VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)vsYema Diver

The VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) is widely praised for its remarkable thinness, measuring just 9.34mm to 9.4mm for a 200m-rated automatic dive watch. Reviewers highlight the spectacular finishing quality, thoughtful details, and perfect execution, along with a scratch-resistant hard surface coating on the 39mm case. The watch features a matte black ceramic bezel with ivory-like numerals and applied indexes filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. It is powered by a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1b automatic movement. Pricing starts at EUR 2,768, with one source noting a €2,998 price point excluding VAT, considered high on paper for a microbrand but justified by technical achievements. On balance, reviewers rate the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) highly for its exceptional thinness and finishing at the price point.

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner noted that this manual wind Yema Diver, while featuring a cool patina, is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value, positioning it as a fun second watch rather than an investment. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment, with one owner experiencing a water ingress issue.