YEMA FSM Bronze

Description

The Navygraf FSM Bronze was designed in collaboration with Marine Nationale in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Strategic Oceanic Force (FOST). Equipped with the in-house YEMA calibre 2000 and an oversized double domed sapphire crystal, the Navygraf FSM Bronze takes inspiration from the first Navygraf model from the 1970s and has been designed as a precise timekeeping instrument for military personnel aboard FOST’s nuclear-powered submarines.

Equipped with the iconic singe pass strap, originally handmade by French Marine Nationale combat divers in the 1970’s. The resourceful frogmen fashioned straps from used parachutes by recovering the elastic webbing to sew them back on and adapt them to their diver watches. For years, this type of strap has remained purely military, nowadays it’s a great alternative to NATO straps.

The Bôle family has a long watchmaking history spanning over several decades. This legacy is now managed by the third generation, YEMA’s Managing Director and Head of Design, Christopher Bôle. In 2022, Christopher reinterprets the iconic 1960s Meangraf model by incorporating modern features while preserving a strong neo-vintage style.

Created on March 1st, 1972 the Strategic Oceanic Force (FOST) is the key naval component of Marine Nationale’s Submarine Forces, made up of 4,000 sailors, military and civilians, who operate four ballistic missile nuclear submarines (SNLE), six nuclear attack submarines (SNA) and units providing their command and support.

・ YEMA calibre 2000 automatic
・ 29 jewels
・ 42 hour power reserve
・ brushed bronze case
・ bronze unidirectional diving bezel
・ stainless steel screw in caseback with embossed FOSM logo
・ matt black dial with FOSM logo
・ printed numbers with C1 Super-LumiNova on hands and indices
・ screw down crown with embossed Marine Nationale logo
・ 3.00mm double domed sapphire crystal
・ Marine Nationale parachute strap with bronze fittings
・ water resistant to 300 metres

・ diameter: 38.5mm
・ thickness: 11.3mm
・ lug width:19mm