This week is turning into a rather eventful one for the French Navy. Within the watch world, at least. We caught wind earlier this week that Tudor has once again begun a formal relationship with Marine Nationale (something we?ll be keeping a very close eye on), and just today YEMA has revealed a collection of Navygraf Marine Nationale watches featuring their insignia on the dial. The navy blue Navygraf gets 4 variants with both quartz and automatic movement options, providing plenty of options for La Royale forces.

The French Navy, or Marine Nationale in French (La Royale informally), has a legendary history for the watches they?ve received from partners like Doxa, Longes, Omega, G-Shock, and most famously Tudor. Watchistry?s book on the subject, Marine Nationale, details a handful of the most iconic and is definitely worth a look if you?re interested in the history. Today, Yema enters that prestigious list with their Navygraf Marine Nationale.
The first of the 4 watches, and the most entry level of the bunch, is the Navygraf Marine Nationale Femme, a 39mm quartz option offered on a steel mesh bracelet with white mineral bezel. At just $350 this is the most accessible of the group. As to why it?s called the ?Femme?, well, your guess is as good as mine. This looks like a great all-rounder for any wrist, with a legible no-date dial done in navy with white accents. 

Next is the Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz, which also receives a 39mm steel case though gets the...