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Vaer R1 Racing ChronographvsYema Superman Steel CMM.10

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R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499
Superman Steel CMM.10
YemaSuperman Steel CMM.10
MSRP $1,890
What people say

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

Yema Superman Steel CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 for its refined casework, including polished lug bevels and an elegant crown guard, and its comfortable 39mm x 10.5mm dimensions. The glossy black lacquer dial and bezel insert are noted for adding depth, and the in-house CMM.10 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner observing a loss of only 2 seconds over 2 days. The scales bracelet is described as gorgeous and nearly invisible on the wrist, though some find its polished center links too flashy. One reviewer flagged the signature bezel lock mechanism as flimsy and inconvenient. The CMM.10 automatic movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and is regulated to within +5/-3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Yema Steel features an in-house movement with a micro-rotor, one of the most beautiful at this price point. The watch's clasp feels a bit thin, which is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with one reviewer noting a 42-hour reserve and the other not mentioning power reserve at all.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Superman Steel CMM.1039mm
Power Reserve
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Superman Steel CMM.1040h
Water Resistance
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
Superman Steel CMM.10300m
MSRP
R1 Racing Chronograph$499
Superman Steel CMM.10$1,890

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Yema CMM.10
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,890
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