Introduction

Hold onto your hats, watch enthusiasts! Yema, a brand that has rapidly transformed from crafting vintage re-editions to becoming a powerful champion of French watchmaking, has collaborated with the extraordinary designer Alain Silberstein to launch a game-changing limited edition timepiece - the Yema x Alain Silberstein Marine Watch. This isn't just another addition to their collection; it's a completely new model that features an eye-catching design and an innovative micro-rotor movement, marking a significant step for both brands.

About Alain Silberstein

Alain Silberstein, though not a household name, has carved out a distinctive niche in the watch industry. His creations are characterized by a bold interplay of primary colors and geometric shapes, drawing inspiration from the Bauhaus movement. Silberstein's approach to design is both artistic and functional, often fusing creativity with technical prowess. While he has previously helmed his own brand, he now collaborates with various companies to infuse freshness into existing watches or create entirely new masterpieces.

Design and Specifications

The Yema x Alain Silberstein Marine Watch is not a reworked version of the familiar Superman or Navygraf. Instead, it showcases a unique case design crafted from the designer’s vision. The watch features a cylindrical central case with flat flanks, ensuring a slick and contemporary look while maintaining an incredibly comfortable wearability with dimensions of 40mm x 11mm. The clever integration of lugs into the caseback creates an uninterrupted flow from the case to the strap, making it a delight on the wrist. With a length of 44.5mm, it offers a compact feel that diverges from traditional dive watches.

Water Resistance and Materials

This limited-edition timepiece takes inspiration from retro compressor watches, boasting a dual-crown structure – the crown positioned at 2 o’clock activates a bi-directional inner rotating bezel. While it doesn’t employ an EPSA-style structure, this design element still imparts a sleek, retro appeal. Constructed from micro-blasted grade 5 titanium and finished with a black DLC coating, it provides a robust 200-meter water resistance thanks to its screw-down caseback and crowns. The watch is finished with a 2.20mm thick double-domed sapphire crystal for additional durability.

Dial Design

The dial is where Silberstein's signature style truly shines. Displaying a semi-matte black backdrop, the watch features three-dimensional indices coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring visibility day and night. The bold hour hand is a red triangle, accompanied by an oversized yellow arrow for minutes, and a distinctive seastar-shaped blue seconds indicator. The aesthetic is daring yet remains functionally legible, a hallmark of Silberstein's designs.

Movement and Craftsmanship

Beneath the sapphire caseback adorned with beautifully crafted Koi fish, resides the Yema manufacture calibre CMM.20, meticulously designed and produced in Morteau, France, with the collaboration of renowned watchmaker Olivier Mory. Notably, all components are sourced either internally in Morteau or from nearby suppliers within a 72km radius, ensuring a blend of local craftsmanship. Wound by an innovative tungsten micro-rotor set on ball bearings, this movement beats at a frequency of 4Hz and provides an impressive power reserve of 70 hours, with accuracy rated at -3/+7 seconds per day.

Strap Options

To top it all off, the Yema x Alain Silberstein Marine is presented on a high-quality FKM rubber strap secured with a folding clasp made from DLC-coated titanium. For those looking to elevate their style, an additional dark red rubber strap is included, promising even bolder fashion statements.

Conclusion

The Yema x Alain Silberstein Marine Watch is a rare blend of artistry and engineering that will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike. With limited availability, this striking timepiece is set to make waves in the watch community! Don’t miss your chance to snag this extraordinary collaboration—jump in before it's too late!