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Jul 18, 2020
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On this episode we review French watch company Yema's Superman Heritage Blue in 39mm and wow, this one does NOT disappoint, it is truly worthy of it's grand namesake. Yema is a brand that has the type of heritage many brands can only be inspired by, with their close military and even motorsports related history, they're able to draw on classic references from their past, that really speak to the connoisseur. In this case, their Superman Heritage Blue just hits all of the right marks. It's handsome, wearable, and extremely capable, especially in a space where many other brands might dial back their function dept rating, if favor of a more modest vintage-like rating. The Superman Heritage rises above many of its contemporaries with a rather focused approach to the vintage diver market, that may polarize some, but will in turn absolutely floor the right buyer. I'm supremely impressed with this one, but let me know what you all think in the comments below, thanks guys!
https://en.yema.com/products/yema-superman-heritage-blue-ysup2018b-gms
YEMA SUPERMAN HERITAGE BLUE
YSUP2018B-GMS
$ 1,199.00 USD
Reissue of the iconic vintage blue Superman. Designed to be an indestructible diving watch, it was subsequently chosen to equip France's Air Force pilots in the 1970s. With its deliberate vintage look, this historic tool-watch is available in 39mm and 41mm with a wide selection of straps
The new Superman Heritage Blue recreates the classic features of the original model with its distinct blue dial, oversized square markers and the iconic "shovel" seconds hand. The sapphire, scratch-resistant bezel recalls the ancient glossy bakelite resin bezel. The steel case has been refined and slightly extended to accommodate a Sellita SW200-1 Swiss movement. With its emblematic YEMA bezel-lock mechanism and with a 990 feet / 300 meters water-resistance, the Superman is designed for underwater diving. The domed crystal contributes to the unique and resolutely vintage look.
SWISS SELLITA SW200-1 MOVEMENT
This Swiss movement is mostly recognised for its reliability. With 26 Ruby jewels, it beats at 28,800 A/h and offers a power reserve of 38 hours.
SAPPHIRE BEZEL
Scratch-resistant sapphire glass bezel with black insert and matt white plating to mirror the glossy rendering of the former bakelite resin bezel
ORIGINAL BEZEL-LOCK MECHANISM
The unique Superman bezel-lock at 3 o'clock has proven very useful to professional divers and is found on all Superman models since 1963
DOMED CRYSTAL
39mm case with integrated crown guards. 316L stainless steel
with a brushed effect
ICONIC "SHOVEL" SECONDS HAND
The iconic chromed seconds hand with its head shaped like a shovel is exactly the same used in the 1970's original 24.11.17 model
DIVER STEEL BRACELET
The Superman Heritage Blue anti-corrosion 316 L stainless steel band with secure-lock comes with a divers extension so you can adjust it easily and quickly over a diving suit
SUPER-LUMINOVA
The hands and markers are treated with Swiss Super-LumiNova so as to offer perfect readability in low light conditions
HOUSING
DIMENSIONS
Diameter: 39 mm / 41mm
Thickness: 13 mm / 13mm
Lug: 19 mm / 20mm
CASE
Polished 316L stainless steel
BEZEL
Scratch-resistant sapphire bezel
Unidirectional count-up bezel with a 0-60 scale with aluminium insert under sapphire ring
Bezel with lock mechanism at 3 o'clock
CROWN
Screw-down crown, vintage Y YEMA logo engraved
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Automatic
CALIBER
Swiss Sellita SW200-1
Self winding with ball bearings rotor
26 Rubies
28 800 A/h
ACCURACY
Minimum accuracy of +/- 12 seconds per day
Adjustments and checks made before and after assembly by our watchmakers
POWER RESERVE
38 hours
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
DATE
Date at 3 o'clock
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
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DIAL
Blue sunray-brushed dial
MARKERS
Embossed markers, polished and applied by hand
Green Super-LumiNova C5
HANDS
Iconic "Arrow" hours and "Shovel" seconds steel hands
Green Super-LumiNova C5
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FINISHING
Reissue of 1970 "Oyster" vintage band, light-weighting stainless steel with polished / brushed effect
CLASP
Diver extension folding clasp with secure-lock and minted Yema vintage logo
MATERIAL
316L Stainless Steel
Ø39MM
Ø41MM