Signum Cuda Steel 39mmvsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Signum Cuda Steel 39mm at true scale

Cuda Steel 39mm

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 at true scale

Skin Diver CMM.20

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$499

lowest

$2,372

Movement

Miyota 9015

Yema CMM.20

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,372
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Signum Cuda Steel 39mm

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda Steel 39mm for its unique dial options, including meteorite and Lapis Lazuli, and its excellent value under $400, with many highlighting its fantastic case execution and top-shelf lume. Some owners report the lume is exceptionally bright, even comparing it to radium, while others find the hands' lume underperforms significantly. One owner noted the watch felt bigger, heavier, and chunkier than expected, and another expressed dissatisfaction with the brand's product photos not matching the actual watches. On balance, owners rate the Signum Cuda Steel 39mm highly for its unique dial options and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The watch offers exceptional value for its price point. Reviewers noted its outstanding lume. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

The Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 is lauded for its vintage aesthetic, 39.5mm case size, and well-proportioned handset with sharp indices. Owners praise its textured cream dial, French tool watch elegance, and the smooth winding feel of the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is considered Yema's best yet. Accuracy readings range from -3/+7 seconds per day to approximately 0 to -10 seconds per day. Some reviewers noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly, stamped clasp. The watch's pricing has been questioned by some due to brand QC reputation, and its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage styling and improved bracelet design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire bezel insert and in-house CMM.20 movement are noted strengths. Reviewers questioned the value proposition compared to other Yema models.

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