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Signum CudavsYema Pearldiver

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Cuda
SignumCuda
MSRP $499
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491
What people say

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Signum Cuda

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda's distinctive dials, with the Lapis Lazuli and thermally blued meteorite noted for their unique play of light. The lume on the bezel and markers is also a highlight, described as fantastic and "god tier" by some. However, multiple owners criticize the lume on the hands for significantly underperforming compared to other watches, rendering them unreadable in low light. One owner reported condensation inside the watch after light use, questioning build quality, while another stated their Cuda has been fine in water. On balance, owners appreciate the unique dial options and strong bezel/marker lume on the Signum Cuda, despite consistent criticism regarding the hand lume.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cuda42.5mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
Cuda
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
Cuda200m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
Cuda$499
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$491
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