Flygraf Pilot Khaki

Yema, an unsuspecting name coined by Henry Louis Belmont during a school contest back in his teenage years, goes on to attain a massive following throughout its 72 years of watchmaking. Graduating at the top of his class in the National Watchmaking School of Besançon, Belmont lives up to his title with exquisite timepieces that are out of this world, literally, when the Yema Spationaute flew to space on astronaut Jean-Loup Chrétien's wrist.

Buckle your seatbelts as Yema introduces the newest addition to her aviator watch collection, the Yema Flygraf Pilot. Dating all the way back to the 1970s, Yema's Flygraf chronographs are crafted in close collaboration with pilot watch enthusiasts and professional pilots to reach the greatest heights in the watch industry. Designed jointly with professional aerobatic pilot Sammy Mason who at age 19 became the youngest member of the US National Advanced Aerobatic Team, this timepiece draws inspiration from both Flieger and military field watches from World War II.

Yema Flygraf Pilot Khaki

Be surprised at the exquisite in-house movement, the SW200, which powers the Yema Flygraf Pilot. This French automatic calibre is built with 26 rubies, operates at 28 800 BPH (3 Hertz) and has a power reserve of approximately 38 hours. Entirely designed, developed and assembled at Yema's Morteau workshops in France, the use of this self-winding movement is a novelty for the humble French watchmaker and greatly elevates the value of this timepiece.
 
Measuring 38.5mm in diameter, the Flygraf Pilot boasts a height of 8.8mm and a lug to lug distance of 46mm, which rests snugly on most wrist sizes. The case of this watch is made of robust 316L stainless steel, satin-brushed to gleaming perfection. This sleek watch case is complemented with a brushed steel bezel for a more sporty appeal. More than that the eye capturing angular lugs is a distinctive detail in the case architectural construction. It flows seamlessly from the case, giving the watch a bold, utilitarian stance that embodies the pilot's tool-watch heritage. Beyond aesthetics, these sharp lug facets are carefully proportioned to ensure the watch sits naturally and comfortably on the wrist, balancing striking design with everyday wearability. The polished finish of the case paired with a subtly circular-brushed bezel, creates refined contrasts that enhance light play and elegance.

Sector dial, distinct case, timeless inspiration

Engraved seamlessly onto the case back of this pilot watch, Yema's vintage crest proudly claims its place at the back of this phenomenal timepiece. Furthermore, the Flygraf Pilot is fitted with a screw-down signed crown protected by crown guards which allows for a 100m water resistance. Flight or fight? This timepiece is a purposeful tool watch for both responses and shows off a high-quality, scratch-resistant flat sapphire crystal atop its dial.
 
The sandblasted sector green dial of this timepiece is what makes it stand out. Shooting for a neo-vintage reinterpretation of Yema's iconic model from the 1930s and 40s. Beautifully polished indices are applied at the cardinal points (3, 6, 9, 12) of the dial. The careful balance sector dial lies the Yema logo at the 12 and Flygraf Automatique at the 6 is held together by a precise, steel, minute rehaut.

Grade A Super-Luminova

To complement the impeccable brushed steel bezel, the Flygraf Pilot comes on a retro multi-linked stainless steel bracelet that extends seamlessly from its case made from the same material, allowing it to form a single perfect timepiece that ensures comfortable wear while withstanding the harshest conditions. The faceted links from case to folding buckle enjoy a brushed finish with polished bevels. More importantly is the continual theme of playing of the beautiful flat and sharp angles of the watch, which delivers all so well.
 
The Yema Flygraf Pilot draws you in with its professional yet rugged allure and as if on autopilot, this timepiece finds its way into your heart and onto your wrist. Crafted with utmost precision from the inside out, this pilot watch tells the adventure of athletes and explorers from all walks of life. Make time for your own adventure with this signature timepiece that tells the time of.

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