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Yema’s new dive watch features a stunning mother-of-pearl bezel

A new depth of elegance: Introducing the Yema dive watch with a luminous Mother-of-Pearl bezel

By Triston Brewer Published November 1, 2025

Navygraf Pearl — Yema

In a reinvention which can only be described as genius, French watchmaker Yema has released the Navygraf Pearl, a luxury timepiece that artfully combines its rugged diving legacy with breathtaking opulence. The return has sent shockwaves through the industry for the most serious collectors, who revere Yema for its attention to fine form and intricate details. This latest iteration of the brand’s iconic Navygraf model dares to adorn a professional tool watch with a shimmering mother-of-pearl dial and, in a bold industry first, a matching nacre bezel inlay.

The timepiece presents a dazzling fusion of robustness and iridescent beauty

While deeply entrenched in the Navygraf’s 1970s military DNA, the Pearl edition is a vision of contemporary elegance. Its 39mm stainless steel case, with a remarkably slim 9.5mm profile, offers a refined canvas for the true star of this presentation: an aqua blue or Tahitian mother-of-pearl bezel and dial. This dazzling display creates an ever-shifting play of light and color, while the signature Superman handset and luminous indices guarantee its tool watch legibility remains unphased. With so many bells and whistles offered in this latest edition, watch aficionados will be hard-pressed to find any component of this timepiece to lament about.

Horological brilliance delivered by an in-house micro-rotor movement

The Yema Navygraf Pearl is a triumphant statement, honoring a legacy of French naval exploration while fearlessly embracing a future of elegant, versatile luxury. The end result makes it a compelling selection for the serious collector who values both heritage and breathtaking innovation.

Triston Brewer is a journalist, creative director, stylist, fashionisto, and jetsetting digital bon vivant. Brace yourself!

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