The Watch
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This cool looking Yema Meangraf Super is a wonderful example from the very well regarded Yema Sporting Chronograph Line. Dating from around the start of the 1970's it is so easy to see why the Vintage Watch Community are tipping Yema to follow in Heuer's footsteps
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View this Watch in a Video: here
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The Specs
Age: c.1972
Reference: 721122
Serial Number: N/A
Movement: Manual Wind with Date and Chronograph Function.
Calibre: Valjoux 7734
Timekeeping: Keeping good time, well within the reasonable expectations.
Service History: Unknown
Dial: Original Yema Factory Dial, 30 Min Chrono Recorder.
Case: Stainless Steel Back with Chrome Plated Case.
Measurements: Without/With Crown: 38.2mm/42.4mm End of Lug to Lug: 46.1mm
Bezel: Bi-Directional
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original Handset
Crystal: Acrylic
Crown: Unsigned but thought to be Original. Same goes for the Pushers.
Strap/Bracelet: Quality Geckota Racing Rally Style Leather Strap.
Lug Width: 20mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Sporty Matt Black All Original Dial.
- Colourful Chrono Hand and Function
-Cool alternative French Brand.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Some wear to the Chrome Plating, on the Crown/Pushers and to the Caseback.
-Scratches throughout the Case.
- Some age related marks to the Bi Directional Bezel.
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Overall this Yema Meangraf is in good honest Vintage condition, the Case and Crown/Pusher Set has some wear to the Chrome plate that is to be expected really with Watches of this Nature.
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The Dial is in fantastic Vintage Order and the hands have developed a slight patina which we love. Crystal is possibly Original has been lightly polished but some small age related marks remain.
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Going by the general consensus of the Vintage Watch Community, this guy represents a fantastic Investment for the future.