Yema GRANVELLE CMM.20 70.25.29.04.SN.L8

Timeless Beauty: Small Seconds with Great Impact

The Granvelle captivates with its delicate, classic dial, interrupted by a subtly integrated small seconds at 9 o’clock. This subtle feature is a tribute to traditional watchmaking craft and lends the overall appearance a stylish vintage touch. The symmetrically appearing asymmetry not only adds visual depth but also enhances the readability in an elegant manner. Especially for lovers of thoughtful design and mechanical finesse, this reveals a true highlight.

The Dial as a Work of Art

The eye is inevitably drawn to the artfully guilloched dial, whose concentric pattern seems to come alive through light and movement. The dauphine-shaped hands glide with finely polished grace over this textured surface. The dial is framed by a finely satin-finished hour ring, whose recessed indices play with light and shadow through their engraving. This creates a graphic contrast that emphasizes the depth effect and gives the dial an almost museum-like aura – as if every second were consciously curated.

Slim Case, Precise Mechanics

Inside this elegant watch works an in-house micro-rotor calibre, which allows the case to be kept especially flat. Thanks to the compact construction and the integration of the rotor within the movement architecture, the Granvelle achieves a height of only 8.60 mm – without losing mechanical performance. With a 70-hour power reserve and 28,800 half oscillations per hour, the movement offers not only remarkable precision but also the highest everyday suitability in a slender design.

Architecture on the Wrist: The Case

The 39 mm cushion-shaped case is a tribute to the arches of the historic Granvelle Palace in Besançon – the cradle of French watchmaking. Made from vertically satin-finished 316L stainless steel with polished bevels and a fluted case edge, the case plays with light reflections and emphasizes its refined silhouette. The signature crown with the traditional YEMA “Y” gives the case an additional authentic touch, pointing to origin and care.

A Tribute to French Heritage

The Granvelle Palace, dating from the 16th century, stands not only architecturally at the heart of Besançon but also symbolically for the close connection between cultural heritage and timekeeping. Today it houses the city’s watch museum, which tells the story of the region – from the arrival of Swiss watchmakers to the founding of chronometry workshops and the watchmaking school. The Granvelle is therefore much more than just a watch: it is a bearer of history.

Style Meets Craftsmanship

Romain Pizzanelli, co-owner and bespoke tailoring consultant at Blandin & Delloye, perfectly embodies the intersection of fine tailoring and watchmaking. His sense for elegance and craft is also reflected in his philosophy: A watch is like a tailored suit – it must be worn to endure. This statement captures the essence of the Granvelle: a stylish object with lasting value.

A Look into the Heart of the Watch

Through the sapphire glass case back, the decorated micro-rotor calibre CMM.20 is revealed. The rhodium-plated bridges are adorned with a sunray finish and create a fascinating play of light and movement through their plated surface. This play gives the movement a dynamic depth that goes far beyond mere technical fascination.

Wearing Comfort in Perfection

The watch is rounded off by a high-quality calfskin leather strap with fine beige stitching. The tapering shape ensures a balanced balance between elegance and comfort, while the stainless steel double folding clasp guarantees not only secure handling but also a harmonious overall appearance. Two different end pieces – Medium and Large – ensure the strap fits perfectly on the wrist.

Specifications

• Calibre
• Movement: In-house calibre CMM.20 with micro-rotor
• Winding: Automatic, ball bearing rotor
• Frequency: 28,800 half oscillations per hour (4 Hz)
• Power reserve: 70 hours
• Accuracy: -3 / +7 seconds per day
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
• Case & Glass
• Material: 316L stainless steel, vertically satin-finished with polished bevels
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Height: 8.60 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 20 mm strap attachment
• Glass: Sapphire glass with inner anti-reflective coating
• Back: Sapphire glass see-through back
• Crown: Polished stainless steel crown with YEMA logo
• Dial & Hands
• Dial: Guilloched pattern with concentric sunray finish
• Indices: Hour markers milled in stainless steel on chapter ring
• Hands: Faceted, polished stainless steel hands in dauphine style
• Complication: Small seconds at 9 o’clock
• Water Resistance
• Resistance: 5 ATM / 50 meters / 165 feet
• Strap
• Material: Premium calfskin leather, tapered, beige contrast stitching
• Buckle: Stainless steel folding clasp
• Scope of delivery: Two strap end pieces (Medium & Large) for perfect fit