Founded in 1948 in Besançon, France, YEMA is one of France’s most iconic watch brands. Known for producing robust tool watches for professional divers, pilots, and explorers, YEMA played a significant role in French military and sporting history. From supplying watches to the French Air Force to timing motorsport and space missions, YEMA built its reputation on reliability, legibility, and purpose-driven design.
Today, YEMA has undergone a strong revival as an independent brand, focusing on in-house movement development while staying true to its tool-watch roots.
Superman: For the Dive Watch and Heritage Enthusiast
The YEMA Superman is the brand’s most iconic model, instantly recognisable by its patented bezel-lock mechanism. Originally launched in the 1960s, Superman watches are known for their strong water resistance, bold markers, and vintage dive aesthetics.
This series suits collectors who appreciate authentic dive watches with historical credibility, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking a modern tool watch with genuine heritage.
Navygraf: For the Everyday Sports Watch Collector
Inspired by YEMA’s historic naval watches, the Navygraf collection blends sporty design with everyday wearability. Featuring clean dials, robust cases, and automatic movements, Navygraf appeals to collectors who want a versatile sports watch that balances heritage with modern practicality.
Flygraf: For the Aviation and Pilot Watch Enthusiast
The Flygraf collection draws from YEMA’s aviation background, offering pilot-style watches with high legibility, bold numerals, and functional layouts. This series suits collectors who enjoy instrument-inspired watches with a strong utilitarian aesthetic.
Wristmaster: For the Vintage Military Watch Collector
The Wristmaster series pays tribute to YEMA’s military field watches from the 20th century. With simple layouts, compact cases, and vintage-inspired dials, this collection is ideal for collectors who appreciate minimalist military design and everyday comfort.
In-House Movements: For the Technical Enthusiast
A defining feature of modern YEMA is its commitment to developing in-house calibres, such as the CMM.10 and CMM.20 movements. Offering improved accuracy, extended power reserve, and robust construction, these movements appeal to collectors who value mechanical independence and technical progression within an accessible price range.
Why YEMA Appeals to Modern Watch Collectors
YEMA stands out by combining authentic French heritage, tool-watch design, and in-house mechanical innovation. Whether you are drawn to dive watches, aviation pieces, military designs, or movement engineering, YEMA offers a compelling option for collectors seeking substance and individuality.
At Vincent Watch Singapore, we are proud to offer a curated selection of authentic YEMA watches, including the Superman, Navygraf, Flygraf, and Wristmaster collections, available both online and in-store. Since 1985, Vincent Watch has been a trusted authorised retailer and omnichannel destination for genuine timepieces, expert guidance, and professional after-sales support.
