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Anyone have experience with these watches, would appreciate any thoughts on how they are 'in the flesh', quality control/reliability and finish etc I am looking at quartz or auto's as the quartz would make a nice 'grab n go'.
The brand recently came onto my radar especially the Navygraf and Superman models. I have small wrists so a bit OCD when it comes to lug to lug and overall dimensions on both watches appear to have reasonable proportions that would work well on my flat-ish wrist.
The price point looks good too, I've seen some negative comments about timing being off but tends to settle down.
Thoughts welcome.
The brand recently came onto my radar especially the Navygraf and Superman models. I have small wrists so a bit OCD when it comes to lug to lug and overall dimensions on both watches appear to have reasonable proportions that would work well on my flat-ish wrist.
The price point looks good too, I've seen some negative comments about timing being off but tends to settle down.
Thoughts welcome.
I have a Blue Lagoon Superman which now needs repairing due to the tinny crown guard getting caught on something and pulling out the crown. Very annoying and now sits 'at the bottom of the watch drawer'.
Apart from my mishap with it, they seem really nice watches apart from the IMHO pointless crown guard.
Somebody on here (Mezzanine maybe?) has a Superman Heritage which looks a very cool watch, one I wish I'd gone for.
Apart from my mishap with it, they seem really nice watches apart from the IMHO pointless crown guard.
Somebody on here (Mezzanine maybe?) has a Superman Heritage which looks a very cool watch, one I wish I'd gone for.
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richthebike said:
I'm a massive fan of these as a usable daily you don't need to worry about whilst giving a vintage vibe. Great sizing too.
V nice. I mentioned the pricing in op, I feel these 'under the radar' brands will eventually become fairly expensive once they get a decent following..hence want to get one while I can. CW, Steinhart, Stowa....still fairly good VFM but have seen the prices go north over the years.I am undecided on Superman Vs Navygraf and quartz Vs auto but will do a bit more research before deciding.
Assuming that if they are using either a ETA 2824 or Sellita derived movement should be fairly straightforward to have servicing done in the UK if needed.
liner33 said:
They look great and seem well priced but found a few cases on social media of people having lots of issues with customer service so decided to avoid.
Might make a good used buy
This is what makes me a bit nervous with the smaller / micro brands. But I just can't bring myself to pay top dollar for the mainstream brands though a Sinn 556i is on my wishlist.Might make a good used buy
VR99 said:
This is what makes me a bit nervous with the smaller / micro brands. But I just can't bring myself to pay top dollar for the mainstream brands though a Sinn 556i is on my wishlist.
Yep its really tough , but i have to say hand on heart i have never regretted buy a luxury watch any of them , there are many cheaper microbrands that i have, my collection is full of them. I feel its always better to save for the watch you really want than to compromise, if you buy the Yema you wont be any closer to the 556 than you are now
vixen1700 said:
I have a Blue Lagoon Superman which now needs repairing due to the tinny crown guard getting caught on something and pulling out the crown. Very annoying and now sits 'at the bottom of the watch drawer'.
Apart from my mishap with it, they seem really nice watches apart from the IMHO pointless crown guard.
Somebody on here (Mezzanine maybe?) has a Superman Heritage which looks a very cool watch, one I wish I'd gone for.
Exactly the same happened with mine, the crown guard would always catch on things and the inner edge is quite sharp.Apart from my mishap with it, they seem really nice watches apart from the IMHO pointless crown guard.
Somebody on here (Mezzanine maybe?) has a Superman Heritage which looks a very cool watch, one I wish I'd gone for.
Very comfortable and legible otherwise.
It too is sat in a drawer awaiting repair..I’m not reattaching the crown guard
No issues with either of mine, although they both moved on to new homes over the past 18 months. I sold the steel when I got the bronze, then sold the bronze to to a friend's wife so she could give it to him on his 40th.
They're now in-house movements for those who care.
I highly doubt these will be discovered and become collectable, they just don't tick the right boxes. They're decent value with the regular 15% off mail list offers. I think I got mine at 50% both on the kick-start campaign.
They're now in-house movements for those who care.
I highly doubt these will be discovered and become collectable, they just don't tick the right boxes. They're decent value with the regular 15% off mail list offers. I think I got mine at 50% both on the kick-start campaign.
richthebike said:
I highly doubt these will be discovered and become collectable, they just don't tick the right boxes. They're decent value with the regular 15% off mail list offers. I think I got mine at 50% both on the kick-start campaign.
I might have a look at Chrono24 and others to get an idea of used prices, I've never bought a used watch but starting to see the appeal esp when 1 or 10 watches is never enough.....
I picked up a Superman French Air Force limited edition and it's a lovely watch. They were having a 30% off sale with another little bit more off so ended up paying about £550 for the 41mm Auto. It comes on a great steel bracelet and it came with a special air force blue strap.
I'm not sure I'd spend the near £1k RRP, but at £550 it's a really nice quality watch with an in house movement with a huge power reserve.
Why is everyone calling the bezel lock a crown guard?
I'm not sure I'd spend the near £1k RRP, but at £550 it's a really nice quality watch with an in house movement with a huge power reserve.
Why is everyone calling the bezel lock a crown guard?
i've had a Yema Superman Heritage for a couple of years - here it is:
I do like it, but in practice rarely feel I want to choose it over a few other watches I have that fill a similar role, so it spends the vast majority of its time in the drawer.
I like the looks - the main reason I bought it - the vintage style is quite distinctive and I'm a sucker for a lollipop style seconds hand. But, in my view, the quality isn't great, the bezel feels a bit flimsy and doesn't line up properly, and the silly crown / bezel lock thing is just a faf. I put mine on a rubber strap, from memory there's a poorly thought through transition in the finishing between the case and the metal bracelet if you wanted to keep it on the bracelet.
In short, I would say buy one if you like the looks, but don't kid yourself that you're buying a top quality, hewn from granite, type item.
I do like it, but in practice rarely feel I want to choose it over a few other watches I have that fill a similar role, so it spends the vast majority of its time in the drawer.
I like the looks - the main reason I bought it - the vintage style is quite distinctive and I'm a sucker for a lollipop style seconds hand. But, in my view, the quality isn't great, the bezel feels a bit flimsy and doesn't line up properly, and the silly crown / bezel lock thing is just a faf. I put mine on a rubber strap, from memory there's a poorly thought through transition in the finishing between the case and the metal bracelet if you wanted to keep it on the bracelet.
In short, I would say buy one if you like the looks, but don't kid yourself that you're buying a top quality, hewn from granite, type item.
I really like mine, I wear it most days during the week working from home. Very comfortable wear, I have it on an Artem sailcloth. The size is ideal, smaller than my GMT and PO and therefore comfortable.
My only bronze. Case has held up incredibly well, domed glass is very nice.
I’ll be taking it on holiday next week for some beach and paddleboard action
Gains about 20 secs a day… not fussed though.
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