A new elegant diver limited to just 1,000 models...
Yema goes back in time during this early summer and drives you to the 1960s by presenting to you the Superman Heritage 63. A name not picked by accident as the first Superman timepiece was created in 1963. On this occasion, the French watchmaker brings back this mythical and innovative watch that was at the origin of Yema’s greatest saga and is offering a limited edition of 1000 pieces both in 39mm and 41mm.
The Yema Superman 63 - Image Credit: Yema Watches
In the early 1960s Yema worked on a professional diver’s watch concept with the goal to market it to the general public for the first time ever. In 1963, the first Superman was born. This watch sets itself apart with its unique design, its famous bezel-lock and at the same time becomes the first watch of Yema’s most appealing collection. A 2017 International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame honoree, Jason is a professional scuba diver and underwater photographer featured in many print publications including the iconic National Geographic.
Jason is an iconic figure in the Cayman Islands underwater community, he's at the origin of several projects which aim at protecting the delicate marine life found in the waters of the Cayman Islands and promoting sustainable tourism. For this unique release, the Superman 63 was designed and thoroughly tested with the support and input of Jason!
The Yema Superman 63 - Image Credit: Yema Watches
In tribute to the trendsetter model of its collection, the Superman Heritage 63 retakes the essential and professional codes of that time. Water-resistant up to 300m, and equipped with its iconic bezel-lock mechanism, the Superman Heritage 63 has the same “Skin Diver” hands as the original model.
To differentiate this new Heritage timepiece, this limited edition has the iconic “Shovel” seconds hand of YEMA’s iconic divers watches as well as a sapphire bezel to reproduce the shiny effect that the bakelite of that time used to offer.
Stats:
Case width: 39mm / 41mm
Movement: Sellita SW200-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds & date
Water Resistance: 300 metres (990ft)
Strap: Bracelet, leather or rubber
Price: $1199 on bracelet / $1049 on leather or tropic rubber
Availability: limited edition of 1,000, 6th July 2020
Personal thoughts
The Yema Superman 63 - Image Credit: Yema Watches
There is a lot to like here. To start with, the first of anything always has some romance behind it so it’s fantastic to see an early Superman be reimagined. The Superman range really offers something for everyone so if the new 63 version does it for you, you’ll have to be quick…To find out more click here.
