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Regatta Yachttimers

An overview of sailing regatta watches.

The only French brand in this regatta-yachttimer overview is Yema. Founded in 1948 in Besançon (Doubs) by Henry Louis Belmont, the company distinguished itself in the very beginning by creating the first automatic chronometers manufactured entirely in France. The brand became fairly popular in France in the 1960’s and 1970’s with both consumer and military sales, including the watches related to the French space missions!

On March 3, 1967  Henry L. Blum of Montres Yema S.A. filed a patent for a ‘Watch for Yachting and Underwater use’ . You can download the complete Swiss patent (CH 483.047) as a PDF here , or here if you prefer English (USA 3,427,800).

  Yema patent US3,427,800 filed by H.L. Blum.

This resulted in the introduction of the Yema Yachtingraf   in 1966. All together 6 different models (7 if you count type 6 in standard or jumbo case as two) of the Yachtingraf  were sold between 1966 and 1970. Type 1 (Valjoux 92), type 2 ( Valjoux 7733 or 7734) and type 3 (Valjoux 7734 with date) have a subdial counting the seconds at 9 o’clock, and an oversized 30 minutes subdial at 3 o’clock, divided into 6 differently coloured segments representing 5 minutes each.

Yema Yachtingraf, 3 versions, 3 different calibers.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf – type 1.

• Reference: the first model, rare, two subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 92 movement.
• Case size: Ø 38 mm
• Year: 1966.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf – type 2.

• Reference: two subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7733 / 7734 movement.
• Year: 1966/1967.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf  – type 3.

• Reference: two subdials, and a date window at 6 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7734 movement.

Type 4 and 5, the Yachtingraf Croisière models, have an extra third subdial at 6 o’clock with a 12 hour register. By means of a red cross over this subdial it counts double, up to 24 hours. Type 6 has an indicator disk underneath the dial, for an optimum countdown.

And the Yema Yachtingraf versions 4, 5 and 6.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf Croissière – type 4.

• Reference: 92 001L. Silver subdial at 9 o’clock, third subdial at 6 o’clock,
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 72 movement.
• Year: 1969.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf Croissière   – type 5.

• Reference: 9314. Black subdial at 9 o’clock, third subdial at 6 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7736 movement.
• Case size: Ø 38 mm.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf Régate  – type 6.

• Reference: with a special indicator disk in stead of a hand.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7733S movement.
• Case size: either normal case Ø 39 mm or jumbo size Ø 44 mm.
• Year: 1970.

The Yema Yachtingraf Régate was available in two different case sizes, the first one with the black logo at 6 o’clock measuring Ø 39 mm and with a tachymeter along the outer edge of the dial, and a second version with the blue logo at 6 o’clock measuring Ø 44 mm. The last one is also referred to as Régate – Jumbo.

How the countdown function works:

Definitely type 6 is the most interesting one. It has a 15 minutes register at 3 o’clock, and a smal indicator disk that rotates under a special cut-out in the dial. The indicator disk moves every 30 seconds, jumping half a minute further to the start of the race.

The Yema Yachtingraf Régate has the crown to set the time at 3 o’clock and two pushers for the countdown function. One pusher at 2 o’clock for start/stop, and one pusher at 4 o’clock for reset.

After a reset the countdown subdial shows 1-2-3-4-5 and red in the 6th small window. When the chronograph is activated at the first gunshot the countdown starts and the big white sweep hand is set in motion clockwise. After 30 seconds the indicator disk moves half a minute, and so it does again after 60 seconds, now showing 0-1-2-3-4. A slide bar shows the first minute in blue. After the first 5 minutes of the countdown, when the second gunshot is fired, the 6th window in the dial takes over the countdown: 5 more minutes to go.

Again one minute later, with another 4 more minutes to go, the first window is showing red. Three minutes later, only 1 more minute to go, and 4 windows showing red. Then, as the final gunshot sounds, all 5 windows are red and the 6th window shows 0. Off you go!

Yema advertisement with the Yachtingraf-Croisière.

Variations:

The Yema Yachtingraf’s are unmistakable recognizable by their big colorful minutes countdown subdial, which is also well described in the patent listed above. And although they are not related to Yema in any way, several smaller watch brands have used the same subdial for a Yachting version of their watch. Probably with a license by Yema for the dial layout. The only exeption is the brand Le Jour, which was actually the North American rebranded distributer for Yema in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Here are some examples:

Branded Alsta Le Jour Yachtingraf , Le Jour Yachtingraf   (US version) and Thermidor De Luxe Yachtingraf :

Branded Puerto Azul (without it’s bezel),  Technos Sportsgraph  (with a Landeron 248 movement) and Relide Spacemaster :

Branded Yachting Chronograph  (Valjoux 7733),  Jaques-Droz and Gallet :

Branded Datzward Seamagnum (Valjoux 7730), Lider Yachtingraf   (Valjoux 7733) and La Martine   (Valjoux 7733):

Branded Lunich Watch (Valjoux 7733), Dichi Watch (Valjoux 7730) and Wingo :

x – x – x – x – x – x – x – x – x – x

In the mid 1970’s the first quartz movements were introduced, and also Yema decided to invest heavily in the research en development of new models with a quartz movement. This resulted among others in the second (quartz) generation of the Yema Yachtingraf   in 1977.

In 1982 John Henry Belmont Jr. takes over as CEO of Yema from his father. But he has other plans with the company, and decided to sell Yema in 1988 to the Japanese Seiko Watch Corporation. In 1995 Yema became a subsidiary to the Hattori-Seiko group under the name Yema S.A. It’s obvious that many of the Seiko movements are used in a Yema watch during that period.

In 1992 Yema is sponsoring the French team with skipper and helmsman Marc Pajot as competitor fort her America’s Cup (with yacht Ville de Paris).  For that occasion Yema launches the  America’s Cup France , with a Seiko 8M35 quartz regatta movement.

Yema Yachtingraf Quartz and Yema America’s Cup France.

The Yema Yachtingraf  Quartz , with an ESA Y2 900 231 movement, pushers at 4 and 8 o’clock:

Different movement with three pushers, at 2, 4 and 8 o’clock:

And a third movement with two pushers at 8 and 10 o’clock:

From a more recent date are the Yema Yachting   models with an ISA 8270 movement, also quartz:

In 2004 the Yema brand is purchased by its CEO Louis Eric Beckensteiner, with financial help of the French Montres Ambre, a watchmaking and jewelry company. That makes Yema a 100% French watch brand again, with the name being changed into ‘Yema Horlogère Maison Francaise 1948’.

For their 70th anniversary Yema announces in 2018 the Heritage collection, to pay tribute to the brand’s most iconic timepieces: a Superman, a Rallygraf, a Yachtingraf and a Flygraf. The Yema Yachtingraf Heritage is an almost identical copy of the Yachtingraf Crossière (type 5) from 1969. The first 1948 watches will be numbered.

The Yema Heritage collection, with re-editions of the Superman, the Rallygraf, the Yachtingraf and the Flygraf.

Model:  Yema Yachtingraf Heritage.

• Reference: Stainless steel case with a camel vegetable leather punched strap.
• Caliber: automatic ETA Valjoux 7753 chronograph movement.
• Case size: Ø 39 mm / H 15,4 mm.
• Year: 2018.

In 2020 Yema

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, BE PATIENT…….

• many thanks to Jecko for allowing me to use your picture of the Yema Régate Jumbo.
• many thanks to Alexander Popov for sending me the pictures of your Jaques-Droz and the rare black-dialed Gallet.
• many thanks to Hervé Antoine for sending me the pictures and your input about Yema.
• http://watch-wiki.org/index.php?title=Yema
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yema
• http://www.yema.eu/yachtingraf.html
• http://www.montres-de-luxe.com/Yema-la-belle-histoire-d-une-marque-horlogere-francaise-qui-fete-ses-60-ans-cette-annee_a1439.html?start_liste=0&paa=1

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Yema Watches Review: Yachtingraf Heritage

Updated: July 16, 2020

By: Jason Rushin (Guest Contributor)

Vintage is apparently the go-to theme across the entire watch spectrum these days. French brand Yema Watches is no different. Although looking at their current all-retro lineup it appears less as if they’re capitalizing on a trend and more as if they haven’t updated their designs in 50 years.

Founded in 1948, French watchmaker Henry Louis Belmont built Yema over the next several decades by focusing on the action sports of the day, namely diving, yachting, and racing. The Yema Superman dive watch, launched in 1963, was water resistant to 300 meters and subsequently issued to pilots in the French Air Force. Although, I’m not sure it was a ringing endorsement of French airplanes to issue dive watches to pilots. Nevertheless, Yema went on to produce the first French watch that made it to space and a watch that accompanied adventurer Jean-Louis Etienne on his solo journey to the North Pole.

Over the past 70 years, ownership of Yema shifted hands several times, including being owned by Seiko from 1988 through 2004. The company was eventually acquired by its current parents, Montres Ambre, a French watchmaking and jewelry company.

Yema’s current lineup is decidedly retro, and their Superman model is getting rave reviews from watch sites and collectors alike. But I’m over divers and their Yachtingraf model caught my eye several months ago. The colors drew me to the piece like a kid to rainbow ice cream, especially the ways they incorporated red, white, and blue into the chronograph subdials. It’s a shockingly colorful watch without being cartoony, and the colors do add some actual utility (which would help me justify the purchase to the wife, right..?). I don’t sail nor do I own a yacht, but I did watch the last America’s Cup, so that should qualify me for this purchase, right?

A pre-holiday deal offered 15% off (over the standard 10% off) and an extra leather strap (also a standard offer), while my annoying chats over several days with their friendly sales team prodded them to throw in a free hat too. Probably just to get me to leave them alone.

So what’s the verdict? Let’s sail in. 🙂

First Impressions:

I’ll have to admit, as soon as I zipped open the faux leather case, I was disappointed. With nearly every watch I’ve lusted over on my giant computer screen many just fall flat when I see them in person. I had the same experience seeing Farer’s chronographs in person for the first time. Mostly it’s the way they seem so much smaller in real life once I strap them to my 7.9” wrist, but it’s also the case proportions, and the Yema’s seemed off, especially the height of the case.

Second was the dial. On first look (and actual size), it was really, really busy. And the details were tiny. Every marking and sub-second indicator was crisp and sharp, but there were a ton of them, especially around the perimeter of the dial.

The most striking proportional detail of the Yachtingraf’s polished steel case is the diameter-to-height ratio. I’m going to throw “D2H” out there as a new way to gauge the height-width proportions of a watch. For the Yema Yachtingraf, it’s 39 mm wide (same as the vintage model) by 15.35 mm tall (vintage was 14 mm), meaning it has a D2H of 2.54mm and looks like a damn cupcake from the side. It’s seriously tall for its diameter. Very tall. From the side, it’s tallness is also accentuated by what looks to be a six-layer sandwich, from the caseback to the three-layered polishing on the midcase, to the bezel and the sapphire.

The dial details (what you immediately see) defined my first impressions both good and bad. The Yema Yachtingraf is colorful for sure and the three subdials seem to all be different diameters (although I think only one is larger), but it works. There are blue and red stripes with pie slices and crosses all on a matte black background. It all seems to work with a great nautical flair. For the logo, Yema chose to use their vintage curvy Y instead of their current angular version, keeping with the retro vibe.

In yachting (AKA sailboat racing) the judge sounds a horn 10 minutes before the start of a race. Since sailboats can’t all just line up at the starting line, it’s a running start, meaning all boats are moving. It takes some strategy and good timing to hit the starting line just after the actual race starts otherwise your boat has to turn around and start again. So when sailors hear the 10 minute horn, they click their regatta timers for the countdown to the start. On the Yema Yachtingraf Heritage, this colorful subdial and it’s double-tipped hand counts from 0 to 10 in one direction (from 12 o’clock) or from 15 to 0 (from 6 o’clock). One tip is straight while the other has an open circle on it to help you differentiate.

In vintage fashion, the 60-minute bezel is super-thin and draws the eye to the dial. It appears to be aluminum or another type metal, with a single lume pip at zero. But it’s bi-directional and does not click. I’ve never had nor heard of a watch where the bezel didn’t click and it took me off guard when I first gave it a spin. It’s tight and I can’t imagine it ever moving around on its own or even from slight bumps. But if I were crashing through the waves on a yacht race around the world, I’d probably not rely on it to stay put. Of course, for my typical needs (timing veggies in the oven) it works just fine.

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Well that’s damn lame. Especially for a watch totally reliant on ”Heritage.” I’ll have to admit, that explanation made me feel stupid, but buyer beware, right? (Note that vintage Yachtingraf models from the 60’s do not have inner bezel markings, so not sure why they felt the need to add them.)

The Movement:

Although most current Yema models have quartz movements, each line seems to have a Heritage automatic model packing an ETA movement. For the Yachtingraf, it’s the ETA Valjoux 7753. It hacks and the chrono flies back nicely, and it beats at 28,800 bph. It’s the same movement used by Hamilton, Tissot, Longines, Victorinox, and others, but the Yema Yachtingraf is at the top end of this movement’s price spectrum.

If you’ve read about this workhorse chrono movement, you’ve come across mentions of its noise. Let me tell you, this thing is noisy. Like LOL loud. One of the first times I set it down on my desk, it sounded like that big rock chasing Indiana Jones in that cave. OK, it wasn’t that loud, but it was loud enough to shock me. I never hear it when it’s on my wrist, but set it down in just the right way and it’s loud.

The Straps:

The Verdict:

I’ve been pulled pretty deep into the watch world over the past year or so. And if you’re like me, you’re bound to have a catch-and-release every so often. This feels like one of those. It’s a great looking watch, minus the tallness, and the colors and retro vibe really sing to me. But something about it just doesn’t feel right. I’ve had other pieces where I didn’t initially like them but they grew on me, so I’ll give it another month or so. But right now, I’m not so sure it’s a keeper.

• Awesome retro styling, nearly identical to the vintage models.
• Great colorway with a very unique dial.
• It’s French, or rather, not Swiss, and that’s somewhat novel.
• Nice straps.
• Case is very tall.
• Tight crown guards make it tough to work crown.
• Inner bezel markings added just for show.
• Non-clicking, bi-directional bezel.
• Noisy movement rotor.
• Automatics are expensive.

Would I buy it again? Probably not, but would instead buy one of their cheaper (and similar) quartz models. Check out all the Yema Yatchingraf models here – cool to see what’s available across the price spectrum.

10 thoughts on “Yema Watches Review: Yachtingraf Heritage”

Very nice review.

I can’t be the only person who wishes all watch reviews stated the wrist size of the reviewer next to their byline. I’m having a hard time remembering them all!

– Calamitus (6.75″)

Great review. I always wondered why we don’t see more of these. Now I know why.

Thanks @Calamitus and @Greg! Glad you liked the review. 🙂

On wrist size, @Calamitus, yeah, that’s a good point. I know my wrist is on the large size, but it’s also funny for me to see photos where a 40mm watch covers a reviewers entire wrist width. On the other hand, when I wear something smaller than 38mm, it feels like a bracelet instead of a watch…

@Greg, not sure why there aren’t any reviews of the Yema Yachtingrafs out there, but that’s what prompted me to write this one. It’s always helpful to me to read multiple reviews before I consider a piece, so part of my frustration was in buying this one fairly blind. Hope this helps some others make a choice either way.

Nice review. I have an old Yema FR029 that I love, and recently bought a Yema Spacegraf GMT. When it arrived, I was disappointed in how diminutive it looked on wrist in comparision to the site’s photos. Anyhow, after swapping on a Perlon strap, I’ve come to like wearing the watch. The long, vampire fang lugs have grown on me. I’m tempted to get a Superman for the name alone. 🙂 If only the diameter of the case grew by a few millimeters.

Interesting point about the height. Yema website says the Yachtingraf Heritage is 1.35mm taller than the Superman Heritage (15.35mm vs 14mm). They look like they’re using the same case though.

I was also concerned about the height of the Superman, as it’s already taller than a Seiko SKX.

Have you tried on the Superman Heritage by any chance?

Thanks and great review!

Hey @JIN – no, I didn’t try the Superman. I love the look of that piece, too, but just don’t think these live up to the price tag.

Hi Jason, the inner bezel markings are for a type of slide-rule. I don’t know exactly how it works but I believe “M” stands for moyenne, which is French for average. I guess the slide rule allowed for the calculation of average speed? It has been copied from the vintage Yema FlyGraf. It is supposed to have a corresponding outer bezel – which they haven’t included on the new heritage models… Google some images of vintage flygrafs and you will see what I mean. Cheers, Tim

Sorry for the repeat post. I didn’t think the first one worked 🙂

The inner bezel markings are one half of a slide rule. It has been copied from a vintage Flygraf model. They haven’t put the correct corresponding bezel insert on the rotating part to actually be able to use it though…

Hey @Tim, thanks for the comment. I thought the markings were functional as well, but as I said in the review, I emailed them and their answer was basically that they’re just there for show. Disappointing, and I really wanted them to mean something, but I guess not. 🙁

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Morteau based French watch brand YEMA celebrates its 75th anniversary by launching the Yachtingraf Tourbillon Mareographe Limited Edition.

Entirely designed and manufactured in Morteau and the Franco- Swiss Jura valley, this high-complication wristwatch with high-end finishes available in steel and bronze editions and limited to 75 numbered copies each.

This new luxury tool-watch with tourbillon and tidal complication marks the 75th anniversary of YEMA and its gradual transition towards a vertically integrated watchmaking Manufacture.

Each YEMA Yachtingraf Tourbillon Mareographe watch houses an exceptional hand-wound tourbillon caliber designed by Olivier Mory, a renowned French Watchmaker Developer based in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Named CMM.30 (Calibre Manufacture Morteau 30), the innovative mechanical high-complication movement features a 31mm diameter tourbillon at 6H with free-sprung balance wheel, LiGa anchor and escapement wheel, tidal cycle mechanism and 19 jewels.

Beating at 3Hz (21 600 A/h), this 130-part movement offers a power reserve of 105 hours (4 days approximate) with its large mainspring barrel. Enhanced with ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) surface treatment, this anti-magnetic and shock resistant calibre also offers an accuracy of -3 / +7 seconds (adjusted in 6 positions).

All tourbillon movement components, including the watch case, dial, and hands, are manufactured in France and Switzerland within a range of 72km from Morteau by recognized craftsman in fine watchmaking. The caliber bridges and mainplates are manufactured in YEMA’s workshops in Morteau where final assembly of all components takes place.

A true tool watch able to withstand the harshest conditions, the Yachtingraf Tourbillon Maréographe features a double dome sapphire crystal with 2.2mm thickness and a unidirectional count-up sapphire bezel with 0-60 graduation.

The black dial with sunray finish boasts the magnificent tourbillon complication at 6 o’clock. The Maréographe sub-dial at 12H features an elegant small hand that indicates high and low tides by making gradual half revolutions every 6h 12m 7.89s (change from high tide to low tide and vice versa) and a full revolution every 12h 25m 15.79s.

Available in stainless steel or bronze, the case measures 42.5mm in diameter. Its thickness is 12.3mm (14.5mm including the double-domed sapphire crystal) and lug/strap width is 20mm.

Through the sapphire crystal case-back, the innovative mechanical tourbillon with tidal complication movement can be admired. The case-back ring is engraved with the limited edition and serial numbers.

The watch is rated for 10 ATM water-resistance, high anti-magnetic resistance (2,000 Gauss) and shock-resistance (5,000G).

This timepiece is available with a black FKM Viton® rubber strap featuring a stainless steel folding clasp in brushed or IP bronze finish, depending upon the version.

The suggested retail price of the Yachtingraf Tourbillon Maréographe is $ 9,990.

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This Popular Vintage Chronograph Watch Is Back — in Bronze

The Yema Yachtingraf resurrects a watch from 1966, but adds some modern twists.

By Zen Love

Regatta-style chronograph watches often stand out from the pack due to their colorful subdials — and you don’t have to race sailboats to appreciate this quirky but purposeful look that fascinates vintage watch collectors. Timepieces made specifically for timing regattas began proliferating in the 1950s , and Yema’s examples from the 1960s have long stood out.

Now, Yema has resurrected a 1966 model for 2021. Unlike those older models, though, the latest watches pack some modern twists — not least of which is a bronze case and 300m of water resistance.

Why the distinctive looks? Yacht races begin with a five-minute dash toward the starting line that has to be carefully timed; if you jump the gun and your vessel crosses the line early, you’re penalized. That’s why the Yachtingraf’s subdial is clearly broken into five-minute segments, resulting in an asymmetric look and a pop of color on the dial. (The watch’s running seconds subdial at 3 o’clock is much smaller than the yachting subdial.)

Yema captures the vintage regatta chronograph vibe well, but the watch likely won’t be mistaken for an actual vintage piece. Why? For starters, its 40mm brushed case is made of bronze, a material which simply wasn’t “a thing” in watchmaking back then . There’s also the fact that the chronograph subdial in question is at 9 o’clock rather than 3 o’clock as on vintage Yema Yachtingrafs.

Then, there are updates that are expected of reissues, such as sapphire crystal and a modern movement. Here, said movement is the same Seiko NE86 automatic chronograph caliber — automatic chronographs weren’t a thing yet in 1966, either — that powers the brand’s recent reissue of its motorsport chronograph, the Speedgraf . (It’s an interesting but still uncommon movement, even within Seiko’s own product lines .) Finally, water resistance of 300m essentially makes this a diver’s chronograph — although its bezel seems more geared toward general travel with its 12-hour markings.

When Yema reissued the Yachtingraf previously , it had an ETA 7750 movement, a steel case and a significantly higher price. When compared to the Speedgraf, the Yachtingraf’s premium features (case material, water resistance, etc.) make its mere $200 price difference seem very reasonable. You can pre-order one of the 200 limited-edition examples directly from Yema now for $1,699.

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YEMA Yachtingraf Bronze | The last born of a long lineage

For the Yema enthusiast that I am, each announcement of a coming new watch is an exciting matter, should I be disappointed or not by the product.

The Yachtingraf bronze chronograph that will be produced in a limited edition of only 200 numbered items couldn’t let me indifferent. YEMA agreed to lend me a prototype for a few days. I’m very pleased to share with you my impressions.

The YEMA Yachtingraf is a grail for the brand collectors. Its notoriety goes far beyond the borders of France. Consequently this review is also a good opportunity to have a little flashback before having a closer look at this brand new bronze version.

The YEMA Yachtingraf patent

The YEMA Yachtingraf story began on June 30, 1966 when Yema officially claimed in France its priority on the idea, first step in the patenting procedure that allows to have effects in other countries. For the US, YEMA filled in a demand in 1967 and the patent has been granted on Februray, 1969 with the number 3,427,800. Yema followed he same procedure in Switzerland. The patent was registered on December, 1969 under the number 483 047. At the end of the article, you will be able to download the three original documents.

The patent’s document describes the invention in detail. Let’s try to explain it simply. Keep in mind that this patent is nothing but just an ingenious way to use a classical 30’ subdial. There is absolutely no modification of the movement.

The main idea is that the countdown rules are different depending on whether you are sailing on the US coast or somewhere else in the world. Fore US races, the countdown is divided in 3 period of 5 minutes (blue striped, blue and red sectors on the left part. Elsewhere, the international rules are applied: the countdown is divided in 2 period of 5 minutes (blue and red sectors of the right part of the subdial). You’re sailing in the US ? You will follow the countdown with the bottom part of the hand which goes up from the left. On the contrary, you will use the upper “lollipop part” of the hand that goes down on the right if you’re racing according to the international rules.

And what of the last grey segment in the right side? Well… In fact, it’s useless. But if you have not crossed the starting line when the hand lollipop is in that sector, let’s say you might as well go to the nearest bar and have a beer, or even something stronger. Because you’ve just lost the race…

YEMA Yachtingraf | Its evolution trough the advertising campaigns

Rather than the very usual retrospective made of watches pictures, let’s go back in time through Yema advertising campaigns, which are a very rich source of information.

1967 | The YEMA Yachtingraf 9314 – First advertising campaign

This advertising is quite easy to find, but with different prices for the watch. This one is the first that has been published for what I know. I have added the other side the page. I find interesting to have context information of what was happening at the same period.

Like exposed in the patent document, the Yachtingraf 9314 has a 60 seconds subdial at 09 :00 and a 30 minutes “countdown” register at 03 :00. This first Yachtingraf was very probably designed by Daniel Jacquinot who has been the style director at Yema during the 60’s and until 1975.

Regarding the versions, the “two subdials” Yachtingraf have been animated with a Valjoux 92 or a Valjoux 7730. Not obvious to distinguish them from each other without opening the caseback. However it seems that figures on the 60 seconds subdial are always written in a circular way (following the seconds marks) for the Valjoux 92 model, and mainly written horizontally on the Valjoux 7730 dial (I’ve sometime seen the other configuration). Considering this, the watch on this ad’ is most likely equipped with a Valjoux 7730. The Valjoux 92 Yachtingraf could have the 9312 reference rather than 9314. But I’m not 100% sure of this detail.

1969 | The Yema Yachtingraf 92.001 L – The Paris-Match & Elle advertising Campaign

The “three subdials” Yachtingraf have a 30 minutes register at 03:00, a 24 hours timer at 06:00, and a third 60 seconds subdial at 09:00. The 24 hours timer has two scales, allowing to follow the first 12 hours on the main scale, and the 12 following a simplified 15/18/21/24 inner scale.

This watch existed in two versions, respectively equipped with a Valjoux 72 and a Valjoux 7736. The Valjoux 72, the rarest, is easy to identify thanks to its two asymmetric pushers. Moreover, the 60 seconds subdial is white on the Valjoux 72 models, while the Valjoux 7736 model, more common, has got a black seconds subdial. Some rare dials have a “Paris” inscription under the central axe. Whatever the dial, the hours register at 06:00 is white, with a printed central red cross. From an aesthetic point of view, the Valjoux 7736 looks more elegant to me.

Regarding the pushers’ position and the white seconds subdial, the watch on the above publications is obviously the Valjoux 72 model. The advertising on the right side mentions the two subdials model under the reference 93.014.H, at a 420 Frs price. Here below is a colored representation of the 93.014.H Yachtingraf, on a same period collection catalog.

1970 | First YEMA Yachtingraf “Croisière”. Partnership with the Official French Yachting federation

This advertising comes from the YEMA company archives. I have selected it for multiple reasons.

• In 1970, YEMA becomes the official partner of French Yachting federation.
• It is the first advertising (as far as I know) where the “Croisière” naming is officially appearing.
• The Yachtingraf is presented with new references, 92.101.M for the 3 subdials model (Price 550 Frs), and 93.114.A for the 2 registers model (Price 440 Frs)

A Yema Superman “1963” with the famous “scale” strap is presented. A Superman “1963” on a 1970 advertising is quite surprising. I’ve got my own idea about this, but it’s not really the point here.

1972 | The Munich Olympics games campaign…and French medals

The French competitor Serge MAURY won the Gold medal in the Finn category, and the PAJOT brothers Yves and Marc won the Silver Medal in the Flying Dutchman mixt category. A good marketing asset for YEMA. Unfortunately, the Munich games were also mourned by the hostage taking and murder of 11 Israeli athletes by Palestinian terrorists.

Given the symmetric pusher positions the chronograph on this ad is likely equipped with a Valjoux 7736… but it could also be with a Valjoux 92 if we consider the white colors of the seconds subdial at 03:00. Hmm. Let’s say YEMA advertising were nor very rigorous nor faithful…

There is another questioning point on this ad. The price! At 485 Frs on a leather strap, the watch is 35€ less expensive than on the previous ad, and 85€ less expensive than on the 1969 advertising. A continuous price decrease during 4 years… As the early 70’s was a period of strong inflation, I have to confess there is something I don’t understand here. In case you have any idea, please let me a comment!

1974 | The YEMA Yachtingraf Croisière 92106 J “calendar”

This new version of the Yachtingraf appears on the above 1974 document, which announces to the authorized retailers network (HBJO stands for Horlogerie Bijouterie Joaillerie Orfevrerie) a massive multichannel advertising campaign (TV, Radio, Newspapers) during spring and summer. The punchline says “YEMA give spirit to watches”. And the promise is: “A bit of madness for a campaign that will trigger 200 million smiles… and the jubilation of all HBJOs who will never have sold so many YEMA”. Since then, the internet revolution has changed a lot in the retail distribution models…

Here is an extract of a May/June 1974 Flyer, presenting the YEMA Yachtingraf Croisière 92106 J. This is the last Yachtingraf designed by Daniel Jacquinot. New case shape, new bezel, first steel strap, date aperture at 06:00 (Valjoux 7734 inside). On the seconds subdial at 03:00, the figures following the curve of the dial hedge are back.

The watch price is now of 585 Frs. Price has come back to its 1969 level.

1975 | The YEMA Yachtingraf  Digital 93139 K AC. Patented model.

Goodbye Daniel Jacquinot. Thanks for the great watches you’ve designed during your years at YEMA! They still make the watch enthusiast joyful. Welcome to Jean Müller, who succeeded him at the head of YEMA design in September 1974.

Here is, on a 1975 (or 1976) flyer, the Yachtingraf Digital . This is one of the most efficient Yachting chronograph of the 70’s, with its modified Valjoux 7733”s”, and its countdown aperture, able to indicate every 30 seconds to the sailor the remaining time before the Start signal. Note the “blue ship” pictogram at 06:00.

It would be much too long to explain here the way this chronograph works. Just know there is a disc with 2 periods of 5 minutes countdown.

Wait, wait, wait… You will still find at the end of this review a file to download (in French or in English, you to choose) with an article that I published a few years ago about this countdown aperture on the French Forum FAM.

1977 | The YEMA Yachtingraf 93.003.6 AA

In 1977 Jean Müller created one of my favorite chronographs case middle. On the below advertising, 3 chronographs are presented with this case. Let’s call it the “The Müller’s watchcase”. Among them is the Yachtingraf 93.003.6 AA. (third from the left).

This watch will be quickly followed by a bigger chronograph, in a Jumbo case. Apart from the case difference, almost the same watch with tiny graphic variations (white ship pictogram for example).

And then came… The quartz revolution and the Matra Horlogerie adventure for the YEMA company. It’s another story. But the Yachtingraf never lefts the YEMA collection.

2019 | The YEMA Heritage collection

Let’s jump with both feet over 40 years of French watchmaking history during which the brand has decelerated and almost disappeared. In 2019, Yema is back! The new leaders capitalize on the iconic models of the past and launch a Heritage collection, which includes a Yachtingraf chronograph.

I don’t like very much this chronograph. Unlike the other models which are quite faithful reissues of the original watches, this watch is a strange combination of elements that lack coherence in my opinion: a Yachtingraf “Jacquinot dial” with a Flygraf dial ring in a “Müller case”. However, I believe this is the most successful of the three chrono reissues. The very popular Superman is currently still in the catalog.

The YEMA Yachtingraf Bronze limited edition review !

You’ve read a lot until know. Time to rest! For this review, I promise you a maximum of pictures and a minimum of blabla.

A heavy bronze case

The YEMA Yachtingraf bronze case is thick. 14,5mm. 16,5mm with the domed sapphire crystal. You will not wear it with cufflinks… But after two days on my little 17cm wrist, it proves to be very comfortable thanks to its reasonable lugs to lugs length (48mm). The fine curved lugs help to hold it in place. That helps.

Nice to know: while preparing this review, I learned that bronze, being more malleable and less rigid than steel, can lead to thicker cases to ensure the desired level of waterproofing.

A Dual Time bezel

The unidirectional (120 clicks) dual time bezel of this Yema Yachtingraf Bronze is, in my opinion, an interesting change compared to the classical 60 mn bezels what have been done in the past. After all, the Yachtingraf patent has been thought for different time zones. Hasn’t it? And frankly, the original explanation of the 60mn bezel usage on the 1067 patent document is… Well. I let you make your own judgment if you have the courage to read it.

Great Dial and hands.

YEMA really did a good job on the dial and hands. I hope my pictures will let you appreciate it. The matt black surface of the dial makes every information very readable. The white hands of the subdials and of the chronograph one are perfectly painted and clean. I appreciate the fineness of the Minutes and Hour hands. They give the watch a touch of elegance while remaining perfectly readable.

The two microgroove subdials are very well done, with thin, precise and readable inscriptions. I just regret that the microgroove engraving is not more visible to the naked eye.

Now the question: why is the countdown dial on the left rather than on the right? As I explained on the beginning, the Yachtingraf patent uses a classical 30 minutes dial. On the Seiko NE86 which brings live to this watch, the minutes register is on the left. As far as I’m concerned, this is a pleasant and unexpected change.

I won’t go into too much detail so as not to weigh down this review, but the N86, with its column wheel and vertical clutch, offers a very good alternative to the classic Valjoux, while being very competitive in terms of price.

The beveled date aperture, with gold coating as for the indices. The date disc is rather recessed compared to the surface of the dial. The date could probably be easier to read if the white of the numbers could be more intense and compensate for the inner shadow. The “Automatique France” inscription is discreet and balances the dial.

The 20mm wide black leather strap that I have tested is soft and comfortable. But the different layers of leather, simply glued, tend to separate. This is frustrating for a watch of this quality. I hope Yema will improve it for the production. Otherwise you will quickly have to change your strap. But don’t forget to reuse the original engraved bronze buckle!

My conclusion is very simple: as far as I’m concerned, I am totally conquered by this watch. This YEMA Yachtingrf Bronze limited edition is the worthy successor of its illustrious predecessors. It is not a simple reissue and brings something new to the Yema long story. It has the potential to become a “must have” very quickly. Le limited number of manufactured watches could help.

And you? What do you think about it? Do not hesitate to comment this article in order to share your opinion.

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The Surprising Yema Yachtingraf Tourbillon Mareographe for the Brand’s 75th Anniversary

What better way to celebrate an anniversary with friends than by offering them a tourbillon to enjoy.

Yema, the French watchmaker , has a history and a notable presence in the world of horology. Established in 1948, Yema is known for its diverse range of timepieces, crafted for various purposes, from diving to racing and aviation . One of the distinctive aspects of Yema watches is their fusion of functionality and style. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Yema introduces the Yachtingraf model, incorporating the intricate craftsmanship of a tourbillon with the functionality of a tide complication, catering to those who appreciate both technical innovation and practical utility.

The Yachtingraf Tourbillon Maréographe harmoniously merges sportiness and elegance in its case design, predominantly brushed for a well-balanced aesthetic. With a water resistance of up to 100m, the case comes in steel or bronze, measuring 42.5mm in diameter and 12.3mm thick (14.5mm with the double-domed 2.20mm high sapphire crystal). The unidirectional rotating bezel is equipped with a sapphire crystal insert, graduated in 5-minute increments, and a triangular luminescent marker at 12 o’clock adds a touch of sophistication. The caseback is transparent to demonstrate the Tourbillon Maréographe movement’s architecture and finish.

The black dial features a sunray finish and Super-LumiNova-coated applied indices. Indices, hands, and other elements are presented in matching colours depending on the case material. The Maréographe complication is positioned above the centre and introduces blue and red hues, with a small hand adorned with Yema’s logo indicating tide cycles. This hand points to high and low tides, making gradual half-revolutions every 6 hours, 12 minutes, and 7.89 seconds, completing a full circle rotation in approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes, passing Descendante – Marée – Montante indications. The tidal cycles, linked to the Moon’s gravitational forces during its rotation around the Earth, are precisely displayed by integrating lunar time to synchronize tides with local time.

At 6 o’clock, the 60-second tourbillon of the Calibre Manufacture Morteau 30 (CMM.30) takes centre stage, embodying the same robustness that defines the timepiece. Designed by Olivier Mory, a French movement developer in La Chaux-de-Fonds, this calibre incorporates non-magnetic components, such as a non-metallic alloy hairspring, a Glucydur balance wheel with an adjustment mass made in gold, and micro-components manufactured with LiGA technology. This ensures the movement can withstand electromagnetic exposure up to 2,000 Gauss.

The tourbillon cage bridge, free-sprung balance wheel, and shock absorbers make the CMM.30 impervious to shocks, vibrations, and accelerations up to 5,000 Gs. Adjusted in 6 positions, the CMM.30 guarantees near-chronometer accuracy between –3 and +7 seconds per day, all powered by a single barrel providing 105 hours of reserve. Among other achievements, Olivier Mory was responsible for developing a tourbillon-equipped calibre for the BA111OD brand, offering Swiss-made tourbillon watches at very attractive prices.

So, it is no surprise that the Yachtingraf Tourbillon Maréographe is priced at EUR 9,990 . Yema will produce steel and bronze editions limited to 75 numbered timepieces each. The Yachtingraf Tourbillon Maréographe is worn on a comfortable strap made from premium rubber, closed by a steel or bronze folding clasp, depending on the case material. For more information, please visit www.yema.com .

Technical specifications – Yema Yachtingraf Tourbillon Mareographe

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Urban Yachtingraf

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International shipping is offered free-of-charge for purchases as from 99€. All our shipments are handled by our partner DHL. You will receive an email with the parcel tracking number the day your watch leaves our workshops in France. Upon receipt of DHL's email, note that you have the option to adjust the parcel's delivery address and/or defer the date of receipt of your package, if necessary.

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Part of the Urban Sport trilogy, the Yachtingraf is aimed at all lovers of offshore racing and the maritime world. Equipped with a rotating bezel with a specific countdown marking for regatta racing starts, this new Yachtingraf is equipped with our in-house caliber, the YEMA2000.

DEEP SEA DIAL

The dial features a vertical gradient that starts from a light blue of the sea in the upper part to a deeper blue in the lower part. The 2 inner bezels add depth to the dial. 

REGATTA RACE START BEZEL

The bi-directional bezel with its 60 minutes graduated aluminum insert features a specific 15 minutes countdown marking for regatta race starts.

ICONIC RETRO-STYLE CASE

New 39mm case inspired by one of our models from the 1980s. It gives the impression that the bezel rests on a flat surface while the inclined lugs reinforce the very angular overall side of the case. The beveled case edges benefit from a polished finish in perfect contrast to the brushed case. 

YEMA MANUFACTURE

YEMA2000 IN-HOUSE CALIBER

The second-generation In-house Caliber YEMA2000  is powered by optimised components yielding slightly better performance than similar Standard Grade calibers, offering a Daily Rate of +/- 10 s/d and a power reserve of 42h.

10 ATM CASE BACK

YEMA's historic crest, embossed with a hydraulic press, is now treated by various microblasting processes, which results in a more accurate and precise finishing.

SUPER-LUMINOVA GRADE A

The markers and hands are treated with Super-LumiNova Grade A to ensure increased readability.

GRID LINKS STEEL BRACELET

The 316L stainless steel bracelet features a double security folding clasp with a design inspired by one of our old bracelets from the 1980s. DISCOVER

LEATHER STRAP

Perforated bullhide leather strap treated with a waxed coating for better durability over time.The polished steel buckle is engraved with YEMA’s logo.

YEMA2000 In-house Caliber Maximum rate of +/- 25 seconds per day Adjusted to +/- 10 seconds per day by our watchmakers before and after assembly Automatic | 28 800 A/h | Self winding with ball bearings rotor | Hours, minutes, seconds | Power Reserve: 42 Hours

CASE & CRYSTAL

Material: Vertical brushed 316L stainless steel Diameter: 39mm Thickness: 11.70mm Lugs: 20mm   2.00mm flat sapphire glass

DIAL & HANDS

Gradient blue matt  Applied indexes and brushed hands treated with Super-LumiNova  Matt white second hand

Stainless Steel 316L with vertical-brushed effect and polished on side

SIENNA blue leather strap with 316L brushed buckle engraved with Y YEMA logo

Bidirectional rotating bezel with aluminium insert 

Pushed down crown with embossed YEMA logo

WATER RESISTANCE

10 BAR / 330 feet / 100 m 

With the Urban Sport Trilogy, YEMA wants to offer a powerful design with dedicated functions but at an accessible price.

The Urban Sport Trilogy is not just a set of timepieces; it's a homage to the adventurous spirit, and to those who seek excellent timekeeping.

Overall, the designs are well done, and for the price of €890 on the bracelet, they’re well-constructed and well-finished watches.

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The Urban Sport Trilogy is delivered in the YEMA collector's case in perforated leatherette for a more sporty look. Useful for storing or traveling with your timepieces, the inside of the box is lined with suede to protect your watches from any scratches.

YEMA's signature  #TimeofHeroes  dates from 1970. It reflects the history and values of the brand and what it stands for. It tells the adventures of remarkable sportsmen and explorers who have achieved the extraordinary under the most extreme conditions. YEMA is proud to equip the French Navy with military-grade tool watches specifically designed for marine and underwater activities.

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• 1.1 Yema Yachtingraf – type 1
• 1.2 Yema Yachtingraf – type 2
• 1.3 Yema Yachtingraf – type 3
• 1.4 Yema Yachtingraf Croissière – type 4
• 1.5 Yema Yachtingraf Croissière – type 5
• 1.6 Model: Yema Yachtingraf Régate – type 6
• 2 Variations
• 3 SECOND GENERATION QUARTZ MODELS

On March 3, 1967 Henry L. Blum of Montres Yema S.A. filed a patent for a ‘Watch for Yachting and Underwater use’.

This resulted in the introduction of the Yema Yachtingraf in 1966. All together 6 different models (7 if you count type 6 in standard or jumbo case as two) of the Yachtingraf were sold between 1966 and 1970. Type 1 (Valjoux 92), type 2 ( Valjoux 7733 or 7734) and type 3 (Valjoux 7734 with date) have a subdial counting the seconds at 9 o’clock, and an oversized 30 minutes subdial at 3 o’clock, divided into 6 differently coloured segments representing 5 minutes each.

Yema Yachtingraf – type 1

• Reference: the first model, rare, two subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 92 movement.
• Case size: Ø 38 mm
• Year: 1966.

Yema Yachtingraf – type 2

• Reference: two subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7733 / 7734 movement.
• Year: 1966/1967.

Yema Yachtingraf – type 3

• Reference: two subdials, and a date window at 6 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7734 movement.
• Year: 1966/1967

Type 4 and 5, the Yachtingraf Croisière models, have an extra third subdial at 6 o’clock with a 12 hour register. By means of a red cross over this subdial it counts double, up to 24 hours.

Yema Yachtingraf Croissière – type 4

• Reference: 92 001L. Silver subdial at 9 o’clock, third subdial at 6 o’clock,
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 72 movement.
• Year: 1969.

Yema Yachtingraf Croissière – type 5

• Reference: 9314. Black subdial at 9 o’clock, third subdial at 6 o’clock.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7736 movement.
• Case size: Ø 38 mm.

Model: Yema Yachtingraf Régate – type 6

• Reference: with a special indicator disk in stead of a hand.
• Caliber: manual wound Valjoux 7733S movement.
• Case size: either normal case Ø 39 mm or jumbo size Ø 44 mm.
• Year: 1970.

The Yema Yachtingraf Régate was available with two different case sizes, the first one with the black logo at 6 o’clock measuring Ø 39 mm and with a tachymeter along the outer edge of the dial, and a second version with the blue logo at 6 o’clock measuring Ø 44 mm. The last one is also referred to as Régate – Jumbo.

Branded Alsta Le Jour Yachtingraf , Le Jour Yachtingraf (US version) and Thermidor De Luxe Yachtingraf.

Branded Puerto Azul , Technos Sportsgraph (with a Landeron 248 movement) and Relide Spacemaster

Branded Yachting Chronograph (Valjoux 7733), Jaques-Droz and Gallet

Branded Datzward Seamagnum (Valjoux 7730), Lider Yachtingraf (Valjoux 7733), and La Martine (Valjoux 7733}.

SECOND GENERATION QUARTZ MODELS

In the mid 1970’s the first quartz movements were introduced, and Yema decided to invest heavily in the research and development of new models with a quartz movement. This resulted in the second generation of the Yema Yachtingraf in 1977.

From 1988 until 2004 the Japanese Seiko Watch Corporation was the owner of Yema. The Yema company was then bought back by French investers and renamed as ‘Yema Horlogère Maison Francaise 1948’. For that reason a Seiko movement is used in a Yema watch during 88-94. In 1992 Yema sponsored the French team as competitor at the America’s Cup, with the launch of the Yema Yachtingraf America’s Cup France with a Seiko quartz movement.

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Wonderful Yachting Regattawatches made in France: Yema Yachtingraf. Made in the 60s. 7 different types, some types with different dials and cases or/and casebacks. Not sure about the serial ranges, some stuff is not systematic.

But lets try to categorize them. Here you find a start . Next will come the serial overview. Please send me a pic from front and back of your Yachtingraf to help the research!