The French roots of watchmaking

The history of French watchmaking is a fascinating chronicle stretching back centuries, where the art of measuring time evolved to become a true symbol of French elegance and know-how. In the 16th century, passionate watchmaking artisans introduced the first clockwork mechanisms to France, marking the start of a tradition that would become globally recognized. Over the following centuries, renowned French watchmakers such as Breguet, Lépine, and Jaeger-LeCoultre revolutionized the industry with their aesthetic and technical innovations, including the birth of the world's first wristwatch by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1810. for the Queen of Naples. France has been the birthplace of exceptional watch movements, sophisticated complications and elegant designs. Today, French watchmaking continues to be celebrated for its unique marriage of tradition and modernity, with brands like Charlie perpetuating this heritage through watches designed and assembled in France, embodying the timeless refinement of French watchmaking.

France in the spotlight in each of our watches

The careful aesthetic of our watches begins with the pencil stroke of our designer Charlie. Each watch is the result of a marriage between contemporary innovation and the heritage of French watchmaking craftsmanship. Let yourself be seduced by clean lines, sophisticated details and a timeless style that cuts through fleeting trends. Each Charlie watch is then assembled with the greatest care in our Parisian workshop, guaranteeing precision and authenticity. We pride ourselves on paying attention to every detail, from component selection to final assembly, ensuring that every watch that leaves our workshop reflects our unwavering commitment to quality.

Watch complications: testimony to technical know-how

Immerse yourself in the refined world of Charlie watches, a brand that embodies French elegance. Designed and assembled with passion in France, in Paris in the 6th arrondissement, our watches for men and women go beyond simple time measuring instruments to become real timepieces. Charlie watches reveal a range of watchmaking complications, revealing our technical expertise acquired over the years. From romantic moon phases to functional chronographs, sophisticated calendars to power reserve displays, each complication is a testament to our commitment to the art of watchmaking. Explore our collections to discover the perfect marriage between aesthetics, functionality and French craftsmanship.