Yonger & Bresson X-Trem Owner Review : Paradoxical, muscular and sporty

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 Ambre MPB1000 31 jewels with a battery life of 40 hours 28800 vibrations/hour. The movement can be heard at night and is rather stressful to listen to, at least that's what my wife says, in short I put the watch away at night. The simple design with three large numbers and three luminescent hands, several brands have similar designs, like an old military watch and it's rather nice. Paradoxically, reading the time is not made easier. Depending on the lighting conditions, it can even be difficult. Maybe because the luminova is the same on the indexes and hands, maybe also because the domed glass is very reflective and scratches easily. It's called X-Trem but it's not made for extreme sports, otherwise there would be a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Likewise, I have the Bronze model which is not bronze but black PVD. The word "bronze" refers to the color of the luminescent paint. I bought it during the November promotions, the retail price of almost 500 euros seems largely exaggerated to me. Despite all these flaws, I like it, it's really paradoxical.