Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz blue dial blue leather strap 38,5 mm

Yema, a legend of regatta chronographs

Founded in 1948, French watch brand Yema quickly established itself as a major player in the world of sports and sailing. Yema regatta watches, notably the famous Yachtingraf, have left their mark on the history of sports watchmaking. These chronographs, designed specifically for the needs of sailors and regatta racers, were distinguished by their precision, robustness and avant-garde design. Today, Yema's vintage models are highly sought-after by collectors, testifying to the timeless heritage of this French brand.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière: A tribute to nautical tradition

Dive into the heart of watchmaking history with the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière. Inspired by the regatta chronographs of the 60s, this watch combines vintage design and modern technicality. The Yachtingrafière Croisière stands out thanks to its oversized "big-eye" sub-counter. The rare highlighting of the minute counter adds dynamism and uniqueness, setting it apart from other chronographs. Specifically designed for regatta starts, it acts as a countdown to the start of a sailing race, helping helmsmen to get into the best position to reach the starting line at full speed, just as the gun sounds.

The Yema Yachtingraf boasts a sleek, sporty design, highlighted by a stainless steel case with sober lines (38.5 mm in diameter and 10.3 thick). The chrono pushers are naturally grafted onto the case. The "turned" lugs also known as "faceted lyre lugs" invented by the famous designer Genta, with their polished-brushed finishes ensure a play of different textures that bring relief and personality to this model.

This model is directly inspired by the iconic 1969 Yema Yachtingraf Croisière. Its deep, mysterious midnight-blue dial is enhanced by contrasting hour markers and hands. There are touches of red in the form of an inverted Swiss cross, and white on the counters and flange. The whole is protected by a domed hesalite crystal, as on the models of the period.

At nine o'clock we find the oversized regatta minute countdown, at six o'clock the seconds hand and at three o'clock the 24-hour counter in the form of an inverted Swiss cross.

Finally, the leather or Milanese mesh strap ensures optimum comfort. Water-resistant to 100 meters, this watch is ready to accompany you on all your seafaring adventures.

A precise and robust mecha-quartz caliber:

Equipped with the Seiko VK63 caliber, the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière AAE offers a successful marriage of tradition and modernity. This hybrid mechanical-quartz movement ensures impeccable chronometric precision and rock-solid reliability, while offering the feel of a mechanical chronograph caliber. Indeed, the time-measurement functions of this Seiko VK63 hybrid movement are powered by a quartz caliber, while the chronograph function is controlled by a mechanical module that allows the second hand to move continuously for a sharper feel