculous, I keep saying Helloooooo back at the start of every video now 🤭
🤣👍
Jody, on a Timegrapher incorrect lift angle affects the measured amplitude only.
Absolutely loving Yema! Very original designs and a great size. Love that bracelet too although 19mm strap can be a problem but with that bracelet, why change it! Great review as always! Ps, I bought the Gerlach Kosmonauta and I love it! Space, the 70s what’s not to love! Being born in 74 and I remember my dads Pulsar, I just had to have one and it doesn’t disappoint!
This watch looks gorgeous. Would be much better if it is around $500, and has 20mm lug.
Thanks for bringing this one to my attention. Definitely worth a look 👌
Must add though, Yema should really regulate their watches before sale.
Hi Jody,
It would be a very nice vintage inspired watch. But I’m with the guys who said the colour scheme of the hands and indexes is not their cup of tea... 🤷♂️
Best regards,
Claus
Great looking watch, but i just don't understand why they kept the "patent pending" on the dial?!? Kinda ruins it for me
Pat pending makes it seem half finnished
Their heritage line keeps it 100% ( except for the switch to saphire ) to the original models.
Yema was a very big player back then, but they're really back on tracks since only several years. So the idea was to restart it wit their own legends. I can understand some may not like it, but that's why you see this.
You can check out their modern design, or their other divers. They intend to produce more modern, original designs actually. So far they've been keeping their promises in that regard.
Beautiful watch really reminds me of the IWC Aquatimer 2000 3536
For those who like flipping their watches, Yema holds their used price reasonably well