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Watch Review: Yema Urban Traveller Series

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There is arguably no other segment of the modern watch market that carries the same level of fervent enthusiasm and fierce competition as the rapidly expanding integrated bracelet sports watch category. A vast assortment of brands have brought their own personal takes on the “Genta-esque” sporting timepiece to bear over the past few years, particularly on the entry-level side of the industry. While a sub-$1,000 watch of this kind was unheard of only a few short years ago, now there is a vibrant, hotly contested field of more affordable integrated designs to choose from. Independent French marque Yema is something of a dark horse in this quickly evolving market, bursting onto the scene in 2021 with the funky, athletic Wristmaster Traveller. For 2023, Yema refines this core design into a new trio of models, each sporting complex textured dials and a soft, summery color palette. The new Yema Urban Traveller collection stands as an intriguing contender in the integrated bracelet sports watch field, combining solid performance and build quality with charmingly quirky Gallic visual flair.

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At 39mm-wide and 11.4mm-thick, the stainless steel case of the Yema Urban Traveller line offers a compact, balanced stance on the wrist that toes the line between vintage and modern styling. The overall case form is angular and deceptively simple at first glance, but close inspection reveals a wealth of unique stylistic choices. Viewed in silhouette, the Urban Traveller is more or less what one expects from an entry-level integrated sports watch — there’s a mildly rounded octagonal main case body, a set of polished chamfered edges breaking up a mostly linear brushed form, and a broad, vaguely non-circular raised bezel. Look beyond the broad strokes, however, and the Urban Traveller stands apart from its competitors. As a start, the main case is noticeably asymmetrical. While the 9 o’clock case side bows out gently to create a subtle curve between 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock, the corresponding 3 o’clock case side (including its integrated crown guards) abandons this curve in favor of a harsh, straight line between 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock. Yema continues this mix of slight curves and harsh angles through the integrated lugs, as well. At 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, the case bends downward in a smooth curve to meet the integrated lug assembly, but there’s an abrupt implied transition to the central lug assemblies themselves. These central lugs are perfectly flat and planar, leading to an unusual visible “hump” in the middle of an otherwise visually uniform surface on the wrist.

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Then, there’s the bezel itself. With slightly flattened segments at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, this chamfered bezel echoes the look of the squared-off or octagonal bezels of more famous integrated designs, without directly lifting any visual cues. It’s the six “ashtray” cutouts in the upper bezel surface that truly steal the show, however. These are classic Yema touches, dating back to the brand’s Sous-Marine collection in the ‘80s, but these sharp-edged notches give a drastically different impression to more common decorative bezel screws. Due to the fact that they continue vertical brushing that surrounds them, these cutouts can completely disappear in certain lighting conditions, while at other angles they appear like holes punched clean through the bezel surface itself. These idiosyncratic touches certainly set the Urban Traveller apart from the field, but their straightforward finishing and execution may divide enthusiast opinions. Around back, Yema fits the Urban Traveller with a solid engraved caseback featuring the brand’s heraldic shield emblem in finely detailed relief. In keeping with the design’s sporty connotations, Yema rates the watch for a solid 100 meters of water resistance.

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Available in powder blue, salmon, or pale silver, the Yema Urban Traveller collection’s dials are a mix of familiar integrated cues and simple-but-effective twists on the formula. Each of the trio sports clean applied lozenge indices, basic lumed stick hands, and a needle-style seconds hand that nudges the overall layout in a more sporting visual direction. In true integrated bracelet sports watch fashion, these dials aren’t complete without a unique dial texture, but rather than tapisserie or engraved lines, Yema instead opts for a complex tessellated hexagon-and-diamond pattern. Compared to many textured dials from its competitors, however, this stamped pattern’s lines are both narrow and shallow. In practice, this means the pattern disappears from many viewing angles for a cleaner, more basic look. This is particularly true with the blue and salmon dial models, which sport matte dial surfaces that tend to mask the sense of depth and texture at play. However, from certain oblique angles, light tends to catch the very edges of the stamped grooves, creating a web of intriguing razor-thin highlights across the dial surface. Conversely, the silver dial model stands out from the pack at nearly any viewing angle, thanks to its slightly metallic dial finish and a much more readily apparent series of highlights and shadows across the dial.

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Inside the Yema Urban Traveller beats the brand’s in-house YEMA2000 automatic movement. Although there are a surprising amount of in-house calibers available in integrated sports watches at this price range, the YEMA2000 offers an arguably more premium on-wrist experience in some ways, while trading off benefits in others. For example, its smooth 28,800 bph sweep is markedly more refined than some of its key competitors, although this higher beat rate leads to a rather average 42-hour power reserve. The YEMA2000’s accuracy is decent if unspectacular, averaging +10 seconds per day across our testing period.

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Of course, no discussion of an integrated bracelet sports watch is complete without examining its bracelet, and the Yema Urban Traveller’s stainless steel bracelet fits well with the overall ethos of the design. The broad-link design is clean and attractive, with smooth vertical brushing along the upper surfaces and a nearly taper-free form that gives the watch a pleasing sense of heft on the wrist. While the outer edges of the links do feature brightly polished chamfers, Yema’s take on this familiar bracelet style eschews the polished facets between links that some of its competitors feature. This leads to a more utilitarian, straightforward look than some of its rivals, but whether this is a more visually effective solution will largely come down to individual taste.

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The integrated bracelet sports watch segment is more fiercely contested than ever before, particularly in the sub-$1,000 price range. Yema rises to the challenge with the Urban Traveller series, however, delivering a well-built, compelling challenger to the Swiss and Japanese giants with its own distinctive flavor. The Yema Urban Traveller collection is available to pre-order now through the brand’s e-commerce platform. MSRP for the Yema Urban Traveller stands at $890 USD as of press time. For more information, please visit the brand’s website .

Necessary Data >Brand : Yema > Model : Urban Traveller > Price :  $890 USD > Size : 39mm-wide, 11.4mm-thick, 43.5mm lug-to-lug > When reviewer would personally wear it : As a daily-wear sports watch, or as a stress-free choice for nights out. > Friend we’d recommend it to first : Younger collectors looking for a more technically capable option in the entry-level integrated sports watch field. > Best characteristic of watch : Balanced proportions; excellent movement for the price. > Worst characteristic of watch : Stamped dial texture can feel shallow and elemental from some angles; case and bracelet finishing is simpler and less nuanced than some key competitors.

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The Yema Urban Traveller 2023 Collection (Live Pics & Price)

An accessible take on the integrated steel sports watch..

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You might know Yema , the most famous French watchmaker, for its emblematic dive watch, the Superman . But there’s more to the brand than the Superman. In recent years, Yema has undergone an impressive change and has developed a large collection of accessible sports watches . With the Urban collection, however, it’s no longer about ultra-focused watches but about offering daily beaters. And the watch that best summarises this strategy is this new Urban Traveller, a model that has already been teased with two limited editions: the Wristmaster Traveller and the Wristmaster Micro-Rotor .

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With the 2023 Urban Traveller collection, Yema is making one of its recent signature designs available as part of the permanent collection. What we can say about this model is that it basically represents the brand’s vision of an accessible sporty-chic watch with an integrated design. And talking about design, this new Urban Traveller should look familiar to some of you, and for good reasons. Its shape and bracelet were indeed already used in two past models, an affordable watch with a vintage vibe launched on Kickstarter and a higher-end version that was used as a vessel to introduce an in-house micro-rotor movement made on French soil .

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Now, the octagonal design with compact dimensions comes back as a standard collection, renamed the Yema Urban Traveller. Measuring 39mm in diameter, with a decent 11.4mm thickness, the case is most notable for its short length of 43.5mm – meaning that it can easily be considered a unisex watch. The shape of the 100m water-resistant case is that of an asymmetrical octagon, with every single angle executed with the same set of alternating brushed and polished finishes. It is topped by a bezel inspired by a Sous-Marine quartz model from the 1980s and is made from a single piece of stainless steel. Angular, quite robust and distinctive, this case is protected by a 2.2mm sapphire crystal on top and a solid steel back that is screwed (the watches you see here had a non-final back).

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On the wrist, the Yema Urban Traveller wears like a charm. Not too small when it comes to its presence, it does, however, remain unobtrusive and the bracelet, with its integrated design and short articulated links, is pleasant to wear. It is closed by a double-folding clasp. The overall quality of the watch is quite satisfying, considering the price.

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Traditional for the category, the Urban Traveller features textured dials. A stylised honeycomb pattern has been embossed on a plate that is available in silvery-white with darkened hands and applied markers, in light blue or in light salmon – these two feature silvered markers and hands as well as a white seconds hand. A no-date watch, the dial remains sleek and legible, including at night, with a decent amount of luminous material.

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Inside the case is the calibre YEMA2000, an in-house automatic movement made in France and destined to replace ETA and Sellita engines. The brand says it has optimised some of the parts for better accuracy, resulting in a reported accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per day. The movement beats at 4Hz and stores up to 42h of power reserve. A stop-seconds mechanism allows for precise time-setting.

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Now available from the brand, the new Yema Urban Traveller collection is priced at EUR 870 , which makes it a highly recommendable alternative in the ever-growing segment of accessible sporty-chic watches with integrated design (such as the Tissot PRX or the Nivada F77 ). For more details, please visit yema.com .

Technical specifications – Yema Urban Traveller

With the PRX you get the date & silicone balance spring.

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HANDS-ON: The Yema Urban Traveller delivers integrated-bracelet watches in a soft palette of summery dials

HANDS-ON: The Yema Urban Traveller delivers integrated-bracelet watches in a soft palette of summery dials

Earlier this year, Yema indicated their intentions to spice up their collections with the release of the Urban Field . With their Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor being such a barnstorming hit last year too, it made perfect sense for the next experiment to evolve as the Yema Urban Traveller. Clinging to that 1970s retro swagger, this new trio of references modernises the look with a soft palette of summery dials and an affordable price tag.

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The trend of integrated-bracelet watches seems to be even more popular now than in its origins of the 1970s, but with modern design techniques that can only be a good thing. The case of the Yema Urban Traveller doesn’t pull any punches from its geometric extremes, with a scalloped octagon framing the entire watch. Within that funky silhouette, a rounded porthole with gear-like steps forms the thick bezel — an edge of polished steel sharpening up the appearance of the brushed surface. Cutting into the side of the case to create guards is the crown, non-screwing but still secure enough for 100m of water resistance.

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Wearability has always been a priority for Yema in the last handful of years, and they were one of the first brands to ride the wave of popularity for smaller cases. The diameter is a neat 39mm with a compact lug-to-lug length of 43.5mm, however there is a protruding end-link for the integrated bracelet that effectively extends it a little bit. Overall, it’s still a watch that will lend itself well to wrists of all sizes. The 11.4mm thickness prevents it feeling too bulky, despite its robust appearance and presence.

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Yema’s definition of Urban is definitely linked to a casual nature, but that hasn’t stopped them from designing an intricate dial. With a near-honeycomb pattern arranged from a variety of shapes, the surface of the highly textured dial almost appears to be cracking like a salt lake viewed from above. It’s a style which can still be appreciated from afar, but also rewards close inspection. The three colours are soft to ease the harshness of the texture, culminating in a cool, summery vibe. A pale blue will surely be the most popular option, while the salmon colour offers a sort of classy refinement. The white dial is incredibly crisp, and by far the most legible with bold, black outlines on the hands and indices.

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Those applied markers along with the baton hands are filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova, a long-lasting luminous paint with a blue glow after dark. Using white (or black on the white dial) as the second hand’s colour firmly positions these variants as sports watches. The dial text is minimal with only the Yema logo and the word “automatique”, aiding the slight vintage flavour and keeping focus on the dial pattern.

The bracelet

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Manufacturing technology has come a long way since the 1970s, and although integrated bracelets used to come with a slight disclaimer of ambiguous comfort, quality has much improved. The solid steel links of the Yema Urban Traveller cascade off each other nicely, and the all-brushed finish keeps things looking rugged and adventurous. A butterfly clasp is fitted to ensure the sleek look goes uninterrupted, and features brand engravings on the final links.

The movement

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Hidden behind an engraving of Yema’s crest on a steel caseback is the in-house calibre YEMA2000. Having the ability to manufacture their own calibers is quite a big deal for a brand of this size, and it’s one of the reasons why they’re such great value for money. The YEMA2000 is the second generation, designed for simplicity and quality. This no-date variant operates at a smooth-ticking 4Hz, has 29 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve. It winds automatically in both directions of the swinging rotor, and has an average daily accuracy of +/-10 seconds per day.

The Yema Urban Traveller pricing and availability:

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The Yema Urban Traveller is now available for preorder, with watches shipping from September 2023. Price: US$890

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Yema Urban Traveller Joins Chorus of Integrated Bracelet Sport Watch Releases

Yema is fleshing out their young Traveller collection, which made its debut just last year, with a new family of integrated bracelet sport watches called the Urban Traveller. The new family is on-trend with a design that features the now familiar hallmarks of the genre, such as a flat link bracelet that integrates with the case, a flat octagonal mid case with single piece bezel, and a textured dial. Check, check, and check. The Urban Traveller does take a unique approach in a few ways, however, and more options of a good thing is, well, a good thing. 

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Yema is a French brand that was founded in 1948, with an increasing selection of in-house labeled movements, which we’ve discussed before launched, somewhat curiously, via Kickstarter. The Traveller collection of watches have been no exception, with the template for the Urban Traveller, called the Wristmaster Traveller , hitting funded status in late 2022. That watch, which recalled Yema’s heritage with the use of the Wristmaster label, featured a colorful selection of in-house ultra-thin micro-rotor movements, a playful choice that set that watch apart from other integrated sport watches.

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The Urban Traveller takes a more direct approach to the design, using Yema’s YEMA2000 movement, which is around 80% in-house, instead of the colorful micro-rotor movements seen in the Wristmaster Traveller. This change means a slightly thicker case and a closed caseback, as well as a dramatic reduction in pricing. The ultra-thin Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor was a hair under $3,000, while the new production variant Urban Traveller comes in well under the $1,000 mark at $890. A welcome trade off for fans of the design, no doubt, though I do hope we see more of that colorful micro-rotor design in some manner moving forward. 

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Perhaps the most unique feature of the Urban Traveller is the dial texture. Yema calls it a honeycomb dial, though it has more detail and structure than you might imagine. It’s intricate in structure, with larger and smaller pieces fitting together in a way that makes a pattern difficult to discern until taken in at a distance. The texture works well with the light blue, salmon, and white colorways, which forgo any other complications that might get in the way of the effect. I’m particularly fond of the white dial, which utilizes black accents around the hour markers and hands to provide a striking contrast in a way that feels more unique than the somewhat familiar salmon and light blue dial colors.

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The steel case measures 39mm in diameter, and 11.4mm in thickness, with a slightly tapering bracelet that begins at 24mm in width at the edge of the case. Overall pretty pleasant numbers, though not quite as svelte as something like the Christopher Ward, The Twelve, which is a full millimeter thinner for around the same price. Like The Twelve, the Urban Traveller gets a distinctive bezel framing the dial. Yema is using a single piece bezel that is both brushed and polished, and gets deep notches set into the inner perimeter. It’s the calling card of this design and adequately sets the watch apart from contemporaries in an increasingly crowded landscape of integrated bracelet sport watches. 

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The Yema Urban Traveller is available now from Yema for the price of $890 with shipping slated to begin at the end of this month. Yema .

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Yema Rallygraf Alpine Endurance Team & Urban Traveller Watch Review

August 14, 2023 by Matthew Catellier Leave a Comment

Yema Rallygraf Alpine Endurance Team & Urban Traveller Watch Review

Yema recently announced a partnership with the Alpine Endurance Team ; a partnership that will last for the next three seasons of the FIA World Endurance Championship. With this partnership, Yema has created a new watch that will be worn by all members of the Alpine Endurance team throughout a variety of circuits like Le Mans. This team watch is also set to be released to the public, and may just be the perfect timepiece for any racing enthusiast.

Design 

Rallygraf Alpine Endurance Watch Design

The design of the Alpine Endurance Team Watch is very much inspired by its purpose and heritage- racing. The dial sports a deep black color, with thick white indices and a date window at three o’clock. A Yema Logo sits just below 12 o’clock and the words “Alpine Endurance Team” can be found above six o’clock, alongside a French flag.

The bracelet is made from stainless steel and really brings back an 80s-inspired look. The bracelet is integrated which gives the bezel a flat surface to raise from. Speaking of the bezel, it’s bi-directional and actually serves a pretty interesting function, allowing drivers to calculate the average speed of their car in conjunction with the elapsed time graduation of the inner bezel. 

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The hands are coated with Super-LumiNova for easy legibility during dark environments. The hour and minute hands are made from brushed steel to add to the 80s look, and the second hand is coated in the same blue as Alpine’s race car, and ticks in a sweeping motion. 

Finally, both the crown and the case back sport the Alpine team’s endurance team logo, with a stamped hydraulic press, polished and brushed for a high-quality finish. 

Calibre YEMA2000 Movement

The Yema Rallygraph is powered by the company’s own YEMA2000 movement. This movement is self-winding and makes use of a ball bearings rotor to keep time. Using a total of 29 rubies, the stock movement is accurate to +/- 25 seconds per day. However, during assembly, this movement is adjusted to provide an updated accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per day. You’ll also get a power reserve of 42 hours.

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This isn’t the most accurate or reliable movement in the world. But, considering the price and the purpose of the watch, there shouldn’t be many complaints here. 

In the box, you’re going to receive a leather travel case which is of surprisingly high quality and will definitely help to protect your watch when you go traveling. You’ll also receive a two-year International Warranty leather card, which will be useful if you ever run into an issue with your watch.

Finally, you can also order the Alpine Endurance with a Rallye black leather strap. This looks great, especially with the black dial variant, and gives the Alpine Endurance a much more dressy look. The strap comes with a polished steel buckle engraved with a Yema logo.

Price and Availability

If you want to get your hands on the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Endurance Team Watch, you will have to wait until at least September for it to be shipped. However, you can pre-order it now for $990, which includes a 14-day money-back guarantee, free shipping, and a two-year warranty included. You may also be able to get a 10% discount by talking to the chatbot on Yema’s website. 

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Yema has also recently released a new version of its popular Urban Traveller model, with a few notable differences. Primarily, the dial has been switched for a textured honeycomb option to give the timepiece a more elegant look. The Urban Traveller is now also sporting an AP Royal Oak style integrated bracelet to give the Traveller a much more sporty look.

The Urban traveler similarly sports the company’s YEMA2000 in-house movement, giving the watch a power reserve of 42 hours and an accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a day post-assembly. 

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There are a few different color options, but by far the most intriguing are the blue and salmon dial versions. The blue dial is very versatile and could easily be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. And the Salmon dial screams luxury and elegance, making it a perfect choice for higher-end occasions. 

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, the Yema Rallygrap Aline Endurance Team Watch is an incredibly unique timepiece and perfect for any big-time fan of the Alpine endurance team. The build quality is very good for this price point, and if you want a watch that pays homage to your love for racing, this timepiece is a perfect choice. However, if you simply want a reliable and well-made watch for under $1000, you’d probably be better off purchasing the Urban Traveller or looking at other brands in the price range such as Tissot and Seiko. 

For more information you can visit the official Yema website here .

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Yema Urban Traveller

Timekeeping meets adventurous spirit.

In the ever-evolving world of horology, there are timepieces that not only captivate with their stunning aesthetics but also embody the spirit of adventure. One such watch that effortlessly blends style and functionality is the remarkable Yema Urban Traveller. Designed to accompany modern explorers on their journeys, this timepiece boasts a fusion of timeless elegance and rugged durability, making it the perfect companion for urban adventurers.

The Yema Urban Traveller watch stands as a testament to Yema’s unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Its design seamlessly blends classic elements with contemporary touches, resulting in a sleek and sophisticated timepiece. The stainless steel case effortlessly merges with the elegant lines of the lugs, exuding both refinement and versatility. With a diameter of 39mm, it strikes the perfect balance, making a bold statement while ensuring a comfortable fit on the wrist.

As you gaze upon the dial of the Yema Urban Traveller, you’re transported to a world of possibilities and adventures waiting to be discovered. The dial exhibits a captivating interplay of textures and colours, with a choice of Pale Blue, White or Salmon. The bold, luminescent hour markers and hands ensure excellent legibility, even in low-light conditions, while being a no-date model highlights its simplicity.

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The Super-LumiNova BGW9 coating ensures excellent visibility of the hands and markers even in low-light conditions, allowing for perfect readability in the dark.

Yema 2000 Caliber Movement

Caliber 2000

Yema’s YEMA2000 calibre represents the brand’s second-generation of movements, surpassing the cal. MBP1000 found in earlier Yema timepieces such as the Superman Bronze, with notable advancements. This self-winding movement features 29 jewels, a power reserve of 42 hours, and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz, while also incorporating hacking functionality. Its exceptional accuracy is demonstrated by its regulation to within 10 seconds per day. A point worth highlighting is that Yema takes pride in the movement’s design, development, and assembly taking place in France, making it one of the scarce genuinely French movements available in today’s market.

While the Yema Urban Traveller embodies elegance, it does not compromise on durability. Its stainless steel case is complemented by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, offering excellent protection against everyday wear and tear. The watch also boasts an impressive water resistance of 10 Bar – 100m, allowing adventurers to confidently explore both urban landscapes and aquatic wonders.

Integrated Bracelet

Yema Integrated Bracelet

The Yema Urban Traveller showcases a striking design feature through its continuous pattern of vertically brushed surfaces and polished angles. This seamless integration can be observed from the top of the bezel, extending gracefully to the case and seamlessly into the integrated steel bracelet. The tapered links on the bracelet beautifully accentuate the effect, with vertical brushed surfaces harmoniously meeting polished angles, leading all the way to the double folding clasp. The result is a cohesive aesthetic that exudes elegance and attention to detail.

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Timeless Elegance and Versatility

In a world where time is of the essence, the Yema Urban Traveller watch seamlessly combines timeless elegance, versatility, and the spirit of adventure. Designed to accompany modern explorers on their urban quests, this exceptional timepiece represents the perfect blend of style and functionality. Whether you’re embarking on a global journey or simply navigating the hustle and bustle of city life, the Yema Urban Traveller is a reliable companion that reflects your adventurous spirit with every passing second.

We have yet to get hands on the Urban Traveller, but i need to. Up close and hands on, i know this watch wont disappoint. I have a thing for blue dials and the honeycomb texture does look really good. It ticks a big box for me there and the integrated bracelet looks very slick and well made. I already own 5 Yema models including the earlier 80’s Sous-Marine that the bezel plays homage to. Plus I need a well priced dress/traveller watch in my collection.

Diameter: 39mm x 43.5mm Thickness: 11.4mm Case: Brushed / Polished 316L Stainless Steel Crystal: 2.20 mm sapphire double domed crystal

Movement: YEMA2000 Caliber – No date Power Reserve: 42Hrs Water Resistance: 10 BAR / 330 feet / 100 m Band: Integrated 316L stainless steel/ Double folding clasp

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

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*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

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So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

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1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

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You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

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2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

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The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

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Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

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Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

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6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

  • Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
  • Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
  • Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
  • Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
  • After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
  • To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

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3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

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When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

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Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

  • Novoslobodskaya
  • Mayakovskaya
  • Elektrozavodskaya
  • Komsomolskaya
  • Ploschad Revolyutsii
  • Dostoyevskaya
  • Prospekt Mira

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2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

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Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

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Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

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Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

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People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

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Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

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Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

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Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

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Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

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The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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Watch Review: Yema Urban Traveller Series

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There is arguably no other segment of the modern watch market that carries the same level of fervent enthusiasm and fierce competition as the rapidly expanding integrated bracelet sports watch category. A vast assortment of brands have brought their own personal takes on the “Genta-esque” sporting timepiece to bear over the past few years, particularly on the entry-level side of the industry. While a sub-$1,000 watch of this kind was unheard of only a few short years ago, now there is a vibrant, hotly contested field of more affordable integrated designs to choose from. Independent French marque Yema is something of a dark horse in this quickly evolving market, bursting onto the scene in 2021 with the funky, athletic Wristmaster Traveller. For 2023, Yema refines this core design into a new trio of models, each sporting complex textured dials and a soft, summery color palette. The new Yema Urban Traveller collection stands as an intriguing contender in the integrated bracelet sports watch field, combining solid performance and build quality with charmingly quirky Gallic visual flair.

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At 39mm-wide and 11.4mm-thick, the stainless steel case of the Yema Urban Traveller line offers a compact, balanced stance on the wrist that toes the line between vintage and modern styling. The overall case form is angular and deceptively simple at first glance, but close inspection reveals a wealth of unique stylistic choices. Viewed in silhouette, the Urban Traveller is more or less what one expects from an entry-level integrated sports watch — there’s a mildly rounded octagonal main case body, a set of polished chamfered edges breaking up a mostly linear brushed form, and a broad, vaguely non-circular raised bezel. Look beyond the broad strokes, however, and the Urban Traveller stands apart from its competitors. As a start, the main case is noticeably asymmetrical. While the 9 o’clock case side bows out gently to create a subtle curve between 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock, the corresponding 3 o’clock case side (including its integrated crown guards) abandons this curve in favor of a harsh, straight line between 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock. Yema continues this mix of slight curves and harsh angles through the integrated lugs, as well. At 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, the case bends downward in a smooth curve to meet the integrated lug assembly, but there’s an abrupt implied transition to the central lug assemblies themselves. These central lugs are perfectly flat and planar, leading to an unusual visible “hump” in the middle of an otherwise visually uniform surface on the wrist.

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Then, there’s the bezel itself. With slightly flattened segments at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, this chamfered bezel echoes the look of the squared-off or octagonal bezels of more famous integrated designs, without directly lifting any visual cues. It’s the six “ashtray” cutouts in the upper bezel surface that truly steal the show, however. These are classic Yema touches, dating back to the brand’s Sous-Marine collection in the ‘80s, but these sharp-edged notches give a drastically different impression to more common decorative bezel screws. Due to the fact that they continue vertical brushing that surrounds them, these cutouts can completely disappear in certain lighting conditions, while at other angles they appear like holes punched clean through the bezel surface itself. These idiosyncratic touches certainly set the Urban Traveller apart from the field, but their straightforward finishing and execution may divide enthusiast opinions. Around back, Yema fits the Urban Traveller with a solid engraved caseback featuring the brand’s heraldic shield emblem in finely detailed relief. In keeping with the design’s sporty connotations, Yema rates the watch for a solid 100 meters of water resistance.

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Available in powder blue, salmon, or pale silver, the Yema Urban Traveller collection’s dials are a mix of familiar integrated cues and simple-but-effective twists on the formula. Each of the trio sports clean applied lozenge indices, basic lumed stick hands, and a needle-style seconds hand that nudges the overall layout in a more sporting visual direction. In true integrated bracelet sports watch fashion, these dials aren’t complete without a unique dial texture, but rather than tapisserie or engraved lines, Yema instead opts for a complex tessellated hexagon-and-diamond pattern. Compared to many textured dials from its competitors, however, this stamped pattern’s lines are both narrow and shallow. In practice, this means the pattern disappears from many viewing angles for a cleaner, more basic look. This is particularly true with the blue and salmon dial models, which sport matte dial surfaces that tend to mask the sense of depth and texture at play. However, from certain oblique angles, light tends to catch the very edges of the stamped grooves, creating a web of intriguing razor-thin highlights across the dial surface. Conversely, the silver dial model stands out from the pack at nearly any viewing angle, thanks to its slightly metallic dial finish and a much more readily apparent series of highlights and shadows across the dial.

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Inside the Yema Urban Traveller beats the brand’s in-house YEMA2000 automatic movement. Although there are a surprising amount of in-house calibers available in integrated sports watches at this price range, the YEMA2000 offers an arguably more premium on-wrist experience in some ways, while trading off benefits in others. For example, its smooth 28,800 bph sweep is markedly more refined than some of its key competitors, although this higher beat rate leads to a rather average 42-hour power reserve. The YEMA2000’s accuracy is decent if unspectacular, averaging +10 seconds per day across our testing period.

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Of course, no discussion of an integrated bracelet sports watch is complete without examining its bracelet, and the Yema Urban Traveller’s stainless steel bracelet fits well with the overall ethos of the design. The broad-link design is clean and attractive, with smooth vertical brushing along the upper surfaces and a nearly taper-free form that gives the watch a pleasing sense of heft on the wrist. While the outer edges of the links do feature brightly polished chamfers, Yema’s take on this familiar bracelet style eschews the polished facets between links that some of its competitors feature. This leads to a more utilitarian, straightforward look than some of its rivals, but whether this is a more visually effective solution will largely come down to individual taste.

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The integrated bracelet sports watch segment is more fiercely contested than ever before, particularly in the sub-$1,000 price range. Yema rises to the challenge with the Urban Traveller series, however, delivering a well-built, compelling challenger to the Swiss and Japanese giants with its own distinctive flavor. The Yema Urban Traveller collection is available to pre-order now through the brand’s e-commerce platform. MSRP for the Yema Urban Traveller stands at $890 USD as of press time. For more information, please visit the brand’s website .

Necessary Data >Brand : Yema > Model : Urban Traveller > Price :  $890 USD > Size : 39mm-wide, 11.4mm-thick, 43.5mm lug-to-lug > When reviewer would personally wear it : As a daily-wear sports watch, or as a stress-free choice for nights out. > Friend we’d recommend it to first : Younger collectors looking for a more technically capable option in the entry-level integrated sports watch field. > Best characteristic of watch : Balanced proportions; excellent movement for the price. > Worst characteristic of watch : Stamped dial texture can feel shallow and elemental from some angles; case and bracelet finishing is simpler and less nuanced than some key competitors.

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Introducing toor hotel: an urban boutique hotel curated for the modern traveler.

This design-forward property in downtown Toronto will offer bespoke stays and premium rental residences with unparalleled lake and city views

Stay with Style in the City

TORONTO , April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Visionary Canadian hotelier, Sukhdev Toor announces the first TOOR Hotel: a distinct lifestyle hotel and residences located in downtown Toronto . This boutique property will offer 232 guest rooms and suites, as well as 181 premium residential rental units. The project will feature a modern French-inspired bistro and bar set over two floors, valet parking, a 1,500 square foot fitness centre and yoga studio, a 3,000 square foot terrace, and an additional 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. The 33-story development will offer guests and residents unobstructed views of Toronto and Lake Ontario .

This remarkable new property is a gateway to Toronto from the east end of the city, creating a strong marker on Jarvis Street, just north of Moss Park. The Arcadis IBI-designed tower offers a dramatic and distinct design unlike any others in the city. The interplay of forms, architectural elements, materials, finishes, and textures make for a unique and memorable structure in Toronto's skyline.

Curated to offer a distinctive and inspired experience for the modern traveler, TOOR Hotel provides easy access to the best of Toronto . Centrally located in the Garden District in downtown Toronto , TOOR Hotel is the perfect hub to access the financial district, historic sites, green spaces, world-class shopping, dining, arts, and theatre. It is also steps away from the new Moss Park subway station, providing seamless accessibility across the city.

Over the years, TOOR Hotel President and CEO, Sukhdev Toor , has developed dozens of hotels across Canada and the United States under Manga Hotel Group. He brings almost four decades of experience in operational excellence to this new property. Mr. Toor is enthusiastic about the future of hospitality in Toronto : "As Toronto continues to grow, this prime location makes it a perfect retreat for travelers. The TOOR Hotel epitomizes the essence of a true urban lifestyle hotel, bringing a new offering to Toronto ," says Mr. Toor. "From the downtown positioning to our thoughtfully designed spaces and architecture, no detail has been spared in providing our guests a unique and memorable experience."

TOOR Hotel is proudly Canadian and represents the values its citizens are known for globally – hospitality and approachability. With a commitment to supporting Toronto , TOOR Hotel highlights the best of the city with personalized touches including locally sourced amenities and offerings. TOOR Hotel crafts a unique stay for guests that evokes sophistication, style, and character. Guests can experience a truly Canadian stay with the country's largest city at TOOR Hotel Toronto.

A Vibrant and Celebratory Architectural Design

TOOR Hotel is an architectural triumph. The Arcadis IBI-designed hotel evokes sophistication with its modern design and character that is representative of Toronto and its continued growth. "We embodied a sense of playfulness when creating this building, introducing organic elements of the natural environment of the Garden District, and using a juxtaposition of articulated boxes, one floating above the other to embody distinct programmatic functions. This interplay of forms alongside the unique combination of luxury hotel suites, rental residences and a shared amenities floor and restaurant make this unlike any other location in the city," says Mansoor Kazerouni , Global Director of Buildings at Arcadis IBI Group.

Design-Forward Rooms Provide Urban Escape in the Heart of Downtown Toronto

TOOR Hotel's guest rooms and suites feature the best in Canadian design inspired by Toronto's vibrant parks and green spaces. Guest rooms and suites welcome relaxation with contemporary interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and modern amenities including 55" televisions and Nespresso machines. The washrooms have been designed with custom artwork and soothing colours, pulling the room's atmosphere into additional spaces. All guest rooms have Lutron lighting to create a custom atmosphere with its range of smart controls.

The TOOR Hotel rooms were designed by DesignAgency, a Toronto based award-winning international design studio. "We wanted this property to really celebrate the vibrant heart of the city, in a space that was unlike any other. We drew inspiration by incorporating elements from the city grid forms and Victorian architecture like arches and round towers, reflecting themes of geometry, connectivity, and interlaced layers," says Matt Davis , Founding Partner of DesignAgency.

Inspired Gathering at Muse Bistro + Bar

TOOR Hotel offers destination dining and gathering spaces with the Muse Bistro + Bar. Designed by Mackaywong, Muse Bistro + Bar is a sophisticated dining hub with European-designed interiors and modern French-inspired cuisine. The two-story restaurant, which is over 2,500 square feet, features a ground floor with space for meetings, working and for those grabbing a quick bite on-the-go. The second floor will offer a more refined dining experience alongside an additional 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. With a custom menu designed by The Fifteen Group, North America's leading restaurant consulting agency, Muse Bistro + Bar promises exceptional food, drink and ambiance for visitors and locals alike.

TOOR Hotel and Residences

TOOR Hotel will open in 2024 and will be the first of four boutique TOOR Hotel Collection properties scheduled to open in downtown Toronto locations over the next five years. The collection will range from lifestyle to luxury 5-star hotels, with each property curated to be a unique reflection of its neighbourhood's aesthetic and atmosphere.

Elevated above the TOOR Hotel, premium rental units comprise the top 15 floors of the building. The 203 Residences will be the first of its kind to offer multi-family residential rentals situated above an upscale hotel. Residents can enjoy hotel-inspired services and conveniences, while engaging in a warm and inviting community. Occupancy begins early summer 2024.

Stay with style in the city at TOOR Hotel. Visit www.toorhotel.com for more.

About TOOR Hotel

TOOR Hotel is an urban boutique hotel that offers a distinctive and inspired experience curated for the modern traveler. Backed by a history of excellence in hotel operations, TOOR Hotel is proudly Canadian and represents the values its citizens are known for globally – hospitality and approachability. Design-forward, comfortable, and memorable, TOOR Hotel features destination dining, valet parking, a 1,500 square foot fitness centre and yoga studio, a 3,000 square foot southern terrace on the 14 th floor, and an additional 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. The 33-story development will offer guests and residents unobstructed views of Toronto and Lake Ontario . Transforming Toronto's skyline, this upscale property provides the perfect setting for immersing in the vibrant and diverse experiences the city has to offer. Stay with style in the city at TOOR Hotel.

About Manga Hotel Group

Manga Hotel Group is a leading Canadian hospitality investment, development, and management group. As a privately held owner and operator, Manga Hotels focuses on the development and management of high-quality residences, independent hotels, and hotels affiliated with prestigious brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and the InterContinental Hotels Group. The organization's combined portfolio consists of 28 hotels, 15 food and beverage outlets, 5 high-rise residential rental developments, 9 airport parking sites, and more than 12 projects in progress.

About Arcadis IBI Group

Arcadis is the leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets. We maximize impact for our clients and the communities they serve by providing effective solutions through sustainable outcomes, focus and scale, and digitalization. We are 36,000 people, active in more than 30 countries that generate €4.0 billion in gross revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.

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DesignAgency is an award-winning international design studio with 25 years of experience in interior design, architectural and landscape concepting, strategic branding, and visual communications. With studios in Toronto , Washington, D.C. , Los Angeles and Barcelona , DesignAgency has a global reputation for creating exceptional environments and brands.

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JetBlue's New In-flight Tech Updates Include a Game-changer for Passengers Who Want to Watch a Movie Together

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JetBlue's latest in-flight entertainment updates can involve your whole travel crew.

On Wednesday, the airline announced updated entertainment options that include a "Watch Party" feature where a traveler and up to five other passengers can watch the same movie or television show at the same time. To access the "Watch Party" feature, travelers select the program they desire to watch, and then have the option to play it individually at their seat, or create a watch party with other travelers. A seat map displays the other seats, and a host can invite them to join. The feature may be helpful for families traveling together; or friends looking to share an entertainment experience before landing at their destination. The program also allows for pause/play, and fast forward/rewind of the program so that the viewing stays consistent for everyone. 

"Watch Party" is just one of the new features announced as part of the “Blueprint by JetBlue” release which also includes personalized recommendations for what to watch, and a "pick up where where you left off" function on programs you recently viewed. The new entertainment system will also display a passengers' preferred name as a welcome message on the seatback screens.  “By launching Blueprint by JetBlue, we are doubling down on our commitment to help customers create an inflight experience tailored to their needs and preferences, making their flight as comfortable as their own living rooms,” JetBlue’s Head of Marketing and Customer Support Jayne O’Brien said in the release.

JetBlue currently offers a variety of in-flight amenities such as 'Fly-Fi', free, high-speed Wi-Fi on every plane. The airline also offers the streaming service Peacock, and live television in the seat back monitor for free as well. JetBlue has been steadily expanding service around the world including new routes to Dublin , Tulum , and Amsterdam .

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'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV

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To be honest, when I first heard Conan O'Brien was ending his TV talk show in 2021, I assumed news that he might turn to variety shows and online programs to continue his career was some combination of face-saving and wishful thinking.

But after watching the four episodes of his new Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go , it's now obvious — even to a thickheaded critic like me — that leaving late night TV really was liberating for O'Brien. He's leveraged his unique sensibility into several different podcasts, a deal with Sirius XM , specials featuring other stand-up comics and now this travel series for Max — which resembles jokey specials he did for cable channel TBS back in the day.

And as the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of traditional media, O'Brien's renaissance also provides an example for the future — where fertile comedy minds and talented performers can spread their work over a much larger canvas.

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O'Brien already made a splash recently with his brilliantly maniacal appearance on the interview-while-eating-hot-wings show Hot Ones , slobbering over hot sauces while claiming, as he was checked over by a fake doctor, that "I'm fine! I'm perfectly f*****g fine!"

This is the place where O'Brien shines — he's called it "this strange phantom intersection between smart and stupid" — and it's on full, freakish, super silly display in every episode of Conan O'Brien Must Go .

The conceit of the show is pretty simple. O'Brien heads overseas to visit average folks in Norway, Argentina, Thailand and Ireland who had once Zoomed in to speak with him on the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan . Sometimes the visits seem like a surprise — he catches one aspiring Norwegian rapper in shorts and Crocs after popping up on his doorstep — and others seem a bit more planned, including his visit to a radio show with about four listeners in Buenos Aires.

Each episode begins with a solemn monologue which sounds like it is delivered by the film world's most eccentric voice, German filmmaker and actor Werner Herzog (he's not credited in the show and when asked, a publicist at Max shared a quote from O'Brien: "I can neither confirm nor deny the voice in question.")

The torturous accent by "Herzog" makes every line sound absurdly hilarious, describing O'Brien as "the defiler ... with dull, tiny eyes ... the eyes of a crudely painted doll ... he scavenges in distant lands, uninvited, fueled by a bottomless hunger for recognition and the occasional selfie."

Now that's smart. And oh so stupid.

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Fans of O'Brien's Conan Without Borders specials on TBS already know what his style is when he tackles a travel show — throwing himself into outrageous reactions and situations while working his quirky brand of improvised conversations with hapless bystanders.

In the Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go , that includes O'Brien offering screechy vocals onstage during a performance of a Norwegian emo/rap band. Or asking provocative questions of a couple therapist/sex expert. Or getting beat up in a "fight" with a 10-year-old boy in a bar.

It's all an excuse for O'Brien to unleash his energetic wit, taste for silly absurdity and skill at drawing laughs from sympathetic — if often befuddled — strangers. Whether you enjoy this special will depend on how you feel about O'Brien's style, which can feel a bit like the world's best class clown doing everything possible to make you crack a smile.

(Rent a family in Norway so they can say goodbye when he gets on a SeaCraft? Check. Get local artists to paint a mural of O'Brien, a soccer star and The Pope on the side of a building in Argentina? Double check.)

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But what amazes in a larger sense is how O'Brien has turned his sensibility into a comedy brand to fuel work on many different platforms. And, at age 60, with more than 30 years as a comedy star, he's been released from the shackles of any genre to shine wherever he chooses — whether it's an episode of Hot Ones or a streaming service which sometimes looks like a collision between True Detective and 90 Day Fiancé .

Leaving late night TV as late night left him

I'm old enough that I started covering TV not long after O'Brien made his first move from the shadows of life as a comedy writer – he worked on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons — to succeed David Letterman in 1993 as host of NBC's show Late Night (now hosted by Seth Meyers). Back then, NBC gave O'Brien years to figure out the show, honing his smartly serious comedy in a way that would inspire then-teenage fans like Seth Rogen and Bill Hader .

O'Brien left NBC after a disastrous deal where the network tried to make him host of its venerated late night program The Tonight Show and also keep its former host Jay Leno at the network. He moved to a late night show on TBS in 2010, but even then, there was a sense that his creativity was a bit hemmed in by the format.

After 28 Quirky Years, Conan O'Brien Is Leaving Late Night

After 28 Quirky Years, Conan O'Brien Is Leaving Late Night

By the time he left his TBS show Conan for good, it seemed O'Brien was already caught in a trend which would hobble other late night shows — as young viewers consumed his content online and ratings on cable dropped.

Now, with a podcast and digital media company worth many millions and growing status as a TV comedy legend still willing to do almost anything for a laugh, O'Brien is proving there is a successful life beyond late night.

Particularly, if you have the talent to play the fool while leaving little doubt you're also the smartest person in the room.

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The ad portrays a woman trying to leave the state to have an abortion. The Campaign for Democracy, a political action committee started by Mr. Newsom, the California governor, created it.

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A woman nervously peers into her rearview mirror as a patrolman activates his car’s lights and sirens. She is less than a mile from leaving Alabama to seek abortion services, but it’s too late: The next thing she knows, she is being handed a pregnancy test and is handcuffed.

The encounter is depicted in an unvarnished new television ad called “Fugitive.” The Campaign for Democracy, a political action committee created by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrat of California, produced the ad.

It will appear on Monday in Alabama, where Republicans have called for prosecuting women who travel elsewhere for an abortion. The state’s abortion ban, one of the nation’s strictest, outlaws the procedure at all stages of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape and incest.

“Trump Republicans want to criminalize young Alabama women who travel for reproductive care,” the ad’s narrator says.

The ad then shows the patrolman approaching the vehicle: “Miss, I’m going to need you to step out of the vehicle,” he says, tapping the kit on the driver’s side door, “take a pregnancy test.”

The ad is scheduled to run on broadcast and cable television, along with digital platforms like YouTube, for two weeks, according to the PAC. The cost of the ad buy was not immediately available.

Alabama’s attorney general, Steve Marshall, a Republican, has clashed with the Justice Department and abortion assistance providers over whether the state has the authority to prosecute individuals or groups that help women leave the state to have the procedure.

Last month, Republicans introduced a bill in the Alabama House that would make it a misdemeanor to harbor or transport a minor to seek abortion services.

Mr. Newsom has emerged as a key surrogate for President Biden while harboring future White House ambitions of his own. He has regularly skirmished with G.O.P. governors and Republican-led states over abortion access, immigration, crime and other issues.

While Republicans have seized on crossings at the southern border in their messaging, Democrats have harnessed the issue of abortion-access after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. It helped propel Democratic candidates to key victories during the midterm elections in 2022 and in races last year.

In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were people with rights, casting a cloud of uncertainty over in vitro fertilization. The state later passed a law giving I.V.F. clinics criminal and civil immunity, but it did not address whether embryos have the legal status of human beings.

In another seismic ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court this month upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. The decision could have far-reaching consequences for women’s health care and election-year politics in the state, a critical political battleground.

Mr. Newsom said in a social media post at the time that California, which borders Arizona, would provide a refuge for women affected by the decision.

“Arizona wasn’t even a state — it was a territory — when this draconian abortion ban was passed,” he said. “That’s how extreme this is. California remains ready to help Arizonans access reproductive health care.”

Neil Vigdor covers politics for The Times, focusing on voting rights issues and election disinformation. More about Neil Vigdor

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3 New Hotels To Build A Trip Around In 2024 From Hawaii To Paris

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[Narrator] Every year, Conde Nast Traveler

releases its annual hot list,

which celebrates the best hotel openings and more

from around the world.

Here, a chic new addition to New York's NoMad District,

a reimagined and lovingly restored Hawaiian retreat,

and Paris's most exclusive new address are just three

of the standout properties on this year's hot list.

New York's NoMad neighborhood

has been an epicenter of cool new hotels

for over a decade now.

You know, the kind of places

that actually make the hotels the destination.

But we'd say none of the others here

nails the mix of high design, phenomenal food,

and just plain fun like The Fifth Avenue Hotel.

Immediately, you'll notice the design.

It's a whimsical riot of color and curiosities

from the mind of design master Martin Brudnizki.

Here he takes his cues from the building's Gilded Age roots,

but also the travels of the hotel's owner.

All of the design layers fit together,

and honestly, staying here kind of feels like

entering the wildly designed pied-a-terre

of some wealthy distant globe-trotting relative.

Though we're happy to say,

for all the hotel's originality,

they kept the most important, most classic detail.

Bathrooms come with the deepest sinking tub

for an unmissable post shopping soak.

Oh, and two words, martini cart.

If you allow yourself just one indulgence here,

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But word of advice,

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The resort has some solid restaurants,

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The drinks are a lot of fun and honestly fantastic.

Important to note too,

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which is hard to miss right above the Chopard Boutique

in Paris's first arrondissement.

They do things a little differently here.

There is no check-in in the lobby,

but what you will find is signature Parisian glamour,

with an exquisite stone staircase.

Staying here feels like you've foregone a standard hotel

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There are just five rooms and 10 suites

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Each has its own personality and aesthetic point of view.

Some are done in stark whites and cobalt blues,

others have pop art style curvaceous chairs,

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This singular approach to design helps remind us

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masterfully prepared

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From the high tech kitchen,

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or upgrading that to a glass of red

from the owner's own vineyard.

A top hotel draws in the best of food, design and comfort

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Any hotel that you choose will guarantee a great vacation.

And for more information on all these hotels,

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A Boeing 747 operated by Lufthansa Airlines ran into a couple of bumps as it landed at LAX Airport in Los Angeles.

Video footage of the landing, captured by Airlines Videos Live , shows the aircraft skidding on the runway and then bouncing off the ground as it attempts to land. The plane then takes off again, flying for a few minutes before successfully landing.

"What? Whoa, whoa, whoa," the commentator of the livestream could be heard saying. "We're getting that go around. Holy moly. Wow. That is the roughest landing I think we've ever caught on our broadcast."

A Boeing 747-8 Lufthansa flight was scheduled to land around 1 p.m. ET at LAX after a more than 11-hour flight from Frankfurt, Germany, LAX's website shows.

Columnist: Another Boeing plane issue? Don't fall for the headlines.

No injuries reported

Lufthansa Airlines, in an email statement to USA TODAY, said that Flight LH 456 from Frankfurt to Los Angeles had a "rough landing" Tuesday. 326 passengers and 19 crew members were on board the flight and no injuries were reported.

The airline said the plane later flew back to Frankfurt following "an assessment by the cockpit crew, a consultation with the technical department on site and in Frankfurt and an initial visual inspection," where it will undergo further inspection. Lufthansa did not specify if the plane flew back empty or had passengers on board.

Airline Videos Live captures planes as they take off and land at LAX Airport. The livestream was created in 2019 by Los Angeles TV News photojournalist Kevin Ray, according to the YouTube channel account description .

While Boeing incidents have been in the news in recent months after a series of high-profile incidents , aviation experts maintain you shouldn't worry about flying .

“We don’t have to worry that there’s something systemically wrong with aviation,” Clint Balog, an associate professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, previously told USA TODAY.

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