YEMA DIVER YDIV24-AMS - NEW

YEMA Diver — Sleeker Appearance, Clear Character

Introduction

The revised Diver version shows how classic diver aesthetics can be interpreted in a modern way: YEMA has deliberately slimmed down the iconic model without diluting its robust identity. The result is a watch that appears serious both in everyday life and underwater, while offering a noticeably lighter presence on the wrist.

Vintage Character, Rethought

The design reflects the DNA of the late 1950s and early 1960s, but the reissue is by no means merely nostalgic; rather, historical codes such as the skin-diver dial or the broad arrow shape of the hands are implemented in a way that meets today's requirements for readability and wearing comfort. This blend of tradition and contemporary craftsmanship is what makes the watch appealing.

Case and proportions

The new case made of 316L stainless steel has a pleasant diameter of around 39.5 mm, its height has been reduced and the lugs slightly adjusted, so the watch sits more harmoniously on the wrist than previous versions. Polished chamfers contrast with brushed surfaces, and the overall finely tuned proportions ensure that the diver appears compact without losing visual impact.

Dial & Readability

The matte, lightly sandblasted dial offers a calm stage for the oversized Arabic numerals and long hour markers; together with the distinctive Broad-Arrow hands, it creates readability that leaves no questions unanswered. The design is functionally thought out: the minute hand reaches far, and the contrasts are chosen so that the time can be immediately grasped in any situation.

Luminosity and bezel

For use in poor visibility, the hands, indices, and bezel are equipped with Super-LumiNova Grade A, ensuring the watch remains reliably readable even at depth or at night. The unidirectional dive bezel is classically engraved and finely tuned in its new, slightly smaller version to the slimmer case — a detail that enhances functionality without disturbing the line.

Hands, crown, and details

The broad-arrow hands are not only visually distinctive, they are proportioned to ensure immediate orientation; the screw-down crown with embossed YEMA logo and the prominent crown guards define the shape and are practical to handle. Small but fine finishing elements thus convey a serious tool feeling that you sense when putting on the watch.

Bracelet options and wearing comfort

Whether on the classic beads-of-rice steel bracelet with diver extension or on the modern TPU rubber strap: the Diver adapts to the wearer and remains consistently comfortable to wear. The latter is lightweight, robust, and low-maintenance, while the steel bracelet with its tight links and folding clasp offers a nostalgic yet reliable wearing experience — both options combine everyday usability and style.

Mechanics & Precision

The proven Sellita SW200-1 serves as the movement, a Swiss automatic caliber with 28,800 A/h and a power reserve of about 38 hours; this caliber stands for robust reliability and good serviceability. In practice, this means a mechanical base you can rely on, whether for everyday wear or diving use.

Everyday usability and application

With a water resistance of 20 BAR (200 m), the double-domed sapphire crystal, and the satin-finished case back with historic emblem, the watch is more than a design object — it is a practical companion that asserts itself confidently both underwater and on land. The revised shape supports daily comfort without compromising robustness.

Conclusion

The new YEMA Diver combines the clear identity of classic dive watches with a finely tuned modernization: slimmer in profile, more precise in readability, and with mechanical reliability that underscores the claim of a true tool watch. For all who equally appreciate vintage charm and functional virtues, this model represents a very successful balance.

Specifications 

• CALIBER
• Sellita SW200
• 28,800 A/h
• Automatic
• Mechanical winding mechanism
• Power reserve: 38 hours
• Hours, minutes, seconds, date
• BEZEL
• Circular brushed 316L stainless steel
• Unidirectional rotating diver bezel with engraved 0-to-60 graduation
• Triangle marker at 12 o'clock (Super-LumiNova)
• CASE & GLASS
• Material: Vertically brushed 316L stainless steel with polished bevel
  Diameter: 39.5 mm
  Height: 10.95 mm
  Lug width: 20 mm
• Double-domed sapphire crystal
• DIAL & HANDS
• Matte finish with subtle sand effect textures
• Printed indices and polished stainless steel hands, all treated with Super-LumiNova
• STRAP
• 316L stainless steel with vertical brushed finish
• Folding clasp with diver extension with YEMA Vintage logo
• 316 stainless steel
• Diver's strap
• CROWN
• Circular brushed screwed crown with polished, embossed YEMA logo
• WATERPROOFNESS
• 20 BAR / 200 m / 660 ft