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The date display, the watch complication giving the day of the month

The date on a watch is the watch complication that displays the date along with the time.

The engagement watch, traditional wedding gift for the groom

The wedding watch has become a tradition since the democratization of the wristwatch in the late nineteenth century. Thus, the wedding watch has become the equivalent of the ring for these gentlemen.

Open heart watch: our selection for men and women

Discover our selection of automatic watches for men and women with open heart.

Watch tachometer, how does it work?

A tachometer is an instrument that measures the speed of an object but also of a living being.

Men and women watches under 200€ : Our selection

At Charlie Paris, it is important for us to offer you French made watches with a good quality price ratio. Discover our top 10 watches under 500€.

Which watch to buy for 500€? Our selection

At Charlie Paris, it is important for us to offer you French made watches with a good quality price ratio. Discover our top 10 watches under 500€.

Which watch to choose ? How to make the right choice ?

When it comes to choosing a watch, the possibilities and combinations are almost endless! Don't worry, Team Charlie is here to help you choose the right watch for YOU.

Which watch color should I choose?

What color watch to choose?  The color of a watch can be chosen at two levels, the color can change on the dial but also on the case.

On which side should a watch be worn? Left or right?

Many of you wear your Charlie on your wrist, but not just any wrist! Very often the left one.  There are various explanations for this, but just for you, we have chosen three.

All about watches with quartz movement

A real revolution in the 70's, the Quartz movement watch is now the most commercialized type of watch in the world. What is the role of the Quartz in the functioning of this type of movement?

Watch batteries: What are their differences?

So what are the differences between lithium batteries, silver oxide batteries and alkaline batteries? The Charlie team explains the particularity of each.

Which watch for a budget of 1000 euros?

Discover our selection of watches for a budget of 1000 euros.

Why do we say "noon sharp"?

In this article, we enlighten you on the surprising origin of this expression. For that, let's go to the gardens of the Palais Royal, in the heart of Paris... 

How to change the battery of your watch?

Some of you may want to take the challenge and change the battery of your watch on your own!

Chronograph watch, everything you need to know to make the right choice

Although the chronograph watch is now a classic within the watch industry, many of us do not know exactly what this name refers to.

How does an automatic watch work?

To fully understand how an automatic watch or automatic movement works, you must first understand what this type of watch is made of.

Quartz watch : How does it work?

A real revolution in the 70's, the quartz watch is now the most commercialized type of watch in the world. What is the role of quartz in the functioning of this type of movement?

What size watch should I choose for my wrist?

When you want to buy a watch, you may wonder what size watch to choose according to your wrist, especially when you make a purchase on the internet.

Most expensive watch in the world: Who holds the record?

What is the most expensive watch in the world? This is the question that many of you are asking ... The Charlie Paris team has conducted the investigation and gives you all the answers you are wait...

Rubies in a watch and its movement: What are they for?

You may not know it but rubies are inserted in the heart of mechanical watch movements (manual and automatic). Decrypting and analyzing the role of rubies within them.

International Atomic Time, Universal Time: What is it?

GMT time, UTC time : You don't know what the difference is? Don't worry, the Charlie Paris team explains it all to you!

How can I clean my watch efficiently?

You love your watch and you notice that it gets dirty but you don't know how to clean it? Don't worry, the Charlie Paris team gives you its best tips to keep your watch looking like new!

Water has seeped into my watch : What can I do ?

If your watch gets wet, you will notice it very quickly: steam will appear inside the watch. But what should you do to minimize the impact of water inside the case?

Frequency on an automatic watch, what is it?

The frequency of a movement is often a component that is mentioned when buying an automatic watch. But what does this unit of measurement refer to?

Winding mechanism for automatic watch

A winder is a machine that allows automatic watches to be wound without the need to be worn. It mimics the movement of the wrist and allows the automatic watch to recharge.

Seiko VH31 Sweep Second movement

But what is this Quartz movement whose fluidity of the seconds reminds us greatly of automatic movements?

Vegan leather, organic leather, animal leather, imitation leather: Understanding all these names

Vegan leather is a material that we hear more and more about around us. But what kind of material are we talking about when it comes to vegan leather?

How to set the date on an automatic or quartz watch?

The date indicator on a watch is a very useful tool for daily use. However, as soon as a month of 30 days arrives, the date indicator shifts by one day and there it is the same headache which start...

Analog watch : Definition and origins

To understand the meaning of an analog watch, let's first go back to the etymology of the word analogy...

ETA 2824-2 movement: history and technical data

The 2824-2 movement from the watch manufacturer ETA is a classic in the industry. But where does this international recognition come from, what are the characteristics of this caliber?