Yema
RALLYE Ref.9312 MARIO ANDRETTI No Date
Serial: 60+++
Overhauled: Yes
Strap: CalfLeather
BOX and PAPERS: No
COMMENT
1948年創業のフランスのメーカー"イエマ"。時計メーカーとしては後発ではありますがレーサー、ダイバーなどそれぞれのプロフェッショナルへ向けた先進的なスポーツウォッチを産出しました。ラリーはレーサー向けに開発されたクロノグラフウォッチで Le jourなど他のメーカーでも生産されました。こちらは1960年代半ばにさかのぼる第1世代のモデルです。SSケースにはブラックのタキメーターベゼル。防水仕様かつ操作性の良い竜頭は、オリジナリティーに溢れています。円形のクロノグラフプッシャーを備え、ケースはスクリューバックであることも見逃せないポイントです。これらはスピードマスターやロレックスデイトナなど、当時における最先端スポーツウォッチの性能を備えていることを表しています。クラシックなレーシングダイアルは、2筋のレッドストライプが施されています。機械は評価の高いバルジュー7730ムーブメントを使用しています。
ケースは痩せが見られずプロポーションが良いです。ラグからケースサイドにかけてのシームレスなフォルムが美しいです。この個体の特別な点はベゼルです。元々ブラックであったカラーリングは、独自のエイジングによりライトブルーにフェードしています。ダイヤルカラーとのマッチングも素晴らしく、計算されたかのような配色です。ダイヤルに気になるようなダメージは見当たりません。針にはエイジングが見られますが、均一なものでさほど気になりません。ベゼルや竜頭など、希少なオリジナルパーツを当時のままに装備してる個体です。
1969年に開催されたインディアナポリスで歴史的な優勝を遂げたマリオ・アンドレッティが着用していたのが、このイエマ・ラリーであると語り継がれています。クロノグラフコレクターと自動車愛好家の両方を喜ばせる象徴的なモデルであることは間違いありません。
BRAND
かつて世界中で多くの時計メーカーが乱立した時代がありました。その頃日本の為替レートは１ドル360円で固定され、輸入品はとても高価。その為、日本では知られていない時計メーカーが星の数ほど多く存在します。
HIGHLIGHT
MARIO ANDRETTI, No Date, Ghost Bezel,
COMMENT
Founded in 1948, "Yema," a French watchmaker, may have entered the scene later than others, but it has made significant strides in producing advanced sports watches tailored for professionals, including racers and divers. The Rally model, a chronograph watch developed for racing enthusiasts, was also produced by other manufacturers like Le Jour. This particular piece dates back to the mid-1960s, representing the first generation of this model. The stainless steel case features a black tachymeter bezel. The waterproof and user-friendly crown exhibits distinctive originality. The circular chronograph pushers and the screw-back case are essential features indicating the high-performance standards of top sports watches of that era, such as the Speedmaster and Rolex Daytona. The classic racing dial is accentuated with two red stripes. The watch houses the highly regarded Valjoux 7730 movement.
The case maintains a substantial and well-proportioned profile without visible signs of wear. The seamless form from the lugs to the case side is aesthetically pleasing. A special aspect of this piece is the bezel. The original black color has faded to a light blue through a unique aging process. The matching with the dial color is remarkable, displaying a calculated and harmonious color scheme. The dial shows no noticeable damage, and while there's aging on the hands, it's uniform and not overly distracting. Equipped with rare original parts, including the bezel and crown, this watch remains true to its original state.
It is widely believed that Mario Andretti wore the Yema Rally during his historic victory at the 1969 Indianapolis, making it an iconic model that delights both chronograph collectors and automobile enthusiasts.
BRAND
In an era where numerous watchmakers emerged worldwide, many remained unknown in Japan due to the fixed exchange rate of 360 yen to 1 dollar, making imported goods expensive. Yema, with its distinctive offerings, stands as one of the numerous watchmakers from that period.
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