Watch Yema Superman 500 Auto Black Dial Bracelet Steel 41MM
NEW, MODERNIZED DESIGN
For almost 2 years, we have been imagining and working on an evolution of the Superman model. Our aim was to bring technical improvements and modernized construction to this legendary model from our collection range, while preserving its iconic design.
NEW BEZEL ARCHITECTURE, BEZEL LOCK
The Superman's centerpiece, the nose-block, patented by the brand in its day, has been redesigned to ensure a better fit between the crown tube and the nose-block. The latter is therefore more stable.
To achieve this, we had to redesign all the bezel and crown components. Additional holes were drilled in the bezel to optimize the movement of the pawl spring and ensure more precise alignment of the bezel insert.
CROWN WATER-RESISTANT IN UNSCREWED POSITION
The crown architecture has been completely reworked. The length of the tube between the crown and the lever-block has been modified, giving it better notching and greater stability. When unscrewed, the crown gives a solid, high-quality feel when winding and setting the time.
In addition, our ambition was also to provide it with a fundamental technical improvement to allow it to be adjusted even to the surface of the water before immersion. A new arrangement of the crown seals allows for more rigidity during use but above all to benefit from a water resistance of 3 bars in the unscrewed crown position. It will now be possible to adjust the setting of the bezel and its bezel lock on the surface of the water.
BOTTOM BOX 50 BAR
A key feature of a diver's watch, and in order to offer this new Superman with a water-resistance rating of 50 bars (500m), the case back has been increased in thickness from 1.5mm to 2.2mm. The historic YEMA coat-of-arms is stamped using a hydraulic press, and is now treated with a variety of bead-blasting processes for a more embossed look.
SUPER-LUMINOVA GRADE A
Changed from Super-LumiNova Standard Grade to Grade A to ensure increased readability. The luminescent marker on the graduated bezel and the arrow-shaped luminescent hand provide the diver with an accurate indication of the dive time in poor visibility conditions at the greatest depths.
MORE RESISTANT DOUBLE-DOME SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL
The Superman 500 features a high-quality 2.60mm thick double-domed sapphire crystal, offering better readability, increased strength and a decidedly vintage look
The glass has been reduced by 0.3mm in height and widened by 0.6mm in its outer diameter while preserving 2.6mm of thickness, which has the result of making it more resistant on the chased part while keeping the DNA of its so-called "Ice Box" shape.
IN-HOUSE CALIBRE YEMA2000 "NO-DATE"
Powered by optimised components, the In-House Calibre YEMA2000 offers slightly higher performance than competing calibres, with a daily drift of +/- 10 s/d and a power reserve of 42 hours. This movement does not have its date disc or the associated notch on the crown.
Evolution of the fastening system between the caliber and the middle to ensure better movement maintenance and increase resistance to shocks and vibrations.
SLEEK DIAL
The elimination of the date complication allows for a sleek and harmonious dial design with perfectly symmetrical elements that give it a very sober finish while enhancing legibility.
Features
DIAMETER I THICKNESS I HORNS
39 mm / 11 mm / 19 mm
41 mm / 11 mm / 20 mm
BOX
316L stainless steel with polished effect
Improved finish, higher quality result following refined polishing
LUNETTE
Unidirectional diving bezel with aluminium insert, graduated from 0 to 60
Pearl marker at 12 o'clock (luminescent) Super-LumiNova Grade A
CURNOW
Screw-down crown with embossed YEMA logo
MOVEMENT
Calibre Maison YEMA2000
Self-winding with rotor on ball bearings
29 Ruby
28,800 A/h
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds
Date at 3H
Maximum drift +/- 25 seconds per day
Adjustments of +/- 10 seconds per day and checks carried out by our master watchmakers before and after assembly
POWER RESERVE
42 Hours
GLASS
Double-dome sapphire crystal, 2.60 mm thick
DIAL and NEEDLES
White with sandblast effect
Printed indexes and hands in black coating treated with Super-LumiNova Grade A
WATERPROOFING
50 BAR / 500 m / 1640 feet
BRACELET
Bracelet steel or rubber, depending on the model chosen.