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:
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:
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:
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 โฌ1,800), 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:
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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