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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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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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Kuoe Old Smith 90-007 Automatic Black Sunray Dial

by Brent Robillard Vintage charm Every now and then, a watch arrives for review that falls completely outside my usual rotation, yet manages to make me rethink what I like. The Kuoe Old Smith 90-007 is one of those pieces. On paper, it’s a 35mm, small-seconds, vintage-inspired dress watch—exactly the sort of thing I don’t typically gravitate toward. In reality, it’s a charming little time … Continue reading Kuoe Old Smith 90-007 Automatic Black Sunray Dial

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