The new and original
Yema, side by side.
THE YEMA RALLYE ANDRETTI LIMITED EDITION
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mario Andretti’s historic win at Indianapolis in
1969, Yema pays tribute to his Andretti’s racing career with the reissue of the Yema
Rallye chronograph that Andretti wore during the race.
Designed and assembled in France, the Yema Rallye Andretti Limited Edition
echoes the original with a black dial, dashboard-like chrome applied chronograph
registers, offset racing stripes and checkered flags in the center and distinct
tachymeter markers. The case, which has been re-designed using modern
technology, measures 39mm across with a domed sapphire crystal, signed crown,
fixed outer tachymeter bezel, Inside is an ETA Valjoux 7753 automatic chronograph.
On the caseback of the limited edtion, Yema has placed its own coat of arms
surrounded by an engraving commemorating Andretti’s win at Indianapolis 1969. The
base of the caseback is adorned with Mario’s signature. Each watch is also marked
with a unique number.
Given the celebratory nature of this re-issue, Yema has packaged the watch in
a brown leather watch box with a commemorative bronze medal honoring Mario
Andretti’s prolific career achievements, two autographed portraits of Andretti at
Indianapolis in 1969 wearing the vintage Yema Rallye and three 19mm leather rally-
style straps (black, dark and light brown) for a resolutely racing and vintage look.
This collector’s edition limited to 1,969 watches is now available on pre-order at
Yema’s official store (yema.com) and selected watch boutiques. Price: $2,699.
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