Yema’s new Granvelle Renaissance is a watch fit for royalty

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Inspired by the harmonious geometry of the Granvelle Palace in Besançon, Yema’s new Granvelle Renaissance revisits the elegance of classical proportions through a more refined 37.5mm architecture.

Its compact dimensions reveal a subtly redesigned case, a newly sculpted bezel and lugs, an intricate multi-level dial inspired by the palace’s Renaissance roof motifs, and a newly tapered leather strap with a signature buckle for enhanced elegance and comfort.

Powered by Yema’s manufacture micro-rotor small seconds caliber CMM.29, the Granvelle Renaissance combines French architectural heritage with contemporary haute horlogerie refinement.

French Renaissance

The newly redesigned dial features a sophisticated four-level construction that creates exceptional depth and interplay with light.

At its centre, an intricate motif draws direct inspiration from the geometric roof patterns of the Granvelle Palace, echoing the symmetry and ornamentation of Renaissance architecture. The contrasting finishes between the central medallion, hour track, small seconds counter and external bezel create a rich architectural composition that evolves continuously depending on the viewing angle and the light.

Slim design; mechanical precision

Thanks to its ultra-thin micro-rotor movement, the Granvelle Renaissance benefits from a remarkably slim case profile (8.50mm) that enhances both comfort and elegance.

By integrating the oscillating weight within the movement’s architecture, the design achieves a sleek silhouette, resulting in a watch that wears as refined as it looks while ensuring remarkable mechanical precision and offering 70 hours of power reserve.

Palace intrigue

The Granvelle Palace is a Renaissance palace from the 16th century located in Besançon, the capital of the French watchmaking region where YEMA’s workshops are located.

The Granvelle Palace houses the Museum of Time, which presents the history of Besançon, with a focus on the many moments when the history of the French capital of watchmaking intersects with that of time measurement, from the arrival of Laurent Mégevand and the Swiss watchmakers to the creation of the first chronometry laboratories and the School of Watchmaking.

Inspired by the proportions and refinement of the Palace Granvelle, the Granvelle Renaissance translates this Renaissance heritage into a contemporary watchmaking expression defined by symmetry, depth and sculptural detail. 

£1,900, yema.com