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Hands-On with the YEMA Granvelle Renaissance CMM.29 Salmon

by Brent Robillard More than the sum of its tool watches I have to admit something. When I think of YEMA, my mind almost immediately goes to tool watches. The Superman, the Flygraf, the Rallygraf—these are the pieces that have come to define the French brand for many collectors, myself included. My own affection for the Superman is well documented. It remains one of my … Continue reading Hands-On with the YEMA Granvelle Renaissance CMM.29 Salmon

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The 5280 Watch Co Ajax in Rain Shower Green Isn’t What You Expect

by Brent Robillard Alone is its class I find some watches difficult to review. And sometimes that difficulty has nothing to do with the watch itself. The Ajax from 5280 Watch Company is one of them. Part of the problem is familiarity. My wife and I first met Rich and Amy, the husband-and-wife team behind 5280, at the inaugural Vancouver Timepiece Show in 2025. Since … Continue reading The 5280 Watch Co Ajax in Rain Shower Green Isn’t What You Expect

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YEMA Introduces the Granvelle Renaissance

YEMA has unveiled the new Granvelle Renaissance, a refined evolution of its architectural dress watch inspired by the historic Granvelle Palace in Besançon, France. Reinterpreted in a more compact 37.5mm format, the watch draws on the proportions and decorative motifs of the 16th-century Renaissance landmark, which today houses the Museum of Time in the heart of France’s traditional watchmaking region. Check out the Jack Mason … Continue reading YEMA Introduces the Granvelle Renaissance

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