Specially designed for sailing regattas, the YEMA Yachtingraf Croisière is a unique model instantly recognizable by its asymmetrical sub-registers in bright colours inspired by the 1960’s legendary chronograph of the same name. This new, more refined interpretation features an elegant 38.5mm steel case with twisted lyre lugs and is equipped with Seiko’s VK63 tricompax caliber.
The Yachtingraf Croisière will be available on yema.com as from July 26 2024 with delivery planned August 10 2024.
Yachting tradition since 1960s
Since the 1960s YEMA has a longstanding tradition in designing purpose-built yachting and regatta chronographs to equip renowned French regatta professionals, as well as regularly acting as official timekeeper of transatlantic solo races like the Route du Rhum.
Historic “Big-Eye” Regatta Chronograph
Vintage-inspired design, the Yachtingraf Croisière has personality thanks to the “big-eye” oversized sub-register. The emphasis of the minutes counter changes the dynamic of the watch greatly, making it stand out from other chronographs. Specially designed for purpose, it acts as a countdown to the start of a sailing race.
A dial that turns heads
The dial is the star of the show mixing bright coulours with YEMA’s neo-vintage signature quirk. The dial consists of a primary matte surface with raised steel facetted markers in polished finish elegantly matching the polished facetted hour and minute steel hands. The coloured sub-dials is where the magic happens: At nine is the oversized minutes regatta countdown, at six is the sweep seconds hand and at three is the 24h counter in the form of an inverted Swiss-cross.
Thin & Stylish case with lyre lugs
The 38.5mm case in 316L stainless steel is thin (10.30mm) and stylish. In the absence of an external bezel, it offers a large dial opening ensuring perfect readability.The “twisted” lugs, also known as beveled lyre lugs, invented by the famous watch designer Genta, with their polished-brushed finishes ensure a play of different textures which bring relief and personality to this model.
Mechanical-quartz calibre
The time functions of Seiko’s VK63 hybrid movement are powered by a quartz caliber while the chronograph’s function is controlled by a mechanical module which results in a smooth sweeping secondhand movement.
Stylish mesh bracelet
The Yachtingraf’s steel bracelet is made in Milanese mesh for more flexibility and finesse. The clasp is engraved with YEMA’s historic logo and adjusts quickly and very easily.
Leather strap
Made by a French manufacture of our region, the grained leather strap with stitches has been specially designed in the Yachtingraf’s matching colours.
YEMA Yachtingraf Croisière technical Specifications
References
- YMHF1583-GM – $399 / €399,00
- YMHF1583-GG – $369 / €369,00
- YMHF1583-BM – $399 / €399,00
- YMHF1583-BB – $369 / €369,00
Movement
- Seiko VK63 Hybrid mechanical-quartz
- 32,768 Hz
- Chronograph 60 minutes, 24 hours, 60 seconds
Case
- Diameter: 38.5mm
- Thickness: 10.3mm
- Lugs: 19mm
- Material: Vertical brushed 316L stainless steel with polished bevel, lugs and bezel 2.00 mm hesalite double dome crystal
- Circular brushed pushed crown with polished embossed YEMA logo
- Polished pushers
- 10 BAR / 100 m / 330 feet
Dial
- Matt finish
- Shiny SS applied facetted indexes, hour and minute hands in stainless steel treated with Super-LumiNova BGW9
- Painted chrono hands
Strap
- Leather strap
- 316L Stainless Steel mesh bracelet
