In 1982, the first Western-European astronaut, Jean-Loup Chrétien, was sent into space wearing on his wrist a Yema chronograph. In 1985 NASA's Discovery shuttle took off with Patrick Baudry on board and a Yema on his wrist for the first Franco-American orbital flight mission.

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

Since then, Yema continuously collaborates with France’s Space Agency (CNES) in designing chronographs to equip French astronauts. Today Yema introduces the new Spacegraf Zero-G to commemorate the 30th anniversary of French simulated microgravity (weightlessness) flights.

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G Watch Review
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

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The Spacegraf Zero-G has been tested in real conditions during France’s Space Agency parabolic flights helping the scientific crew to anticipate the recurrent zero G phases thanks to the chronograph function. The new Spacegraf Zero-G is available in 3 variants at yema.com.

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The New Yema Spacegraf Zero-G
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

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Time Instruments for France's Space Agency and France's Air Force

Through long-standing collaborations with France's Space Agency and France's Air Force, Yema equips national astronauts and fighter pilots with military grade watches designed and built to military personnel specifications.

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G Watch
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

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Designed to meet the strict requirements of Zero-G flights' crew members, this new Spacegraf combines perfect readability at all times with high precision. The chronograph feature allows precise reading of G periods during parabolic flights and easiness-of-use when in weightlessness.

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G Case Back
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

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The caseback is engraved with France's Space Agency (CNES) official logo and markings to commemorate both the 30th anniversary of parabolic flights and Yema's first French watch sent Into space.

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

Technical specifications:

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·       Movement: EPSON YM90A

·       Case: 39mm PVD black or Stainless steel case - Tachymeter bezel

·       Dial & Hands: Textured black or blue dial - Applied hour markers coated with SuperLuminova C1

·       Crystal: Mineral domed crystal

·       Bands: Black or Blue canvas straps

·      Made in France

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Yema Spacegraf Zero-G Chronograph Superlumnova
Yema Spacegraf Zero-G

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The prices for the Yema Spacegraf Zero-G are:

·       US$449Spacegraf Zero-G

·       US$399Spacegraf Zero-G Steel Black

·       U $399Spacegraf Zero-G Steel Blue

For more information please visit Yema Online.