by Brent Robillard The power of patina Every time I receive a bronze watch in for review—particularly a dive watch—I am reminded just how satisfying the material can be. Unlike stainless steel or titanium, it refuses to remain unchanged. It records the passing of time, slowly developing a patina that reflects the places it has been and the conditions it has endured. For a dive … Continue reading Hands-on with the YEMA Superman Bronze CMM1.0
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
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
