Yonger & Bresson - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

This watch is the first automatic I have worn and I am not disappointed, although it is full of flaws. What attracted me first is that it is labeled "Made in France" at six o'clock. It is equipped with a leather NATO strap that has aged very quickly and gives it a little antique look, the diameter of the case (42mm) seems a little big for its old look and breaks the magic a little. The back is transparent and the oscillating weight decorated with the small crown of the Younger and Bresson brand. The movement is an…

I vaguely knew the brand that sports a crown as a logo (they are obviously not the only ones) before I was given this quartz chronograph. Since then I have been a little interested in the brand. It is a French brand created in Paris that offers quartz and automatic models at very affordable prices. To be completely honest, recent designs don't speak to me much! What strikes me immediately with this timepiece is obviously this yellow dial that I really like and that brings pep (very nice for sunny days). The black…

I am from that generation marked by the Yonger & Bresson advert that was constantly on TV. "Yonger & Bresson", watches with Swiss precision". However, it is a French watch with a French movement (here an FE 3612 with very average precision). Whoever came up with this ad campaign pulled off a brilliant move. In 15 seconds, the brand is mentioned 3 times, then a sentence: watches.........Swiss (with a strong emphasis on Swiiiisssse). Since I am very nostalgic, I had to have a Yonger & Bresson in my collection. I c…

This Yonger & Bresson means a lot to me because it was given to me by a loved one. It is thanks to this watch that the world of watchmaking entered my life. I always told myself that I would have the same in Rolex, hence my 16013. Nothing more to add to this watch, but it accompanied me in all my adventures for almost 10 years, if there was only one left, I think it would be the chosen one. It is enjoying a sweet retirement in its case today, I take it out for pleasure from time to time. (The condition is still imp…