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Yema hits hard: will the Navygraf Slim CMM.20 redefine the market for affordable luxury dive watches?

Yema, the flagship of French watchmaking, unveils its latest creation: the Navygraf Slim CMM.20. This vintage-designed diving watch hides the first French micro-rotor movement under its elegant dial. With only 200 pieces available, this limited edition could well become the object of all desires among informed collectors.

A refined design that doesn't sacrifice performance

The Navygraf Slim CMM.20 stands out with its 316L stainless steel case with meticulous finishing. With its 39 mm diameter and only 9.5 mm thickness (12 mm including the domed sapphire crystal), this watch offers a significantly thinner profile than its sisters without sacrificing its capabilities:

  • Impressive 300 meter water resistance
  • 120-click unidirectional bezel with black sapphire insert
  • Screw-down crown protected by shoulders
  • The featherweight of 61.5 grams (without the strap) ensures optimal wearing comfort. The balanced weight distribution and the sleek design allow the watch to fit perfectly on the wrist.

    A vintage dial enhanced by modern details

    The black lacquered dial of the Navygraf Slim CMM.20 is a true homage to the diving watches of the 60s:

  • Applied luminescent indexes
  • Polished stick needles
  • Bright yellow second hand with matching “Navygraf” inscription
  • โ€œMANUFACTURE FRANร‡AISEโ€ mention recalling the origin of the movement
  • The whole is protected by a domed sapphire crystal which accentuates the retro aesthetic while offering scratch resistance worthy of current standards.

    The heart of innovation: the CMM.20 movement

    The real jewel of this watch is hidden under the transparent caseback: the Manufacture Morteau Calibre 20 (CMM.20). This automatic micro-rotor movement is a first for French watchmaking:

  • Thickness of only 3.7 mm (26% thinner than a standard ETA 2824)
  • 190 components, 80% of which are manufactured in France
  • Frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour
  • 70 hour power reserve
  • Accuracy of -3/+7 seconds per day
  • The black finish obtained by atomic layer deposition (ALD) gives the movement a decidedly modern and industrial look, creating a striking contrast with the vintage aesthetic of the case.

    An unbeatable quality-price ratio?

    With a retail price of $1,990 (approximately โ‚ฌ1,800), the Yema Navygraf Slim CMM.20 aggressively positions itself in the affordable luxury dive watch market. It offers a set of features rarely found at this price point:

  • Manufactured movement with micro-rotor
  • Refined vintage design
  • Professional diving performance
  • Limited edition of 200 copies
  • This bold positioning could well shake up the codes of the segment and attract the attention of watch enthusiasts looking for exclusivity and innovation.

    The Yema Navygraf Slim CMM.20 represents a technical and aesthetic tour de force. By combining a sleek vintage design, high-flying performance and an innovative manufacture movement, Yema proves that French watchmaking still has a bright future ahead of it. This watch could well become a must-have for discerning collectors, marking a turning point in the history of the brand and perhaps even in that of French watchmaking as a whole. The 200 lucky people who will be able to acquire it will undoubtedly own much more than just a watch: a true piece of watchmaking history.

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