Omega's legendary moonwatch is not the only one to have gone to the moon. It will undoubtedly remain the first but as few know, another watch has also been on the moon.

Indeed it was on August 2, 1971, Commander David Scott was the 7th man to walk on the moon during the Apollo 15 mission. On his wrist, unlike all the other astronauts who took on this role, he wore a Bulova Moon Pilot Chronograph.

The one in my possession is obviously a modern reproduction, which can be easily found at a very affordable price unlike its big sister at Omega.

It is rather large, we are more on a 43/44 I would say. It is equipped with a nylon strap which I find does not necessarily highlight it and which makes it a little chip. Otherwise the watch itself is of very good quality.

It is part of my collection dedicated to space history and watchmaking.

The 2nd on the Moon

This magnificent watch is full of history. Indeed, during the first manned space flight on April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin wore this Sturmanskie on his wrist, making it the first watch to accompany a human being in space.

Being passionate about space and watchmaking, this watch is one of the must-haves in a collection.

To talk a little more about the watch, its case is very small. I would say a 36 to be confirmed but it looks magnificent

Forever the first

This series manufactured between 1967 and 1974 has nothing to envy the new Tissot PRX type watches... Even after 50 years, this watch keeps its shape and is still in service, it is a high quality watch. After having given it a little overhaul and polishing, it is good for at least 50 years. Apart from the bracelet which has taken a little play over time, it remains perfectly wearable. This blue dial which accompanies it is magnificent, it is a navy blue in the sun and darkens with the reflections. In addition to its small size between 34 and 35 mm it is versatile and discreet.

An Omega Geneva that hasn't aged a day

It was my first at Yema, size 39 mm and I am very happy with it. Top delivery! The watch box is actually a quality storage case which is very practical when you want to travel with several watches, therefore very useful. I dealt with Yema's customer service and they were very responsive about my request and were able to react very quickly. The support was completely taken care of by them. Sending a courier to come and collect the watch, follow-up... It was great!!

Concerning the watch, what attracted me first was its design which was very pretty, the two white inserts on the dial which are of a different color and shape give it a charm. In addition, its domed glass is very pretty and brings a nice touch to the watch. What I also liked was its Meca Quartz movement that I discovered and I wanted a watch with this type of movement, because I found that it was a little out of the ordinary.

For a watch at this price (350/400 E), the quality and finishes are correct. I received it with a Milanese strap, but I never use it, I prefer the rubber strap which highlights the watch more, I find. This strap is a rather simple rubber plastic strap, nothing exceptional, but it does its job.
So it's a nice little chrono that makes an impression.



Nice little Mechanical Quartz chronograph

Ref: YEMA Superman Worldtime GMT SteelMy Yema. This is my second watch from them and I am very happy with it. I chose this watch on the internet and it was delivered to me in record time of 2 days. The package and the customer experience were very good I think. The watch box is actually a quality storage case which is very practical when you want to travel with several watches therefore very useful. I dealt with their customer service and they were very compressive about my request and were able to react very quickly. The support was completely taken care of by them. Sending a courier to come and collect the watch, follow-up... It was great!! Concerning the watch, I chose the 41 mm here because I wanted a fairly imposing watch and the first time I tried it on I had a little doubt about its size. Because to know that the lugs of this Yema are quite long and very little rounded, so it seems even bigger once worn. (something that you don't notice on the photos on the site). I got used to it and now it doesn't bother me anymore. About the quality of the watch there is nothing to say. French brand, it is of very good manufacture in addition it has the brand's in-house movement. Its small detail with its crown holder which is legendary like Superman gives it a charm, really nothing to say. Very good value for money. The only thing where I would tell you to be careful is the size of the watch as mentioned previously. Because it can disturb and therefore it will not necessarily have the desired effect on your wrist. So go try it and for the rest you can go for it head down.

My Yema GMT has been with me everywhere for a year now

Yema was created in 1948 by Henry Louis Belmont in Besan&ccedil;on in France. It became famous for its sporty and robust watches made in France and in particular the Yema Superman which in 1963 became the first French watch waterproof to 300 meters. After difficult years during the quartz crisis, Yema has regained momentum by promoting its historical heritage and offering in-house movements like its micro-rotor caliber launched in 2022.
The range includes historic models like the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/yema/rallygraf">Yema Rallygraf</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/yema/superman">Yema Superman</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/yema/meangraf">Yema Meangraf</a> or <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/yema/navygraf">Yema Navygraf</a>, as well as more recent models like the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/yema/wristmaster_traveller">Yema Wristmaster Traveller</a>, equipped with the in-house micro-rotor caliber, or the collaboration with Alpine with the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/yema/rallygraf_alpine_endurance_team">Yema Rallygraf Alpine Endurance Team</a>. The brand is also an official partner of the French Air &amp; Space Force, the French Navy and the National Center for Space Studies (CNES).
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Yema watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Yema watches vary and vary depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 350 and &euro; 1,200&nbsp;according to the references. Prices also vary depending on the distributor, and promotions sometimes allow you to benefit from a more competitive price. For example, a Yema Urban Field is offered at &euro; 999 on the brand's website.
Yema is a brand owned by the company Montres Ambre SA and produces several tens of thousands of watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Yema that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including Yema.
(Updated January 2024)

It's one of those watches that you discover on platforms... Especially when you're in full lockdown... my birthday is coming up... and I said to myself... but I can treat myself to a nice watch... without leaving my house!!??? Living in Madrid, the idea of having a watch 🇫🇷that's not sold in my area!! Waaaah, size 39, domed glass, "huge" trapezoidal chrono markers... black off-white contrast... Once again, if it had been a 41... I wouldn't have bought it... "Who buys Westons in 44 when they wear a 41????? » not me… same for watches… to hell with this “stupid” fashion for huge watches… This Yema, a brand that I confused a bit with Timex… nothing to do with it, Yema created in 1948, with a real history of divers and sports watches at the 🇫🇷… a quality mechanism inside… quartz… but at 180€ starting price at that time… which I lovingly “PaulNewmanéized” by customizing its bracelet… this watch has a crazy look… especially dressed in black.. a bit rock’nroll…. Yema is showing a creativity currently that I find many big brands currently lack…. To be continued….

Cravings for 6263 Big Red à la Bebel…thwarted….

I present to you my YEMA Rallygraf panda...I really like this sports watch. The time measurement functions of this Seiko VK64 hybrid movement are powered by a quartz caliber while the timing function is controlled by a mechanical module that allows the second hand to have a continuous movement for a better feeling of clarity. (Meca Quartz)... In addition, the chronograph second hand has a red tip for better readability of its performance. Hour and Minute sub-counters in homage to the design of vintage racing car dashboards. Designed for motor sports and speed, the Rallygraf bezel in tachymeter scale allows you to calculate your average speed over a given distance. Matte-finish aluminum bezel for a retro look.

The case back is distinguished by the historic YEMA coat of arms, struck with a hydraulic press with a polished/brushed effect in relief. The hands and indexes are coated with a layer of Super-LumiNova BGW9. The Rallygraf therefore offers perfect readability in the dark. The Rallygraf's steel mesh bracelet has been made of Milanese mesh for greater flexibility and finesse. The clasp is engraved with the historic YEMA logo and adjusts quickly and very easily. The dimensions are: DIAMETER I THICKNESS I LUGGS 39 mm / 11 mm / 20 mm ... K1 double dome mineral glass with 2 mm thickness with a water resistance of 100m ... Retail price 400 euros.



Ma YEMA Rallygraph

An iconic design that Yema has been able to modernize. Very skeptical when it was released, I had to have it in my hands to see the multitude of details on this original case. 39mm but a substantial thickness that gives it a nice presence on the wrist. The oscillating weight is very present, often perceived as a drawback of the Valjoux, but which takes on its full meaning in a chrono with motorsport DNA. My little touch, a vintage-style rally-type bracelet that tapers nicely to the buckle.

24 hours on the wrist

My first chronograph!

Reissue of the legendary Yema Rallye worn by Mario Andretti during his historic victory in Indianapolis in 1969. Tribute to the iconic driver and his legendary career, 111 victories on 6 continents over 5 decades. Limited edition of 1969 numbered copies.

The Yema Rallye Andretti is accompanied by a commemorative medal paying tribute to the legendary career of Mario Andretti.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Mario Andretti's historic victory in Indianapolis in 1969, YEMA pays tribute to his legendary career with the reissue of the Yema Rallye chronograph worn by Andretti during the race. This collector's edition is limited to 1969 copies.

On the technical side, the watch is equipped with an ETA VALJOUX 7753 movement.
This Swiss chronograph movement is renowned for its precision and reliability. It is equipped with 27 Jewels and beats at 28,800 A/h.


YEMA RALLYE ANDRETTI LIMITED EDITION

My wife owns an A112, so you can imagine that when I discovered that Yema was releasing an Autobianchi watch, I could already see myself showing off behind the wheel, watch on my wrist, and driving gloves. For the watch, it was easy, all I had to do was buy it. However, for my wife to lend me her little hot rod, that's another story!
Knowing the French watch brand, I didn't think I would be disappointed. Moreover,
given the photos available on the Internet, I really like the watch. I had the option of pre-ordering it on the official Yema website. However, I don't know about you, but personally, I like seeing the model, holding it in my hands, and feeling the materials. So I looked for retailers offering this model. However, I quickly realized that this model, being limited to 200 pieces, is almost impossible to find.
I was lucky enough to come across it in a very large Parisian store and therefore to add it to my collection. The first thing you notice when you take the watch in your hand is its solidity due to the weight of the watch. You can feel that it is robust and of quality, without being too heavy on the wrist.
The round case in brushed aluminum effect stainless steel, 42mm and 13mm thick, has a fixed bezel with a tachymeter scale. In a very pretty blue reminiscent of the colors of the famous Autobianchi rally, the bezel is very readable and graduated up to 400kmh (in Autobianchi?!). Added to the side is a silver crown featuring the Y of the French manufacturer, unlike other watches, you are not afraid that it will stay in your hand when setting the time and date. It is not like the buttons or controls of the A112 that you press gently to avoid drama.
The silver steel push buttons are very handy and work perfectly. The stopwatch can be started and stopped with a firm gesture without having to press it again or force it.
On the back of the case is the Yema coat of arms, which reflects the attention paid to the smallest detail.
The watch is sufficiently water-resistant (100 meters). The watch appears quite busy visually. Indeed, the emblematic dial in this limited edition contains a lot of information: tricolor bands, logos, color schemes, etc. So let's take things one by one.
The color of the bezel and dial remind us of the famous rally car: the famous "celestial blue" and "lipari blue" (called "blue of the cup" by A112 enthusiasts) and contrasts with the white of the indexes.
On the left, we find two tricolor bands in the colors of the French and Italian flags, which represent both the collaboration between the French watchmaker and the Autobianchi Club de France, and the one between the Frenchman André Chardonnet (vehicle importer) and the Italian car brand. The latter's logo is located at 12 o'clock. 
Then you have the famous two dashboard-style counters, characteristic features of the Rallygraf, one for the chronograph minutes and the other for the hours in 24-hour mode. When I look at these counters, I feel like I'm driving the Italian. With their small silver needles, they take up the design of the car counters. It's really very successful. 
In addition to the Autobianchi logo, there are also those of Yema and the Rallygraf model (the two checkered flags) which mark the separation between the two counters. It couldn't be more complete! 
What may seem cluttered and illegible is actually quite clear. The hands, due to their size, make the information very readable. A small disappointment concerning the movement, we would have expected a French movement for a watch designed and assembled here but we find a Myota OS21. This Japanese movement remains reliable and robust. Let's now discuss my favorite: the bracelet. I am a real fan of Rally bracelets, that is to say the perforated leather bracelets, and this one is really superb.
The perforated blue leather bracelet with blue stitching turns out to be very comfortable to wear and of very good quality. It certainly brings a touch that is both vintage and sporty which, it must be said, suits it perfectly. Usually, I change the bracelets on my watches very regularly but this is not the case. It is perfect. It is difficult to find better.
The silver pin buckle and Yema stamped finishes the sporty style. In addition, the bracelet is also made in France in a Besançon factory.



Yema "Autobianchi"

A nice chronograph with a style resolutely from the past of French motor sports. Yema is trying to make a strong comeback on the market and despite some struggles, has managed to make a place for itself and this little chronograph is part of their entry-level range which is nonetheless qualitative. Here, we have a nice mecaquartz bicompax chronograph with date, the fully polished case and the domed mineral glass give a style straight out of the past. 2 trapezoidal counters to change from the very classic round counter, a red-tipped chronograph hand and a tachymeter scale with the most beautiful effect and all underlined by the 2 small checkered flags to affirm the automotive heritage of this watch. The watch comes with a perforated leather carrying pouch to change from the traditional box which ends up in a cupboard after opening. The well-made steel bracelet adds even more to the retro heritage which nevertheless hides a modern hybrid movement which works wonderfully. I regret however the absence of a small second to make the watch more lively outside of the moments when the chronograph is running.

A neo-retro French chronograph

I really like this Yema watch which is emblematic of the brand and which refers to car racing and the Michel Vaillant comic strip...it has a Quartz movement but it is a watch with a Seiko V64 Mechanical hybrid quartz caliber at 32.768 Hz frequencies, brushed aluminum tachymeter bezel.



Petite sportive

I wanted this mecaquartz rallygraph only for its aesthetics. I love the shape of the chronographs which, when viewed under a magnifying glass, look like wooden deck blades on a boat. The blue reflection around the glass is great. The clasp of the Milanese bracelet is not great and not very secure. The second hand creates an illusion with its frequency, but I don't activate it.

A panda at the wheel

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104"> Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000"> Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands"> Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

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