YEMA Urban Traveller - Fresh New Colours And Dials

[@michaelschreiber2453]

I have just purchased this watch and I also have the prx 40mm, green waffle dial. The Yema urban traveller white dial in my eyes is better quality for the price. I paid $801 out the door for the Yema and $760 for the prx with tax. I do agree the band should be tapered more like the prx. My prx band has already been dented from everyday use😢, the 80 hour power reserve is nice but after wearing the Yema for about a week I am going to sell my prx and use the funds to get the CW 12 because they have similar case dimensions, size, dial design. Just can’t decide on the color. Either grey or ice blue. For the Yema it’s the unique case shape, dial design, and that it is 100% brushed and only alil polish. I got the watch in less then 5 days from France which was awesome. Got a lil travel case and a really cool hat as well. Overall I like the watch and in my opinion a great value compared to the prx. It’s going to be my new daily wear with my seiko alpinist and 38mm Hamilton Murph. I also own a Visitor Duneshore, Oris(big crown) 40mm date point, Tutor black bay heritage 41mm, Sinn Navigator 903 St, Longines heritage diver and a Hamilton intra Matic panda. Not saying this is the best watch out there but I am satisfied with my purchase and compared to my other watches the value is really good. Can’t wait to get the CW 12!

[@frblaze2]

I've obsessing over this for weeks, aren't you afraid to dent your expensive watches now? It's so fragile, it baffles that even a 50,000 dollar watch can get damaged or destroyed from one drop or bump against the wall ...

[@anggvoagg7881]

Did u ever get the 12 if so how does it compare to the yema and prx??

[@TheBammer1234]

Hey there! If you still own it, may I ask what you think of the watch now that it’s been 10 months?

[@AlexanderB.]

At first I thought, another watch company jumping on the integrated bracelet bandwagon, but it's actually quite beautiful! The way they designed the bracelet with wide middle sections make it nigh impossible to a incorporate a more drastic taper.

[@timetowatch_francois]

Glad to see that Yema is creating great designs. They are an underrated brand in my eyes 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@ErikS-]

Until you have one and need service... Never again Yema for me!

[@timetowatch_francois]

@@ErikS- - I’m surprised about that. Yema was acquired by Seiko a few decades ago and seemed to me they “cleaned up their act”. Sorry to hear that 😔

[@k.g.3567]

​@@ErikS-What's the issue with their service?

[@andrewantonowicz6454]

Hey Peter, great to see reviews of some lesser publicised brands, particularly like the contrasting finishes on these cases shown really well on the bonus footage and loving the unbiased commentary.

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you like them Andrew, cheers

[@david12990]

Hi Peter - thanks for the video and some already mentioned the field is really filling in with some nice integrated bracelets. My only comment on the Yema is the indentations on the top case looks like “crud” catchers to me!

[@watchmewatch9]

I bought the white/silver dial. It is an amazing value for the watch, hitting way above it's weight. In 3 weeks, nothing but praise from my side.

[@TheBammer1234]

Any updates on your thoughts of this watch?

[@watchmewatch9]

@@TheBammer1234 I am still loving it and the quality is solid.

[@AndreiLucaa]

@@watchmewatch9that’s awesome to hear.

[@Bonatno]

CW now Yema, it’s good to be a watch enthusiast.

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

This integrated bracelet look is really catching on and I’m loving it too 😂

[@thegorn]

CW The Twelve is a lot better quality but then again you play about twice as much for The Twelve, but I think it's worth it.

[@Not-a-bot222]

I agree and Jory from the time teller just claimed that it is the “dark ages” of watches. I completely disagree. It’s a golden era, you can buy anything you want for 2,000.00 or less from independents and micro brands. If you want value in luxury look no further than Tudor, oris, grand Seiko, even omega. Plus the lesser known brands like D Dornbluth, nomos, CW, Damasko etc…

[@Explorer40mm]

People hate on the Tudor Royal, but have you tried one in 38? Shockingly nice in the black dial for cheaper than the CW and yema

[@sightec3040]

​@@Explorer40mmYeah. But 2300 € for a SW-200 is outrageous. You can find 500€ watches with the same Movement. That Tudor branding aint worth that much.

[@squaretail12]

I wouldn't be so sure that the qa/qc issues will be resolved in full production. My Yema 63 heritage had to go back to france 3 times because the lume kept falling off of the applied indices. Thankfully, at least, it has a sellita movement. No way I'd trust an "in house" movement from them. Their marketing department is far more skilled than their watchmakers.

[@PeterKotsa]

Hopefully this isn't the case with these pieces Thanks for sharing 👍

[@felo6035]

Very nice, and thank you for sharing Pete. I own the Yema Navygraf Heritage and it is a lovely watch. I agree with your assessment of this model. To me this Yema model is in the same bracket as the Tissot PRX auto and Christopher Ward The Twelve, although this a more expensive watch - do you agree? Thank you again, always a treat to watch your videos, and beautiful camera shots. Cheers

[@PeterKotsa]

Yeah definitely competing for the same market share cheers brother

[@felo6035]

@@PeterKotsa 👍

[@quarters-eye8922]

Love Yema 👍👍👍 Thank you for the excellent video.

[@nnikkem]

Does the silver dial one have black indicies? Or does the light make them different tone from the rest.

[@andrewd7586]

Yea have some interesting models Peter. I bought the Navygraf Marine Nationale a couple of years ago & also a quartz Armee issue watch. I do have a vintage Yema, which whilst works ok, does probably need an overhaul. I have to say I like these new ones but for me at that price, maybe a screw down crown too!👍🏼

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for sharing Andrew, cheers mate

[@wdou451]

Peter with your cinematography skills you can even sell a dead horse. Yema makes beautiful watches, but their questionable QC and poor customer service have deterred me from buying a watch from them. But seriously I love the last 2 minutes of this video, It is like putting the watch on a catwalk. Perfect! Thanks for the upload

[@PeterKotsa]

Im going shopping for some horses...😊 Cheers

[@claudiocuomo2209]

As always...... Your videos are real art! 👍🖐🏽

[@LaPauseMontre]

It looks so great.

[@hughmungus1572]

Rumor has it that the "in-house"-movement is actually just a cheap Chinese ETA clone. Maybe that's also the reason why it doesn't have a glass case back. That would be a shame because otherwise I would on the edge of buying it.

[@jaer.6540]

IMHO, that bracelet doesnt taper enough...looks too chunky and a bit rough around the edges. Also, that case is a bit thick for what this is. The weight is wild too...165g??? yeesh

[@PeterKotsa]

I would have liked to see a bigger taper on that bracelet, I think its a must

[@fullymechanical9055]

Have the wristmaster microrotor on order. Very similar to this with obviously a different movement. Thanks for the review Peter. Cheers.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thats a nice piece and a very nice movement, ..enjoy 👍👍

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

I was waiting for another PK video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@PeterKotsa]

Ive been extremely busy with work lately (photography) Good to be back for a bit 👍

[@kart182]

Damn that's actually a really nice take on the integrated bracelet style!

[@alexnila4751]

hi Peter. I saw you had both this Yema and the Maen Manhattan 37 in your hands. Wich one is better (also considering larger 18 cm wrist)? I don't like that the 39 Manhattan has the bump in price and also lack of seconds hand, so 37 would be the only option I'd consider. which one would you go for between that and the Yema?

[@PeterKotsa]

I wouldn’t put it as better, but what’s more to your styling choice The Yama ‘feels’ more solid though than the Maen if that helps 👍

[@eprohoda]

Pete-r breathtaking . ))

[@slowbluesmaster]

Too much recurring feedback from buyers/owners about QC issues and customer service. I'll pass.

[@Username.RandomNumbers]

Peter, do you already have or have you ever considered doing a behind the scenes video for how you film/photograph watches?

[@PeterKotsa]

Ahh the tricks of the trade.. I just use a cheap throw away film camera for the main footage and an home made box and pinhole camera for the b roll.. Just kidding 😳😂😂😂😂 I haven't considered doing a behind the scenes vid, l'll think about it, cheers 👍😊

[@Amen20]

Nice watch, I would prefere bezel to be polished. It looks like it's unfinished to me.

[@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw]

I’m really tempted by the salmon dial one.

[@SeikoLeaks]

hey peter, what do you think of the Seiko Astron SBXY061?

[@PeterKotsa]

A really interesting piece that covers the best of many worlds..Ti, diamond shield coating, under 40mm, solar radio fix precision..the list goes on..👍

[@alexlazenby]

Love! Wanted to add a PRX auto to my collection - but the 40 was too big and the 35 too small. Prefer these dials too. Great review. So.... these prototypes... did you have to send them back... I'll buy the one with the poor dial printing 😄

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha, yes they are on their way back to Yema in France. To be honest you couldn't tell the discrepancy in that printing except under macro..😊

[@alexlazenby]

@@PeterKotsa before I pull the trigger.... blue or Salmon?

[@PeterKotsa]

@@alexlazenby thats up to you... Personally the blue looked a little nicer than the Salmon, with the white was the most versatile..

[@HaonProductions]

Not bad, but there's a ton of competition in this style these days. I think this is just missing something to put it above the heap!

[@paulhiggins8774]

I think it’s one of those Marmite watches. You would expect a watch sent to you for review would be perfect

[@ronnie3257]

Much prefer this Yema to the CW twelve but I seem to be in the minority. Considering adding this one to my collection; already have a PRX 35mm which gets a lot of wrist time.

[@sjonny-depp]

Would you recommend this if you own a PRX?

[@PeterKotsa]

You'd probably be doubling up on a similar style of watch..so probably No

[@haping1]

Great brand and great watches. Is it better than the PRX? In house movement... Well depends on the definition I guess...

[@XjohnjohnX88]

Totally agree about the bracelet. It's really a shame. Top quality video as usual 👍

[@garydoherty600]

Looks lovely but a taper to 19mm is no taper at all !

[@durandsimon5221]

It's okay but it'q gonna be tough against increasing compétition including PRX, Nivada Grenchen, CW and Direnzo...

[@dtac_10_29]

Contemplating between this and the Mido Multifort TV Big Date....

[@jordan_.zx10r]

I have skinny wrist. Like 6 or 6.5” Will this fit

[@PeterKotsa]

Ideally it should, but you really wont know until the watch is in your hands..

[@jordan_.zx10r]

@@PeterKotsa well there’s only one way to find out lol. I really like this watch

[@PeterKotsa]

@@jordan_.zx10r 😂

[@whodeycinbengals]

Too bulky and chunky looking. I agree, had the bracelet had a taper and I think, that had the lug width not been 24, then that would have made this watch a home run.

[@Tyrone2714]

A really nice looking watch. I wish brands wouldnt just reserve the interesting dials for their integrated models

[@thegorn]

Yema stuff seems to be a bit "chinesey" in their fit and finish. Would save up and get a Christopher Ward The Twelve if I was in the market for an integrated bracelet watch. I'm not though as I'm not big on butterfly clasps but that's just me - I prefer flick-lock or twin trigger closures.

[@chrisb5986]

A me too or me three watch.

[@buttonsama5751]

First bracelet links flare too much. Effective lug to lug is too long. A more tapering bracelet would be nice too bc it looks chunky

[@K.J.H_]

Seems to be a bit heavy. Maybe this design would be better in Ti

[@Wizzardus]

Nice dial, but I'm not sure of those indents on the "bezel", quite out of place :/

[@mohsenmoeen5036]

A comparison with Tissot PRX would complete the review. The video was like this design is an invention by Yema. Nice comments though.

[@Aggnog]

I like it more than the micro-rotor traveler they had at 3x the price, especially the dial pattern is not as weird. The bezel pattern does nothing for me though since it serves no purpose, and the seconds hand looks kind of bad and it's triangle shape doesn't fit design very well.

[@nikc1313]

Pay a little more and get the Christopher Ward. Much nicer watch and better finished.

[@paulhiggins8774]

My thoughts entirely

[@geoffwatches]

I have the cw, haven't handled the yema but I'm inclined to agree from what I see here.

[@geoffwatches]

Appreciate your honest review Peter!

[@MeestroDavid]

Not to mention the CW customer experience, which is wonderful...and the opposite of what I got from Yema.

[@TheTrueHasenfeffer]

These really resemble the Twelve.

[@saodavi6267]

Seems not as well executed as the CW Twelve for a similar price. PRX also seems more compelling, IMO. Lack of adequate taper on the bracelet and the overall thickness is an issue for me.

[@Tonysoprano497]

Totally agree Cw looks a whole lot more refined and better executed

[@jeanlefranc3817]

This watch makes me worry that the « non round bezel - integrated bracelet-back to 70s » wave is not going away for some more time. 😔

[@fabricedoumax9802]

Wow... Corporate bashing in all its glory.... We see you, CW plants !

[@Alex_Fung]

Do you think this will fit a 6.75" wrist?

[@PeterKotsa]

Im at 7" myself...1/4 of an inch is doable I think

[@Alex_Fung]

@@PeterKotsa thanks! It's between this or the CW the 12.

[@gustavolatobias2813]

Those are very nice, but what happened to your Tudor Aeronaut GMT watch 2012 model. You said it had Rolex DNA.

[@PeterKotsa]

I let it go about a year ago, to fund another piece

[@gustavolatobias2813]

@@PeterKotsa I can understand that. However, I just bought that watch in the same exact configuration. It really is a beautiful piece......Definitely an overlooked treasure.

[@PeterKotsa]

@@gustavolatobias2813 totally agreed...enjoy it because they don't make them that refined any more without a huge premium $$$

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Hi Peter I'm not shure I'd trust the movement .

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks Junior, I suppose time will tell if these are reliable etc.. Thanks for sharing bro

[@kangjhha]

hmm.. why isn't everyone buying this? as much as integrated bracelets are currently and this one of few at 39mm

[@stuartheyburn8741]

Nice one Peter.👍 Yema do make some great looking watches but I think if you’re after a Gerald Genta style sports watch the Christopher Ward Twelve is a better option for not that much more. 👍

[@yusufbest4475]

For this thickness, no offence but we can get similar or better from aliexpress brands.. at cheaper price too

[@benjaminvis]

It's always difficult to value a watch when a pre-production version is sent where there are obvious points of attention. Especially if it wasn't associated with a comprehensive list of the improvements planned, how is one to judge the product accurately beyond a general sense of design and dimensions. What I take from your analysis and footage is that the case, bracelet, and crystal are well put together, but many other aspects could benefit from some form of refinement or development. Including, the articulation on the endlinks, which both extend too far and look a little uncomfortable. Only the second link drops right down, whereas in an ideal world they might apply to the first (endlink), especially if the lug to lug is already at 48mm. Personally, I like the intricate pattern on the dial, but am not won over by the execution. The printing execution is subpar. The textured area of the dial is smaller than the visible portion of the dial, so there is a sliver of flat dial before the rehaut. The pinion finishing is one of those unfavourable examples. The crown looks to be finished to such a different level of care that it is almost as if it's a different material altogether. And then there are design choices that I doubt, such as the lume colour vs. the white second hand. The thickness of the case. The slight gap where the recessed portions border the main (top) bezel. Indeed, the taper on the bracelet, which is a smidgen too slight. The variable execution of the centre portion of the hand stack: it does not succesfully match the finish texture of the dial, so that portion of the hands does not successfully 'disappear', while the brushed silver on the white does not add much contrast nor visual interest. Finally, is there still discussion about how 'in-house' Yema's in-house movements are? Don't get me wrong, I actually like several Yema pieces (some good divers, not my genre, but worth mentioning!), but this one as it stands I think leaves quite a bit to be desired and the grapevine on QC issues isn't too confidence inspiring either.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Pin and collars? No chance unless it's the new type with very long collars. Seiko put me off for life. Not enough taper on the bracelet as you said.

[@asamisato876]

I will never understand the obsession with protruding endlinks. Fully removal end links are still somewhat acceptable, permanent ones on the case?? That's horrific

[@LaDariusNorris]

Am I crazy, or do these look like a mix of an AP Royal Oak and a Rolex OP? Maybe im crazy...

[@kyledriscollmusic]

looks great, but the bracelet would look sexier with more taper

[@topher.m]

If this had a screw down crown it would be a home run.

[@Tonysoprano497]

A little late to the party . Looks quite thick clunky and heavy for a 39 mm . Get the impression that the Cw is probably a lot better executed and refinement piece if you must have a cheaper integrated bracelet watch

[@MikeSmith-er1qs]

Oh great, another Genta inspired watch…. Yay!!!

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I’ve seen the first generation movement, and if the second is more or less the same aesthetically… Then it is undecorated and not impressive… Visually anyway… I like the watch, and I think it’s priced appropriately…

[@owtoo11]

Just ordered the white one

[@eggsII]

Will you come back to this post and describe your experience with the watch? How it runs, etc.

[@owtoo11]

It arrived. Although it's a little on the heavy side it wears quite nicely. I was scared it would be too thick but it's just on the border. I got the silver dial and the hands are actually glossy black. The dial and hands don't have any of the problems shown in the video. It wears it's size a little bigger 39.5/40mm. Recommend!

[@robertrocha597]

I would not be too sure that Yema will fix their QC issues. I love the brand but this is worth the risk. And that the price never would I spend the money on these bricks.

[@zonnie20]

French PRX. Not sure how they want to compete with powermatic80.

[@robynsjp]

It looks better than a Nautilus.

[@Tom_H327]

Seems like a nice watch, but I need my watches to be 42mm dia or more before I'd even consider buying.

[@derbagger22]

I would not spend money on Yema with their reputation for poor QC...

[@marlowkaplan3584]

Great brand.. but im not a fsn of these at all

[@otto16121970]

PRX ish

[@justinbjork5682]

Pin and collar for that kinda money? No thanks.

[@peterboyce1422]

Peter, I love your reviews, love your photography, love Yema… however, these watches leave me feeling meh. They look like the bezel has fallen off. Sorry Yema, this design is a miss.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for sharing Peter 👍 Cheers mate

[@simonwright6882]

This one doesn't hit the mark for me, other brands are doing this style better. Cw, nivada grenchen & tissot to name a few.

[@droobie827]

the integrated bracelet/octagonal watch fad is getting pretty played out

[@jaer.6540]

and the round case/oyster bracelet fad? That seems to be OK with everyone.

[@droobie827]

@@jaer.6540 thats the standard, hence the many aftermarket bands and bracelets

[@droobie827]

@@jaer.6540 most wall clocks and pocket watches are round, it works pretty well with the way the hands move

[@leonm2407]

Ca plan pour nah

[@kriskravt3428]

Dial pattern looks cheap. Like a surface of rubber

[@donaleeesio]

The cheap quality of steel they used is so obvious just like tissot, let alone the finishing of the bracelet!

[@bluemystic7501]

If it weren't a blatant 5711 ripoff I'd think it's attractive.

[@mohammadgharavi5648]

Yema!!! Service is horrible with quality that matches their service, I will not buy another…

[@stephannordmann5346]

39 mm a joke 🎉,👎

[@alexfrost8645]

+ or - 10 seconds per day ! … I’m out

[@TomB09]

boring watch