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On Spec, Time

YEMA Celebrates 400 Years of the French Navy with Three New Navygraf Models

By Brent Robillard History in the making I have been a YEMA owner almost as long as I have been a watch enthusiast. The Superman silhouette speaks directly to my limbic system. I am rendered almost helpless by it. There is just something about those sharp lugs, that distinctive bezel lock, and the unmistakably French approach to dive watch design that has always clicked with … Continue reading YEMA Celebrates 400 Years of the French Navy with Three New Navygraf Models

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Off The Cuff, Time

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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Studio Underd0g Opens The D0ghouse

by Brent Robillard Happy to be in The D0ghouse For a brand that built its reputation on playful design and unconventional ideas, Studio Underd0g has never been particularly interested in following the expected path. Over the past five years, the British independent has grown from a small enthusiast-driven project into one of the most recognizable names in contemporary independent watchmaking. Its colourful chronographs, unconventional collaborations, … Continue reading Studio Underd0g Opens The D0ghouse

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