The luggage is packed, the kids are in the car and my Charlie Concordia Tundra automatic is ready to accompany me on vacation. Sun, beach, sea and maybe a bit of snorkeling are on the agenda with my Charlie Paris! I fell in love with this model 2 years ago - before the prices increased - for a watch that was easy to wear and that does the same job as many other more famous and much more expensive divers. I chose to take this one for the holidays, because it's a no-brainer! Functional, present on the wrist but not very recognizable, it ticks all the boxes of a daily watch for walking around quietly in all circumstances. No worries to report since I bought it, precision at the rendezvous even I never checked things exactly. 

A rubber strap would be a great plus because the fabric one is not comfortable. Too bad Charlie doesn't offer one on their site. Maybe for next summer 😎

Here comes summer Ahoy 😎

Charlie Paris is a French watch brand born from the passion of two childhood friends, Ambroise Parlos and Adrien Sangl&eacute;-Ferri&egrave;re. Launched in 2014, the company's mission is to create elegant, durable and accessible watches, while supporting French watchmaking know-how. Since its beginnings, Charlie Paris has always made it a point of honor to design timeless and elegant watches, while respecting an eco-responsible approach.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Charlie Paris brand</h2>
One of the major dates in the brand's history is 2018, when Charlie Paris launched the Concordia, their first automatic watch. This meets the specifications of French adventurer Matthieu Tordeur's expedition to Antarctica. He then crossed Antarctica in total autonomy over nearly 1,150 kilometers.
In 2019, Charlie Paris also launched the Charlie Paris Sully, a hand-wound mechanical watch, marking a return to the essence of traditional watchmaking. The same year, the brand was recognized as a &ldquo;Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant&rdquo;, a mark of recognition from the France Authorities which rewards companies with excellent artisanal and industrial know-how.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the flagship models of the Charlie Paris brand?</h2>
Charlie Paris offers a varied range of watches, each having its own personality while respecting the brand's DNA: elegance, simplicity and quality.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/initial">Charlie Paris Initial</a></h3>
The Initial is the historic Charlie Paris model. It is equipped with a 40mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 50 meters, French leather strap, automatic or quartz movement, pure white dial with indexes applied, and a date complication. It is appreciated for its minimalist and timeless design.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/concordia">Charlie Paris Concordia</a></h3>
Launched in 2018, the Charlie Concordia is the brand's flagship range with automatic or quartz watches designed for adventurers. With a robust 40mm case, water resistance up to 300 meters, a screw-down crown, a 3mm thick domed sapphire crystal, the collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/concordia"> Concordia</a> is prepared to face the most demanding challenges. The collection has more than 20 distinct references with white, blue, smoked or green dials in quartz or automatic versions mainly equipped with the Swiss Soprod P024 mechanical caliber. Note the Kraken limited series entirely dressed in matte black with a PVD treatment on steel.
<h3 dir="ltr">Charlie Paris Sully</h3>
The Sully is a manually wound mechanical watch, a tribute to traditional watchmaking. It features a 40mm steel case, water resistance up to 30 meters, a leather strap, an ETA 2801-2 mechanical movement, a navy blue dial with stick indexes and a small complication. second at 6 o'clock.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/aurore">Charlie Paris Aurora</a></h3>
The Aurore is a women's watch that stands out for its delicate and feminine design. It features a 34mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 30 meters, French calfskin strap, Swiss Ronda quartz movement, a clean white dial with stick indexes and a discreet date complication at 3 hours.
The watch<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/aurore"> Aurore</a> model is a perfect choice for women looking for an elegant and quality watch, capable of adapting to all situations, from everyday life to more formal events. Like all Charlie Paris watches, the Aurore is assembled by hand in France, demonstrating the brand's commitment to French watchmaking know-how.
<h3 dir="ltr">Charlie Paris Alliance</h3>
The Alliance is an elegant, dress watch for men. It features a 39.5 mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 30 meters, a French calfskin strap, the Swiss G100 automatic movement from the La Joux-Perret factory, A white or blue dial with applied indexes, and a date complication at 6 o'clock. The particularity of the Alliance lies in its transparent glass case back which allows you to admire the mechanical movement at work, a detail which appeals to watchmaking enthusiasts.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Charlie Paris watch cost?</h2>
The prices of a Charlie Paris watch vary and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 400 and &euro; 800 depending on the models and finishes. A Charlie Paris Horizon Quartz is sold for &euro; 165 and a Charlie Paris Alliance Perpetual Moon Phase costs &euro; 2,195.
<h2 dir="ltr">Charlie Paris: The quiet strength of French watchmaking</h2>
With an approach centered on craftsmanship, sustainability and accessibility, Charlie Paris has established itself as a leading brand in the renewal of French watchmaking. It demonstrates that it is possible to offer quality watches, made in France, while respecting affordable prices. Indeed, the brand sources its supplies mainly from France and Switzerland, while assembling its watches in Besan&ccedil;on, the cradle of French watchmaking.
The Charlie Paris brand is also recognized for its eco-responsible commitment, whether through the choice of its suppliers, the local assembly of its watches in France or through its initiative to offer a repair service to extend the life of the watch. its products.
In conclusion, Charlie Paris is a brand to discover for all those who appreciate French elegance, simplicity and French watchmaking know-how. For more information, do not hesitate to consult the brand's official website. And to make the right choice among the models of this brand, the Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable source of information that will help you understand the real user experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including Charlie Paris.
(Updated October 2023)
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Another gift with this Charlie Concordia Toundra very different from my other watch - see my opinion on the SYE blue chronograph. More robust in appearance as well as in terms of feel, heavier in particular which I appreciate. I had the opportunity to swim with it this summer and it is a strange sensation made of excitement at the idea of not leaving it underwater and worry of seeing it take on water and ruining it. No risk it is waterproof to 300 meters ;-) What I appreciate most in this watch is its strange dial - I understood by reading the brand's website - that it represented the text of the snow... Being a fan of snowboarding it speaks to me. Last but not least, mine has a very nice engraving on the back which no longer seems to be offered by the brand.

Beautiful all-terrain watch

Charlie Paris-Concordia South Pole expedition, 2nd edition numbered with STP 1-11 movement. The specifications and the history that gave birth to this great watch are enough to recall the greatest days of Rolex. Designed for a 1150km expedition in the polar cold of Antarctica, it will be able to face all situations while maintaining a certain French elegance that also allows it to be worn during major events. Without a doubt one of my favorites even when faced with much more expensive icons. Don't hesitate, it's a safe bet. A big thank you to Julien from the Remontre YouTube channel for this discovery

One of the best French watches

Superb watch, all terrain! Original and elegant but also very robust, I wear it for all my outdoor activities without fear. Despite a weight a little high at first glance, it is ultimately the reflection of an exceptional finish. Favorite for this watch with an unbeatable quality/price ratio.

Original and versatile

I have had this Charlie Paris for a few months now and I have to say that of all my watches it is the prettiest ... A very beautiful finish, a perfect size, excellent precision, robust and what can I say about this smoky brown on the edges ... Warm it makes you want to sit in a wooded setting on a Chesterfield in front of a fireplace A glass in hand. A faultless one for me!

Charlie Warm

I present to you the Charlie Paris Concordia quartz, a very well made 38 mm unisex watch. I really like the black dial as well as the case and the mirror-polished bezel. It is also worth noting the work done on this superb crown as well as the engraving on the case back which refers to Matthieu Tordeur's Antarctic expedition. But I bought this watch for its quartz movement, the Seiko VH31 sweep second which simulates the movement of a self-winding second hand. It is also worth noting the 300 meter water resistance. To sum up, a watch at an attractive price that I can only recommend. Almost flawless!

Charlie Paris Concordia quartz 

Magnificent little Concordia model Nazaré quartz version. Here, the little one would like to pass for a big one and she almost succeeds. Under this slightly domed Sapphire crystal, hides a pretty smoked blue dial decorated with very sober but nevertheless elegant indexes and hands, all sublimated at night by a blue Superluminova of the most beautiful effect. But make no mistake, this little one has it in the belly despite its appearance. With its 30 bar of water resistance, it will accompany you in your best water sports sessions or more soberly your daily showers and your dips in the municipal swimming pool. Let's not forget the heart of the beast, a modest Seiko VH31 quartz movement which has the particularity of making the second hand beat 4 times per second, giving the illusion of a low-frequency mechanical movement, minus the worries of chronometry. Let's not forget to mention the case back magnificently engraved with a map of the reliefs of the underwater canyon of Nazaré. The bracelets deserve to be well built and all have the significant advantage of being equipped with a quick pump to change the bracelet at will, including the steel bracelet which is also equipped with 4 micro-adjustments. You will have understood that this modest quartz has nothing to envy a great mechanic.

It's beautiful, robust and elegant, it's French

This Charlie Paris Concordia is an important milestone in my watchmaking journey. I discovered the brand a bit by chance, first attracted by the darkest model, Kraken. And then I saw this green dial with gold accents, love at first sight.

Thanks to this timepiece, I understood and learned about my tastes in watchmaking, I like green, the sunray dial, the applied indexes, the proportions of the case, the luminescent running indicator on the second hand, the date at 6 o'clock.

The brand offers a lot for its price, the Soprod P024 movement is super well adjusted, precise, the whole is really very well finished, remarkable and noticed, I received a lot of compliments while wearing it. Since then the logo has changed, for the better I think, I had nothing against the stork, the applied C really makes it more sophisticated and elegant.

To finish what I like less, the pump lugs of the steel bracelet which are a little too prominent, the grip of the crown, I really can't get used to it, the grip is complicated for me.
The areas of improvement of the model would be an upgrade with a movement that would offer more power reserve and a better anti-reflective coating to enjoy the magnificent dial even more.

Customer service experience note: I noticed almost 6 months after buying it that the dial was offset by not much, but it meant that the markers on the bezel were not aligned. I contacted the brand who took care of it in less than a week everything was fixed. A super efficient customer service, I know that if I have the slightest problem I can count on them and that is very important to me.


Falling for something

Super versatile summer watch. Very neo vintage design, quite similar to a Tudor black bay 36mm. A dial with a super bright luminova in the dark. Ideal size for me (38mm), screwed crown and back (30ATM). The super surprise for people who don't like the movement of quartz hands is the Seiko VH31 sweep second movement which gives the illusion of an old mechanical watch. Well finished case, serious bracelet even if not super original (oyster type). The little Antarctic engraving on the back of the case, very nice. All that for €330. With a beautiful perlon or leather depending on the mood, the watch really works well in many circumstances

The Concordia, a watch that gives a lot for its price

I discovered this brand and this model on the StartupHeures show on Dialicious thanks to Xavier who hosted Charlie's designer and presented this model designed to accompany an explorer to the South Pole in total autonomy for more than 1,000km for 2 months. Suffice to say that it is robust with technical characteristics that can compete with a large number of beautiful brands that are much more expensive and yet the design has not been sacrificed down to the smallest details (thin aluminum bezel, colored insert in the crown). >all this makes it a perfect watch for all times with in addition quick attachments that allow you to alternate the bracelets (metal, leather, fabric ...) Small cock-a-doodle-doo for this made in France (integrating a Swiss movement) which is now available in several dial colors and in automatic version like this one or quartz. Finally what pushed me to add it to my collection after watching Xavier's show, well ... I was the winner of the draw !!! Thanks again Dialicious and Xavier, a very nice gift that I have been promoting around me since the beginning because it deserves it.

Versatile and delivers on its promises

Very nice watch! Super comfortable to wear, exceptional finish, feeling of solidity from the first glance, ... everything is there! The full black dial is superb with a slight impression of smoked glass, it is ultimately very luminous. The screw-down crown seems indestructible and waterproof. Unbeatable quality / price ratio. It is the watch that does everything par excellence.

Fall for the Kraken!

What a nice surprise to see the finish of this Concordia, fine, pleasant to wear and to look at. And I am all the more delighted that it bears the number 021, it is one of the first. It nevertheless deserves a little adjustment to adjust its loss of time of about 20 seconds per day.

Endearing

Looking for a diving watch, I stumbled upon the Concordia collection by chance, while wandering around the internet. A little wary at first because of a rather ordinary design, I discovered a rather enterolithic collection with different models and different calibers. I am sure now that what seduced me was the dial, which is very different from most of the divers that I have been able to compare, such as the BND MN or the Horloscaphe. Indeed, it is not only or not really white but also textured in an original way. Toundra is also a nice name that takes us somewhere other than the endless depths of the oceans! Beautiful finishes, beautiful baby too! I think it would perhaps gain (considering the size of my wrist) from being a little smaller and especially less thick... In conclusion, a watch that does the job and with which I have not encountered any problems for 2 years. Thank you Charlie

A beautiful diver who does the job

Hello, I own a Charlie Paris Concordia Toundra. The model is second generation. Why this model? I practice mountaineering and this watch completely gave me the feeling of having snow on my wrist. Indeed, its textured white dial is totally reminiscent of the surface of a snow cover. This sensation is reinforced by the metallic side of the general appearance of the watch which gives a frozen appearance. You have understood the winter universe is the DNA of this model. It is nevertheless part of the Concordia range, it perfectly takes up the characteristics of the family but clearly displays that it is different. Its dial, therefore white, is pleasantly luminous thanks to its texture which reflects the light in a very particular way. A depth effect is added thanks to the white raised indexes, surrounded by a metallic outline. The different inscriptions are also in grayish colors as well as the railroad. The hands reflect the light and have a touch of white in their centers, the second hand takes up the graying of the writing. The date face is also white, this allows the date window to blend into the dial but without making it go unnoticed. The iconic crown of the model is repeated here, but with the edging this time in dark gray to match the inscriptions on the watch. The case face is with sapphire crystal (characteristic of the second generation), this allows you to admire the automatic mechanism of the watch. It is a diver/sports watch, which has the qualities of robustness and admirable finish, but it is also very versatile, it can be worn on any occasion (I think, thanks to its white dial). I will not review these technical characteristics, it takes up all the criteria of the Concordia. My watch is on a steel bracelet, which completes the whole very well, giving it an adventurous and luminous appearance, but I must admit that it weighs down the whole. It has few faults for me (love at first sight) but I can perhaps note a lack of luminosity in the dark only at the level of the hands and the absence of luminescence on the bezel in the dark (the traditional point of a diver's watch). This model is an important piece in my small collection, it is completely qualitative and the price is really very competitive in my opinion.

Tundra Favorite

when = summer, need a tool watch

how= I looked at my buddy JC from moonwatch and I had offered a Concordia auto this time to my brother-in-law

emotion = we're not going to brag, it's a watch that is great for its use. It has a great quartz sweep second movement

next One= maybe a grail

This is my friend JC

Bought to go on holiday, this watch ticked all the boxes: waterproof to 30ATM with screwed back + crown (perfect for water activities), robust, small diameter and not necessarily looking for an automatic, the Seiko VH31 sweep second movement really gives the illusion with this sliding second hand.

A tour field watch

Very pretty watch, with a dark blue. Beautiful aesthetics.
But crown difficult to handle and a face unscrewing not necessarily practical, requires to be used to using it.
Uni-directional rotating bezel hard to turn and grip not easy.
However, this watch has a great look, and I love the range, it just asks to be tamed and understood.

Pretty but not always practical

This watch absolutely ticks all the boxes for an adventurer's watch! Robust, reliable and really aesthetic all that at a really reasonable price. I recommend this watch without hesitation! The only negative points in my opinion are its crown which slightly impacts the comfort on the wrist (although it is sublime) and the transparent back which the new versions are equipped with, because the solid back like on mine are really sublime and reinforce this aspect of an adventurer's watch.

Built for adventure

Hello everyone, what can I say about this Toundra, seen for the first time on the Charlie Paris website on one of the brand's presentation photos.
So here I am with my first watch from the brand, it is not my favorite but yet it is the one I wear most often, I do not fear scratches, shocks.... simple and effective.
I change the bracelets from green to gray, it goes everywhere.
The only flaw is its crown which is not easy to feel when tightening and vice versa.
that's what I can tell you!!

She's not my favorite and yet...

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104"> Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000"> Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands"> Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

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Here comes summer Ahoy 😎

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