The YEMA Superman 500 Dato is a slick timepiece that pays homage to the iconic dive watches of the past while incorporating modern features and technology. With its vintage-inspired design, in-house movement, and impressive water resistance, the Superman 500 Dato is a standout choice for both diving enthusiasts and watch collectors alike.
Christoper Bôle, third-generation watchmaker and director of operations at YEMA took a lead role in the design of the Rally 5 Turbo. "First, I started drawing an immediately recognisable dial reminiscent of the very singular steering wheel shape of the 1st generation R5 Turbo, as well as chronograph’s counters and hands retaining the characteristic design codes of the car’s dashboard." Those aesthetic choices made by Renault in 1980, represented "creative risk-taking"--not unlike the design choices being made by YEMA in the Rallye 5 Turbo, today.
YEMA and auto racing have been synonymous since the launch of the first Rallygraf in 1966. Mario Andretti wore one in 1969 during his first and only Indy 500 win. Since then, the watch has undergone many iterations—most recently the Rallygraf Panda released in 2021, and the Limited Edition Michel Vaillant collaboration in the same year.
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