I discovered this manufacturer during my watchmaking wanderings. Like many, I started with the brand with the crown.

Seeing the Oyster case far too often, feeling like I was in a communist regime, my eye started to look at what was happening elsewhere.

(Please note that it is with a touch of humor that I write these lines, Rolex makes incredible watches that combine robustness and beauty with insolent success since the advent of the tool watch, but to my great dismay, the choice to acquire one... like with the blinkers of a nag launched at full speed, we do not look at what is being done around. We also buy it consciously or unconsciously in order to have a safe haven or better, to make an investment... I was one of those... and it is completely understandable).

There you have it, by spending hours on the watchmaking subject we go from article to article or video to video... We are bitten… 
And we say to ourselves "why not try other things"
So we start to lick a few windows, that's it, we convinced ourselves that we are going to differentiate ourselves.

I took the plunge. I bought a pp calatrava 5227j… And there, believe me, it's a watch that obliges you… you should almost become more polite and courteous once you wear this kind of watch on your wrist.
What elegance…. 

And then… And then… the road is never finished in watchmaking, we can't say to ourselves "this one was the last one." 
So I continued to watch videos and I came across our favorite friend Xavier from the Dialicious channel with a guest François-Xavier and his 1815 chrono…. And there, revelation, the seed was sown. I started my research work on this manufacture... Big challenge 3 years ago few articles were devoted to this German manufacture of very small production (-7000 pieces per year).

I went to Dubail Champs Élysée, I was kindly turned away telling me that they had no visibility on my model, and that they could not take me on the waiting list

2 years later, a market cleaned up with the flight of investors. I try my luck again but this time in the new official boutique 1 rue de la paix.

Bingo immediate availability. I take a plane to Paris.

What a pleasure to finally be considered as a passionate buyer, and not as a potential speculator.... FINALLY

Lange 1, what watches friends to start in this manufacture. This dial with an organized disorder. A watch that can look straight into the eyes of Calatrava, Patrimony, Code 1159.
You would almost think you were at an independent.
Pink gold is the most versatile of the proposals in my opinion.
Small bonus, it is possible that you will be left alone and that it will not be stolen from you, because it is little known to the general public.
It is certain that this is not a budget that suits all purses, but for those who are so lucky, do not hesitate to show yourself unfaithful to the holy trinity (PP-VC-AP) you will not be disappointed.

See you soon.

The Insider

Mra first Yema. a real beautiful diver.... And French too...cock-a-doodle-doo. It houses an ETA movement. (a real tractor). Very nice proportions, perfect for chicken wrists. The bezel block really gives a unique look to the watch. Even if it is not very practical for calculating the cooking of pasta. a beautiful rebirth of Yema

Superman legacy.

Here is a watch to get started with divers, a watch that seems very robust, for barely 200 euros. This is a feat that is too rarely achieved. This watch can be your faithful adventurer when you feel that you are going to damage your more precious watches. Do not hesitate, it will surprise you. Some elements may seem a little cheap.... But hey, the quality/price ratio is unbeatable.

an affordable watch

Another Serica. Another beautiful watch. Always the same lemonade from our friends at Serica, No pale copies, some inspiration here and there (Omega, Tudor, Rolex...). A host of details, always the decision not to put a date. The bracelet is still very finely adjusted (with a little time to adapt.... In short, we are starting to get the hang of them at Serica, we wonder why this micro brand did not come into the world earlier.

Serica 5503

A field watch as we like them. Beautiful proportions. A lacquered dial, a beautiful bezel (which will unfortunately take some stretching). The bracelet allows for micro adjustments which are appreciable in the summer when the wrists swell. A tractor that will accompany you on all occasions. Successful reinterpretation.

serica 4512

Here is a watch that will catch the eye of the curious and the connoisseurs. Perfect proportions. A successful reinterpretation of the GMT too often copied from the brand with the crown. A truly beautiful and accessible watch. An everyday ally, ready for all situations with its water resistance pushed to 20 bar. A Pavé in the pond of the world of accessible watchmaking.

Serica 8315

Watch that has become legendary thanks to our Italian friends. Perfect Proportion. A watchmaking quest for some. To compare it to another chronograph just as legendary as the Omega Speedmaster, I would say that it is easier to wear. More precious (unfortunately), more waterproof, but less easy to use because the push buttons are screwed. In short, a lot of fun. will be perfect for summer. My preference is for the more discreet dial, which is easier to wear.

rolex Daytona 116500 LN black

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)

When yema returned from the ashes following its buyout I became interested again and fell for the 1st and reissue of their superman series and fell for the superman quartz one of the only watches that I own in Quartz by the way because at the beginning their automatic amber movement had had some problems resolved since what is wonderful this watch accompanies me occasionally but I still love it as much

Iconic

First edition of the Superman Heritage 63 in a limited series of 1000 copies released in 2020, this model is equipped with the famous tortoiseshell bracelet also limited to 500 copies out of 1000.

Apart from this famous unique tortoiseshell bracelet, a real gem of the brand (except the rather cheap clasp), this watch is a direct tribute to the 1963 diver and takes up its codes, which gives it a very vintage side with the most beautiful effect. Black lacquered dial, applied and circled indexes, domed sapphire, green lumi, date window also circled, in short a multitude of details that make this model (39 mm) unique with very neat finishes. The photos speak for themselves. A must-have in your collection of divers...



Almost perfect

Yema Superman Héritage quartz, 39 mm, coral dial...pleasure purchase far from the controversies of color, movement, legitimacy...I found this watch very pretty, preferably with the tropic bracelet. Once on the wrist it is light but with a little lack of comfort due to my bracelet / wrist size ratio! About 310 euros...that's fine!!!👍😁

The red is on!!!

After 1 and a half years of intensive wearing of my Yema Superman Heritage Dark blue Quartz, it remains faithfully attached to my wrist, to my great pleasure. Indeed, this timepiece can count on a "hell of a face" - the iconic one of the Superman model -, on an attractive price and on perfect dimensions, to seduce all wrists. One last little piece of advice, in case of a problem, avoid Yema after-sales service, prefer an independent watchmaker ;)

We are inseparable!

Hello everyone, I bought this Yema 4 years ago now and I still can't get enough of its design, which to me looks like a flying saucer. I took it in diameter 41 with the bracelet of the American version. Its comfort is amazing, it's a watch that I wear quite often... it well deserves its nickname of French submariner... Its engraved case back is sublime too, I find it very well placed in terms of its price... the site offers a 10% discount. This watch has very good readability, which is important for a 300 m diver... so for me it is the perfect daily... a watch that I really recommend

the superman the perfect toolwatch

I ordered it without having seen it, pre-ordered in 2019 as soon as this reissue was announced by Yema. It is a beautiful little watch with a worked case and sunray dial as I like them. Its precision is top notch (less than 3 seconds per 24 hours) but the original leather strap in the national colors is of poor quality and, despite an exchange from Yema, I had to replace it very quickly. I am also a little disappointed by the crown block which is loose and the tightening which is becoming harder and harder to screw. Overall it is a beautiful watch but Yema must pay attention to its quality. On a leather strap, I find it very charming and I forgive its small flaws.

The one that marks the rebirth of Yema

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<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&nbsp;<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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.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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