CHARLIE
French watchmaking house
Paris. Since 2014.
A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP AND PASSION
At the origin of Charlie, two childhood friends and a common passion for watchmaking. Both for its technical, creative and historical aspect.
For Charlie, the ultimate watch is balance. Between sobriety and singularity. Modernity and timelessness. Soft curves and sharp lines. Between strength and refinement. Or between technological innovation and artisanal know-how.
In each of his creations, Charlie addresses women and men looking for a certain form of discreet elegance, convinced that quality also creates beauty.
THE ART OF LIVING THROUGH TIME
France has always been a great watchmaking country, it owes this to its history which made it the true cradle of European watchmaking.
Since 2014, Charlie has wanted to maintain this formidable heritage by combining both times of tradition and modernity.
Through his universe and his commitments, Charlie wants to be the ambassador of a French art of living, at once free, elegant and refined, which qualifies the watch not only as a measuring instrument, but also as an object with a strong symbolic value
VALUES THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME
Freedom: We are proud to be a 100% independent company free to act as we wish. Incarnated by our stork in flight, freedom is a strong value that rhymes with spontaneity and creativity for us.
Respect: Kindness, honesty and respect allow us to establish long-term relationships of trust with our customers, our partners, our collaborators and the entire ecosystem around us.
Quality: The love of a job well done, the attention to detail, the search for the best know-how are all elements which illustrate that quality is a strict priority at Charlie.
Sobriety: The sincerity and authenticity of our approach are illustrated by the sobriety of our creations where each element has its importance and where the superfluous has no place. Less is more.
commitments and know-how
Assembly in France, leathers from certified tanneries, sustainable materials, recycling program... discover our actions in favor of people and the planet.
Foundation of the house
2014
2014 marks the year that Ambroise and Adrien founded Charlie Paris while they were still students. The first French watch brand to launch with a crowdfunding campaign, Charlie Paris is resolutely community-focused and embodies a new face for French watchmaking.
Launch of the initial collection
2015
Now an iconic collection of the House and composed of nearly forty models for both men and women, the Initial represents the first collection of automatic watches from Charlie Paris.
Opening of our first address
2016
Very quickly after its launch, Charlie Paris opened its first address, a true place of exchange and meetings where enthusiasts come to fully experience the Charlie Paris brand.
Launch of the Concordia collection
2018
2018 marks a turning point for the Maison with the launch of the Concordia collection, which accompanies adventurer Matthieu Tordeur's world record in Antarctica. Equipped with a Swiss automatic movement and water-resistant to 300m, this collection places Charlie Paris among the brands that matter to the discerning clientele of watch enthusiasts.
Internalization of the assembly
2019
After several years working with partner workshops in the Besançon region, Charlie Paris is beginning to internalize the production of its watches, with assembly now taking place in its own workshops in the heart of Paris.
Installation in the 6th
2020
The flagship of the house, which includes a boutique, workshop and offices, 53 rue Saint André des Arts today embodies Charlie Paris's vision for a watchmaking business that is both high-end and accessible, demanding and close to its customers.
Launch of the ART LAB
2022
2022 marks the beginning of collaborations with renowned talents in the creative world. Artists, designers, architects... Charlie Paris gives them carte blanche to create true works of art to wear on their wrists. Hopare, Erro, Matali Crasset, and Dominique Perrault join the movement.
launch of the Alliance collection
2023
With its Swiss automatic movement equipped with the perpetual moon phase complication accurate to 122 years and 51 days, the Alliance collection further establishes the company in its quest for excellence.
10 YEARS, New Identity
2024
For its 10th anniversary, Charlie Paris is renewing its identity but its initial promise remains unchanged: to offer watches with a design that is both sober and remarkable, assembled in France with quality components and at an affordable price.
Our community, our strength
Charlie Paris is, above all, a collective adventure driven by a committed and loyal community. Every day, we strive to provide support that reflects the vision of our two founders and our entire team: a direct, honest, and attentive relationship.
It is this proximity that creates a unique bond with our community made up of customers, ambassadors, partners, and watchmaking enthusiasts, all driven by a taste for beauty, durability, and authenticity.
At Charlie Paris, we don't just make watches. We seek to build a lasting bond, with time and with you.
If Charlie was a letter?
That would of course be a C.
Celui du Calibre, des Cornes, de la Couronne, de la Carrure, du Cadran ou encore des Complications qui composent nos montres.
Mais aussi celui de la Création.
Celui de l’équilibre entre design Classique & Contemporain.
Celui des Courbes douces et lignes Ciselées.
Ou encore celui de la Clarté du design ou de la Complexité du mécanisme.
Celui d’un certain Charme français.