After 3 years of development YEMA presents its new 3-hand Manufacture caliber with modern architecture featuring chronometric precision, 70-hour power reserve and high resistance to magnetic fields and shocks.
In line with our crowdfunding approach to finance our Manufacture calibers R&D, on November 10th we will launch a new Kickstarter campaign to present the first Superman Bronze models equipped with the new CMM.10 caliber.
Available in 2 dial colors (gradient blue and lacquered black) in 39mm and 41mm, each Superman Bronze CMM.10 model is limited to 1,948 numbered copies at a preferential rate of €999 (€1,199 including tax for EU residents) which represents -44% off €1,790 MSRP (-33% for EU residents). Shipping April-May 2024.
Caliber designed and developed by YEMA. Components (bridges and mainplate) manufactured directly in our YEMA workshops in Morteau, including assemblies, adjustments and checks.
Ingenious mainplate’s symmetrical architecture with high quality regulating organs, shock absorbers, escapements and barrel ensuring great precision and reliability.
High mechanical precision and high resistance to magnetic fields and shocks, resulting in chronometric performance.
Increased power reserve thanks to a large barrel allowing optimized winding while preserving a frequency of 28,800 A/h (4Hz).
High mechanical precision and high resistance to magnetic fields and shocks, resulting in chronometric performance.
Ingenious mainplate’s symmetrical architecture with high quality regulating organs, shock absorbers, escapements and barrel ensuring great precision and reliability.
Increased power reserve thanks to a large barrel allowing optimized winding while preserving a frequency of 28,800 A/h (4Hz).
In 2019, the first Superman Bronze in history was released with the aim of supporting an oceanographic mission studying a family of 30 sperm whales from the Indian Ocean over several years.
After hundreds of dives, scientists have deciphered the kinship links of this family and established a family tree spanning 4 generations. This large family is unique, each member is an individual with a character of its own. As with humans, each individual develops their own personality. These ultrasensitive and delicate wild mammals have their own language and demonstrate great intelligence, kindness and solidarity with each other.
Following the success of this scientific mission, an evolution of the iconic Superman Bronze model equipped with the very latest Manufacture CMM.10 caliber, was designed in collaboration with François Sarano, famous French oceanographer and founder of the NGO Longitude 181. This marine protection association pursues this sperm whales scientific mission, now in Mediterranean waters.
OCEANOGRAPHER
FOUNDER OF LONGITUDE 181
François Sarano is a professional diver and doctor in oceanography. Former expedition leader and scientific advisor to Commander Cousteau (around 20 expeditions aboard the Calypso), in 2002 he founded the NGO Longitude 181 whose objective is protecting marine wildlife and ocean’s ecosystems. François is co-director of dozens of television documentaries devoted to marine wildlife and author of numerous books including “The return of Moby Dick, what sperm whales teach us about the oceans and men” by Éditions Actes Sud (2018 Prize Jacques Lacroix from French Academy).
ENHANCED BRONZE CASE
& DOUBLE DOME SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL
Designed for diving professionals, this new bronze case is available in 39mm and 41mm, it distinguishes by its high-quality brushed/polished finishes which preserve a unique neo- vintage appearance. Depending on its use and exposure to weather conditions, bronze will patina differently and make each watch unique and authentic.
This collectible timepiece is equipped with a high-quality double-domed sapphire crystal measuring 2.20 mm in height, offering better readability, increased resistance and a decidedly neo-vintage look.
UPGRADED DIALS
“MANUFACTURE FRANÇAISE”
Available in gradient blue and lacquered black dials, the iconic Superman Bronze dials now proudly display French mentions and the new MANUFACTURE FRANÇAISE signature at 6 o'clock to reflect YEMA's new positioning following the internalization of the manufacturing of components for the CMM.10 caliber.
The classic Superman hands have been slightly refined, and the iconic “shovel” second hand has been replaced by a lollipop sweep hand to provide an enhanced overall balance.
This collectible timepiece is equipped with a high-quality double-domed sapphire crystal measuring 2.20 mm in height, offering better readability, increased resistance and a decidedly neo-vintage look.
The rotating bezel stands out both for its complex design and for its quality of finish. It is entirely made of bronze, its circular brushed finish elegantly contrasts with the case vertical brushed finish. This newly manufactured bezel features unidirectional rotation, a 0-60 count up graduation and a luminescent marker at 12 o'clock treated in Grade A Super-LumiNova (same as the hands and markers), essential features for professional divers.
30 BAR SAPPHIRE DISPLAY CASE BACK
LIMITED EDITION 1948
The exhibition case back sapphire crystal reveals our new CMM.10 Manufacture caliber while securing a 30 BAR (300m/990 feet) water resistance.
Each case back is engraved with a unique serial number and Limited Edition number.
TROPIC FKM VITON® RUBBER
INTEGRATED BRACELET
Specially designed for the Superman Bronze CMM.10, this Tropic integrated bracelet made in RUBBER FKM VITON® has been designed for intensive use in all extreme conditions thanks to its light, flexible, dust repellant and very resistant VITON® material. The bracelet is equipped with an elegant, high-quality buckle in IP bronze.
AVAILABLE IN 39MM & 41MM
AVAILABLE IN 39MM & 41MM
Ø 39 mm
Ø 41 mm
Four talented French watchmakers, cumulating over 120 years experience at the most prestigious watch brands, have taken up the challenge of creating YEMA’s first Manufacture Calibers
20+ years experience at Audemars Piguet, Sellita, Piaget, Cartier, Panerai, Skill, YEMA
45+ years experience at Omega, Audemars Piguet, YEMA
40+ years experience at YEMA
15+ years experience at Cartier, Pro Horlogerie, YEMA
20+ years experience at Audemars Piguet, Sellita, Piaget, Cartier, Panerai, Skill, YEMA
45+ years experience at Omega, Audemars Piguet, YEMA
40+ years experience at YEMA
15+ years experience at Cartier, Pro Horlogerie, YEMA
MOVEMENT
Ø 28mm mechanical self-winding
SELF-WINDING
Bidirectional oscillating weight
FREQUENCY
4Hz (28,800 A/h)
POWER RESERVE
70 Hours
ACCURACY
-3 / +5 seconds
MAGNETIC RESISTANCE
Non-magnetic alloys
SHOCK RESISTANCE
Incabloc® double-cone
REGULATING ORGANS
Glucydur balance wheel
LARGE BARREL
Nivaflex® spring
JEWELS
27
COMPONENTS
208
DECORATION
Galvanic treatment
Ø 28mm mechanical self-winding
Bidirectional oscillating weight
4Hz (28,800 A/h)
70 Hours
-3 / +5 seconds
Non-magnetic alloys
Incabloc® double-cone
Glucydur balance wheel
Nivaflex® spring
27
208
Galvanic treatment
The CMM.10 offers a modern take on traditional 3-hands calibers. The construction of the transversal bridge over the balance wheel provides stability, a circular cut-out in the mainplate elegantly frames the balance wheel, permitting views of the regulating organ. The mainplate symmetrical architecture ensures a perfect and elegant vertical alignment of the balance wheel and large barrel.
Moreover, the CMM.10 features a central bridge design that combines the barrel bridge, center wheel bridge and winding stem cock into a large single bridge that forms the central pillar of the movement. This structure reduces the number of bridges and reinforces the main plate by making it possible to contain most of the gear train within the structure, the movement overall enjoys significantly better strength, durability and shock resistance.
The elegant and modern architecture of the balance wheel transversal bridge, with its two fixing points, guarantees high positioning precision. This double bridge helps ensure the stability, shock resistance and precision of the balance wheel whatever the intensity of the activities carried out.
The ultra-precise geometry of the Incabloc® double-cone shock absorbers transform uncontrolled shocks of all magnitudes and coming from any direction into movements rigorously directed perpendicular to the balance axis, thus ensuring incomparable robustness to the CMM.10 regulator mechanism.
The ultra-precise geometry of the Incabloc® double-cone shock absorbers transform uncontrolled shocks of all magnitudes and coming from any direction into movements rigorously directed perpendicular to the balance axis, thus ensuring incomparable robustness to the CMM.10 regulator mechanism.
The balance wheel is made of Glucydur, a non-magnetic metal alloy with low thermal expansion that provides greater resistance to deformation, corrosion, and magnetic fields. Glucydur is the optimal alloy for the balance wheel which requires stability. The Nivarox® hairspring has high resistance to temperature changes and contributes to the continuous precision of the regulating organ.
The CMM.10 caliber has a single large barrel manufactured by Générale Ressorts, optimized to ensure a power reserve of 70 hours while preserving a high frequency of 28,800A/h (4Hz). The Nivaflex® barrel spring alloys combine excellent mechanical properties with excellent corrosion resistance, non-magnetic behavior and a very low coefficient of thermal expansion.
The CMM.10 caliber has a single large barrel manufactured by Générale Ressorts, optimized to ensure a power reserve of 70 hours while preserving a high frequency of 28,800A/h (4Hz). The Nivaflex® barrel spring alloys combine excellent mechanical properties with excellent corrosion resistance, non-magnetic behavior and a very low coefficient of thermal expansion.
Interface between the gear train and the regulating organ, the escapement is the place where energy and chronometry intersect in a complex interaction. The escapement is an energy-demanding system, it alone consumes more than half of the barrels’ energy. It is the friction of the anchor pallets on the anchor which, despite their lubrication, dissipates a good part of this energy. The CMM.10 escapement presents notable improvements which reduce this friction thanks to a sophisticated manufacturing process. This advanced escapement ensures optimization of the entire mechanics, precision, and longevity of the caliber components.
The bidirectional oscillating weight allows the mechanism to be automatically wound using the kinetic energy produced by the wearer's movements. Whatever the direction of rotation of the oscillating weight, it operates by charging the large spring barrel which, once fully wound, offers 70 hours of autonomy. The oscillating weight is mounted on optimized ball bearings that are very resistant to wear and minimize friction, rotate smoothly and silently. Engraved with the words CALIBRE MANUFACTURE MORTEAU 10 and decorated in a “gunmetal” finish in contrast with the galvanized black bridges, the design of the oscillating weight reinforces the innovative and contemporary aesthetic of the caliber.
The bidirectional oscillating weight allows the mechanism to be automatically wound using the kinetic energy produced by the wearer's movements. Whatever the direction of rotation of the oscillating weight, it operates by charging the large spring barrel which, once fully wound, offers 70 hours of autonomy. The oscillating weight is mounted on optimized ball bearings that are very resistant to wear and minimize friction, rotate smoothly and silently. Engraved with the words CALIBRE MANUFACTURE MORTEAU 10 and decorated in a “gunmetal” finish in contrast with the galvanized black bridges, the design of the oscillating weight reinforces the innovative and contemporary aesthetic of the caliber.
Over the past two years, YEMA has made significant investments aimed at insourcing a good part of its production and constantly improving the quality of its manufacturing processes by using new equipment as well as expanding and modernising its workshops and production lines.
In addition, the Franco-Swiss Jura region being increasingly integrated, YEMA now works with new local partners to secure a more responsible and higher quality production.
All CMM.10 caliber components are manufactured in France and Switzerland within a range of 72km from Morteau by recognized craftsman in fine watchmaking. The caliber bridges and mainplates are manufactured in YEMA’s workshops in Morteau where final assembly of all components takes place.
COMPONENTS
MOVEMENT
DESIGN
MOVEMENT
COMPONENTS
ASSEMBLIES
ORIGIN
FRANCE
FRANCE
+ SWITZERLAND
FRANCE
ORIGIN
FRANCE
FRANCE + SWITZERLAND
FRANCE
YEMA workshops are based in Morteau, the cradle of French watchmaking, a few steps from the Swiss watchmaking region. This cross-border watchmaking community concentrated along the Jura mountains has gradually transformed into a true regional ecosystem recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2020.
5 YEARS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
In our commitment to quality, all timepieces equipped with a mechanical YEMA Manufacture movement enjoy an extended International Warranty period of 5 (five) years.
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SUPPORT LONGITUDE 181
Longitude 181 is a French non-profit organization whose mission is to protect marine wildlife and the oceans.
Longitude 181 doesn't enjoy any public funding. All oceanographic scientific expeditions and other actions aiming at defending the marine environment and its inhabitants through international regulations and treaties for the protection of the ocean, are funded by private donors like YEMA.
By supporting Longitude 181, you can can contribute too, every donation no matter how small counts, even for 1€.
Thank you for your support !