This 1948 timepieces Limited Edition has been designed jointly with France's Air Force. Inspired by the iconic Superman Heritage, this exclusive military tool watch comes with a steel bezel, a matt black dial, black PVD coated hands and date disc wheel mirroring France's Air Force dark camouflage pattern.

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The blue-white-red French national insignia used on military aircraft since World War I beautifully replaces the 6 o'clock index and is also stamped on the crown under a crystal coating, while the French Air Force logo is found on the dial and the case-back.

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Available in both black PVD and Steel case, the Superman French Air Force is equipped with Yema's in-house caliber MBP1000 and features a matt black dial printed with "French Air Force" logo and the coloured national insignia at 6 o'clock.

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These 2 models are proposed as a Collector's Edition limited to 1,948 timepieces each, delivered in a French Air Force branded leather travel case and the official pilot watch canvas strap in addition to the original steel bracelet. Available for pre-order as from April 20th at yema.com.

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Yema’s In-House Movement

Yema's in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber MBP1000, is entirely designed, developed and assembled at Morteau workshops in France. It beats at 28,800 vibrations / hour, has a power reserve of 45 hours and has 31 jewels.

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Domed Sapphire Crystal

The Superman French Air Force Black is made available with a sapphire domed crystal making it more scratch-resistant and vintage looking.

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High Contrast Dial

The stunning metal accents of the embossed white markers along the printed dark red French Air Force logo and the coloured national insignia at 6 o'clock create a striking contrast against the matt black dial.

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Military Camouflage Hands

A black PVD treatment is applied to the hour and minute hands as well as the iconic 1970's seconds hand with its head shaped like a shovel.

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French Air Force Crown

The French Air Force national insignia is stamped on the crown under a crystal coating.

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Yema Iconic Bezel-Lock Mechanism

Back in the 1970's, the first Yema watch made for the French Air Force was designed to equip their Diver Rescuers team but was also used by fighter pilots, hence the dual SEA-AIR features of this unique military tool watch.

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Collector's Edition

The 316L Steel caseback proudly displays Yema's historic crest beautifully embossed with a hydraulic press. Each watch is engraved with a unique number from 0001 to 1948 regardless the diameter chosen.

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Diver Steel Bracelet

The 316 L stainless steel bracelet with secure-lock comes with a diver’s extension so it can adjust it easily and quickly over a diving suit.

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French Air Force Strap

This unique canvas strap is primarily chosen for its rigidity in the most extreme conditions. The inside of the band is made of leather for excellent wearing comfort and is decorated with France's Air Force logo.

Super-Luminova

The hands and markers are treated with Swiss Super-LumiNova so as to offer perfect readability in low light conditions.

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Yema also offers this watch as a non-limited edition with a quartz movement, the Ronda 515. This Swiss quartz movement is composed by 3 hands and date. Thanks to its stepping motor and power saving mechanism, energy consumption is reduced by 70%.

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Yema Superman French Air Force Steel and Black Limited Edition

Technical specifications:

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Reference: YAA39-AMS; YAA39-AMS; YAA39-3AMS; YAA41-3AMS

·      Case:

·       Diameter: 39 mm | 41 mm

·       Thickness: 13 mm | 13 mm

·       Lug: 19 mm | 20 mm

·       Material: Brushed 316L stainless steel

·       Bezel: Steel bezel; Unidirectional graduated 0-60

·       Crown: Screw-down crown; Stamped French Air Force national insignia stamped under a crystal coating

·       Crystal: Domed Sapphire Crystal; 2.60 mm thickness

·       Water Resistance: 30 BAR / 990 Feet / 300 m

Movement:

·       Winding: Automatic

·       Caliber: MBP1000 French In-House Movement; Self-winding with ball bearings rotor; 31 Rubies; 28 800 A/h

·       Accuracy: Minimum accuracy of +/- 12 seconds per day; Observed accuracy of +/- 6 seconds per day; Adjustments and checks made before and after assembly by our watchmakers

·       Power Reserve: 45 hours

·       Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds

·       Date: Date at 3 o'clock

Dial/Hands:

·       Dial: Matt black with stamped French Air Force logo dark red logo; Stamped French Air Force national insignia at 6 o'clock; Minute/Seconds track consisting of 60 white marks

·       Markers: Embossed markers applied by hand; Triangular marker at 12 o'clock (luminescent zero mark); Super-LumiNova C1

·       Hands: Iconic "Arrow" hours and "Shovel" seconds steel hands, black PVD coated; Super-LumiNova C1

Bracelet:

·       Material & Finishing: Light-weighting 316L stainless steel with brushed effect

·       Clasp: Diver's extension folding clasp with minted Yema vintage logo

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The price for the Yema Superman French Air Force Steel Limited Edition is 999 Euro and for the Black Limited Edition is 1,199 Euro.

The watch is limited edition to 1948 pieces for each version and one can reserve his/her preferred number upon order (subject to availability).

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For more information please visit Yema Watches Online.