Yachtingraf Croisiere Meca-Quartz YMHF1583-G Watch

The Watch

Yema is a prestigious French watchmaking brand founded in 1948 by Henry Louis Belmont in Besançon. From the very beginning, it has specialized in crafting watches built for diving, motorsport, space exploration, and water sports - robust, reliable timepieces for those who demand more. This exceptional Yachtingraf Croisiere Meca-Quartz YMHF1583-G Watch from the Yema catalog is designed to look spectacular on men's wrists. Its round case is crafted in brushed and polished 316L stainless steel, with an impressive presence at 46 mm in length, 38.50 mm in diameter, and 10.30 mm in thickness. At 3 o'clock, a pushed grey crown with a circular brushed finish and polished YEMA logo in relief provides a confident grip thanks to its knurled texture, flanked by two pushers in matching tones to operate the central complications. The dial is protected by a double-dome hesalite crystal measuring 2.00 mm thick. The watch is secured by a screwed and engraved case back ensuring 10 ATM water resistance, hydraulic press-stamped with a polished/brushed relief finish.

The Dial

Clean and refined, this dial delivers accurate timekeeping at a glance. Its round shape pairs a blue matte-finished background with a polished look that feels distinctly intentional. The perimeter features a minute railway track and faceted baton indices in polished stainless steel, with three matching centrally mounted hands sweeping above them. The hour and minute hands - both sword-shaped - are coated with a BGW9 Super-LumiNova treatment for optimal low-light legibility. A slender seconds hand with a pointed triangle tip completes the trio. Three additional subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock display a 24-hour indicator in the form of an inverted Swiss cross, the 60-second chronograph, and an oversized countdown minutes display for regatta timing. The dial is finished with the brand's Y logo and name below 12 o'clock.

The Movement

This timepiece is powered by a Japanese meca-quartz movement - specifically the Seiko VK63 caliber, beating at 32,768 Hz and engineered for vibration resistance. This hybrid mechanism combines a quartz caliber for timekeeping accuracy with a mechanical module driving the chronograph function. Reliable in all conditions, it runs on a battery with an estimated lifespan of approximately 3 years.

The Strap

This timepiece is offered with a choice of two straps, both with a lug width of 19 mm, selectable via the dropdown menu.

The first is crafted in genuine calfskin leather with a grained finish and white contrast stitching along the edges. Supple yet sturdy, it conforms naturally to the wrist for a comfortable all-day wear. Its rich blue tone echoes the dial's color and completes any outfit beautifully. A grey pin buckle engraved with the brand's logo lets you dial in the perfect fit.

This second strap brings everyday elegance to your wrist. Crafted in polished 316L stainless steel with a Milanese mesh weave, it's lightweight and comfortable to wear. Its warm silver tone pairs effortlessly with any accessory, while the sliding buckle clasp lets you adjust the fit with ease.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 10 atmospheres, or 100 meters - a genuinely water-resistant timepiece. From puddles to the pool, this watch is ready to get wet without complaint. Showering, bathing, and lap swimming? No problem. That said, our Ocarat watch experts want you to know that despite its water resistance, this model is not suited for diving (professional or recreational) and is sensitive to high-pressure cleaning equipment. We also recommend keeping the crown and pushers dry during submersion.