| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 2 - 01 -10 |
Patinated |
Brand Yema, France
Model Pré-Superman
Year 1960
Case No. 827713
Bracelet leather strap
Diameter 37
Signature dial, case and movement
Biography
This watch from the very beginning of the sixties was made in France by Yema. The well known Superman, the first 300M waterproof was created in 1968, and the present exemple was the diving model available just before this new step for the brand.
Henry Louis Belmont, founder of the brand in 1948, wanted to provide good toolwatches made in France since the beginning, and the history goes on because the watches remains in production in France nowadays.
This particular exemple in good condition, features a stunning tropical dial with an intense patina, making this watch unique and with a lot of personality
Henry Louis Belmont, founder of the brand in 1948, wanted to provide good toolwatches made in France since the beginning, and the history goes on because the watches remains in production in France nowadays.
This particular exemple in good condition, features a stunning tropical dial with an intense patina, making this watch unique and with a lot of personality
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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