Description
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The Yema Flygraf ref. 93012 from 1970 is a compelling piece of French aviation watchmaking — a pilot’s chronograph from one of France’s most adventurous watch brands, powered by the respected Valjoux 7736 column wheel movement. YEMA was the official supplier to the French Navy and Air Force, and the Flygraf was built with the precision and legibility that professional pilots demanded.
Specifications
Brand
Yema (France)
Reference
93012
Year
1970
Material
Stainless Steel
Caliber
Valjoux 7736 Manual Chrono
1970
French aviation era
Valjoux 7736
Column wheel chrono
Aviation
Pilot-grade legibility
Built for the French sky. Worthy of any collection.
Condition:
This Flygraf 93012 presents with the honest character of a genuine 1970 aviation chronograph. The steel case carries the marks of professional use, the pushers operate with the satisfying precision of the Valjoux 7736, and the dial layout retains the bold, legible quality that a pilot’s instrument demands.
The Heart:
The Valjoux 7736 is a manual-wind column wheel chronograph movement of the highest quality — the same architecture used in many Swiss chronographs several times the Flygraf’s price. Its column wheel provides smooth, precise chronograph engagement that continues to impress five decades after production.
Guarantee:
As a 1970 vintage chronograph, this Flygraf requires inspection and servicing by a specialist in vintage Valjoux chronograph movements. No modern warranty applies; the pushers and crown should be checked before any moisture exposure.
Authenticity:
The Yema Flygraf is identified by the YEMA signature, the aviation-specific dial layout with tachymeter or telemeter scale, and the Valjoux 7736 movement beneath — confirming genuine French military-supplier production from one of the country’s most respected sport watch brands.
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The French Pilot's Chronograph
What French chronograph brand was trusted by the Navy and Air Force while producing Valjoux-powered pilot watches?
YEMA’s aviation credentials are genuine: as an official supplier to the French military, the brand built its watches to professional standards. The Flygraf’s Valjoux 7736 column wheel movement and clear pilot dial layout confirm that this was a working instrument, not a fashion accessory — and that distinction is exactly what makes it so compelling to serious collectors today.
French skies, Swiss movement, timeless character.
The Yema Flygraf is the watch that France’s pilots trusted, built with a movement that Switzerland’s finest chronograph makers endorsed. Half a century later, it remains a compelling piece of aviation history — honest, functional and deeply characterful.
