Palms-On: The Quiet However Pumped-Up Yema Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60

You’d suppose that Yema would make a number of noise when it’s about to launch a diver with a 300m depth ranking, a helium escape valve, and in-house motion for lower than €1,000! Effectively, I’d, I can inform you that. And but, the brand new Meangraf Sous-Marine actually snuck up on me.

I’ve to say that the discharge of the Yema Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60 was a shock. To begin with, it was not distributed through the same old channels. It reached me initially as a suggestion tailor-made for Yema Privilege members. Fortunately, I simply occur to be one.

First impression

Since growing a childhood fascination with all the pieces branded Citroën, I’ve thought of French individuals particular. Their real creativity was all the time so daring, it typically made my mind simply shut up and look with eyes broad open. And the Yema Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60 that I noticed within the e mail was so fascinating, I couldn’t even grumble in regards to the uncommon launch technique. The novel diver from Yema is open for pre-orders from April seventh to April fifteenth for loyal clients solely. If the Y60 isn’t accessible in the present day, it signifies that all 250 items of the restricted run are already bought out. The brand new batch just isn’t deliberate for any sooner than subsequent 12 months. Now, with these necessities lined, let’s take a look on the watch.

I politely requested Yema to ship me a yellow Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60, however the of us there stunned me by sending over each colours. Truthfully, I’ve to say I used to be very clear in my desire after finding out the images. I didn’t ask for the R60 as a result of the white components on the dial have been like a punch to the eyes. My expertise in actual life additional confirmed that, so I put R60 apart. For me, the R60 has an excessive amount of distinction, which makes the general feeling a bit disturbing. Quite the opposite, the grey/black dial on Y60 is constant, and the entire components gently play off each other. The dial is busy, however not unsettling. Somewhat, it triggers my curiosity.

The novel Meangraf Sous-Marine

There may be a lot to speak about as a result of all the pieces is inventive and recent. The Meangraf inscription at 12 o’clock is fantastically lettered, however the font might both be a hair thinner or a hair bigger for stability. The Yema emblem doesn’t occupy the premium spot, however somewhat, strikes down and left to the 9-o’clock place. Good contact. It jogs my memory of a mature one who doesn’t must steal all the eye, leaving the highlight to “kids” and watching the present from a quiet nook.

The Yema emblem’s place at 9 o’clock isn’t random. It sits within the thick central black stripe. In case you have a look at the dial from a distance and give attention to the yellow components, the Yema emblem seems prefer it’s swaying on a seesaw with the yellow-boxed date. The white numerals on the date disc are printed on a black background and sit completely excessive. I really needed to test twice to ensure the date wasn’t printed proper on prime of the dial.

Busy however clear

A racing-spirit “Tintin” seconds observe can both confuse or amuse, particularly on a diver with a helium escape valve. Personally, I’m amused, and I’ll inform you why. Often, you will have a dial that abruptly hits the case wall. If you wish to do it in a chic manner, you throw in a flange to fill the hole and clear up the look across the fringe of the dial. Yema did that too.

The minute-calibrated flange, or rehaut, is the actual cherry on the Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60 cake. It seems to be of fine high quality, and it has a serious optimistic affect on the general visuals. Not solely does it bleed into the “Tintin” observe, however it additionally completely hyperlinks with the bezel’s minute commencement. If you’re wanting on the Sous-Marine Y60 from the highest, it seems like there aren’t any limitations, and the indexes movement from the depth of the dial to the sting of the case. I don’t recall that sort of robust visible impact on some other watch. It creates the impression you will have indexes so long as 5-7mm. Intentional or not, that’s the actual deal for me.

“My” bezel

That genuinely fascinating optical impact may very well be achieved additionally due to the particular bezel. The minute hashes will not be printed on prime of it however lie deep beneath on an aluminum insert with luminous markings. There’s a scratch-resistant sapphire insert above it, so it actually creates an phantasm of the dial indexes stretching even additional. On prime of that, the sapphire bezel provides the watch a nostalgic really feel that solely Bakelite bezels might supply. Bi-directional, simple rotation with clicks is a superb plus for me. And also you don’t should be afraid of it turning randomly, because the bezel is curiously built-in/sunken into the case.

… barely beefy, however totally different, and dangerously wearable at 39mm in diameter.

The classic inspiration is unquestionable, and it’s achieved proper. The case is something however uncommon. Pardon my juicy French, however it seems like an Omega Speedmaster twisted its lugs in entrance of Jo Siffert’s Heuer Autavia. Wanting on the helium escape valve on the left facet of the case, it might simply be a threesome with a Rolex Sea-Dweller. If you’re nonetheless undecided, yeah, that was meant to be a praise. It’s barely beefy however totally different, and dangerously wearable at 39mm in diameter.

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Shotgun notes

I used to be happy by the crown. I guess that each one the seasoned Yema collectors immediately acknowledged the attribute crown in Yema “Daytona” type. It’s broad and flat with a skinny groove across the edge. There’s no shock on the case again, as on it you’ll discover the great previous majestic Yema emblem engraved. With most manufacturers, an in-house motion can be a shock in a watch promoting for proper round €1,000. Not so with Yema — been there, achieved that. The automated second-generation YEMA2000 motion powers the Meangraf Sous-Marine. This 29-jewel caliber offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour energy reserve. It beats away at a frequency of 28,800vph and is regulated to ±10 seconds per day.

Final ideas

The Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60 comes with a basic leather-based strap or the brand new rubber FKM Viton strap. The deployant clasp is sweet and fashionable, albeit possibly a bit sharp and angular compared to the “wavy” case. The strap could be very comfy, and it actually repels mud. However when hooked within the first holes, the unfastened finish tends to slip out. It actually bothered me. Hopefully, Yema can handle this sooner or later.

I’d nonetheless purchase it on the rubber strap as a result of the watch seems actually good on it. If I used to be about to take the helium escape valve to the underside of my bathtub, I’d undoubtedly need to have it on rubber. However the classic leather-based strap seems like a greater possibility for a lazy day. If you’re the terrestrial kind, you may get the Meangraf Sous-Marine Y60 for €150 cheaper this fashion. Once more, this can be a helium-escape-valve diver with a 300m depth ranking, an in-house motion, and an fascinating case with a sunken aluminum/sapphire bezel. And also you get all that for lower than €1,000 on leather-based. That’s an outline of a sizzling supply.

For extra info or to pre-order your personal, head on over to the Yema web site. Pre-orders will stay open by way of April fifteenth.

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