I have always liked this brand which despite its history and unfortunately too little known I fell last year for this superb ocean star font Vert which is just magnificent no regrets format of the case contents waterproof 200 meters as beautiful in the city as at sea I find it balanced

Bewitching

First of all I wanted to thank Xavier for creating this platform which brought me by pure chance to this micro brand that I found interesting after some research having checked the opinions of several people here I said to myself there could be something nice I went to check its Bell discovery site I liked the self-taught approach and I ordered an m.m01 package received today super packaging the watch is really nice there is potential I liked the malacite dial all and very well finished Swiss Sellita SW200 movement leather strap in shark nubbukvde super well worked if I can make a small criticism but it marks at 1 year too bad the movement is held by a plastic ring which on a sapphire background looking closely this is it could be easily corrected by a steel ring which would allow to have a more accomplished watch but pleasantly surprised no regrets for the price go check it and really not crazy in short I validate 😉

Common gold

After the resurrection of this iconic brand in 2021 thanks to Guillaume Ladet who, thanks to his vision and his marketing, was able to help revive this sublime and emblematic Swiss watch brand Vulcain, I had to buy one, but I absolutely wanted a resolutely modern Vulcain in specifications while having its vintage side, so I went for the Vulcain Lagoon Bleu which has a fine work, a movement that is certainly simple but ultra-robust, a 2824, but what captivated me was the level of finish for such a reasonable price, happy to have added this piece of history to my collection.

History

When yema returned from the ashes following its buyout I became interested again and fell for the 1st and reissue of their superman series and fell for the superman quartz one of the only watches that I own in Quartz by the way because at the beginning their automatic amber movement had had some problems resolved since what is wonderful this watch accompanies me occasionally but I still love it as much

Iconic

I bought this yema superman which is no longer produced for its maxi dial I love everything in this watch its case its dial its movement and the revival of the legendary superman maxi dial from the 80s it still accompanies me in the coves of carry le rouet '' or elsewhere superb watch

Legendary

My Hamilton khaki field GMT watch that I bought about ten years ago has followed me on so many adventures and trips that it is the ultimate watch for the adventurer, waterproof 200 meters GMT. I don't wear it much anymore, but when I take it out again, it brings back a sense of nostalgia, I still love it as much.

She breathes her DNA

I think everyone knows Longine, this mythical Hydro Conquest has been produced for a long time. It is a superb diving watch. I bought it in black in 39mm, there is ceramic, but I wanted to stay in its DNA, so I bought it 2 years ago and it is still a pleasure to wear it from time to time.

She flies over time

Being passionate about diving watches, there was no doubt that I was surprised when I saw that Mr. Jacques Blanch had reissued his JB 200 with the participation of Mat, who knew all its history and had been looking for a JB 200 or 300 for years but had not been able to get it, unfortunately the happy owners did not want to part with it, not to my regret, I had to participate in the Kickstarter, a purchase that had a great sentimental value, and yes it happens.

Legendary Marseille icons

How I discovered the French brand Charlie Paris. By pure chance, having checked a review by a YouTuber, I became very interested in this brand and then I took the first step, I fell for the Concordia automatic blue, a superb watch, I really don't regret my purchase and a really surprising rqp in view of the stats

Its blue dial captivates me

Being passionate about watchmaking and more precisely about miscellaneous after having bought the Charlie Paris Concordia in 2021, it was not my surprise to see the Concordia GMT limited to 50 copies come out at the end of 2023. I fell for it and had to buy it. It is a great achievement for this French brand that I appreciate more and more. It is the Concordia 2.0 that brings to mind the alliance of the elegance of the miscellaneous and the GMT complication. Since my purchase at the end of November 2023, it is often with me, I love it.

This green takes me to the deep forests of the Amazon

My speedmaster mark 2 is just sublime, I fell in love with it from day one, a mythical watch that could have gone to the moon 🌙 but due to lack of time to test it, NASA preferred the speedmaster icon '' despite everything it had all the stats for a special flight and even much more of the requested criteria ''' in short, a captivating watch

She is divine

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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If you are looking for a unique, discreet and accomplished GMT watch? The Charlie Concordia GMT may be for you! Is it still a Plongeuse? Is it a real GMT? Why is it unique? I give you my opinion by humbly trying to decipher it!

Charlie Paris is a French brand born in 2014 with a humble ambition to create elegant, durable and accessible watches. Several collections have been created, including the Charlie Concordia. Launched in 2018, this diving watch waterproof to 300 meters has been successfully declined with nearly twenty references, automatic or quartz.

The Charlie Concordia GMT that I wore for several weeks is the very latest variation of the collection.

➡️ So, why do I have this watch, friends? Because I asked the brand to lend me one in order to try to answer the question… Why might you like this Charlie Concordia GMT?

The Charlie Concordia GMT is available in several colors and it is the blue reference that I was able to wear for a few weeks and that you can discover in photos…

General appearance:
It exudes a general harmony that pleases the eye, highlighting the stylistic continuity of the design created by Charlie Ménétrier, the designer of the Charlie Paris brand. The beautiful proportions between the different elements of the watch reinforce its appeal, giving it a pleasant and harmonious visual balance.

Case:
Made of 316L steel (the market standard), the case has dimensions of 40mm in diameter excluding the crown, for a thickness of 12.5mm. This recalls the historic case of the Concordia launched in 2018, offering a touch of authenticity to this new iteration. Although the case back is open, it is surprisingly flat for a diver's watch that is water-resistant to 300 meters. The introduction of the crown guard is a first on this model, but it may not please everyone. Although it is crafted with care and attention to detail, its aesthetic offset from the caseband may leave some observers wanting more.

Crown:
The redesigned crown retains the iconic engraved wheel bar present on the various models in the collection. It is screwed down to ensure optimum water-resistance. The crown stem is marked by an original red marker whose durability should be monitored. This marker is only visible when the crown is unscrewed and helps to remember to screw the crown back in after handling it.

Dial:
The blue dial is bright and very well proportioned, particularly in terms of harmony. As with previous Concordias, other color variations are available with the references Black, Dune (desert beige) and Latitude 0° (textured green reminiscent of the lush vegetation on the Equator). Although respecting the historical DNA of the Concordia, the applied plot indexes, although effective, are not the most unique on the market.

Hands: 
The so-called "syringe" hands are treated with an effective Super Luminova, guaranteeing good visibility in the dark. The green treatment for the hour indexes contrasts with the blue treatment for the arrow of the GMT hand. This choice is paradoxical because it aims to clearly differentiate the local time and the second time zone in the dark, but the GMT hand is tone on tone (blue on blue), which makes it stand out in daylight.

Bezels:
The bezel is graduated unidirectionally to 120 clicks, offering interesting precision for users, but is (too) hard to manipulate like previous Concordias. The fixed 24-hour flange in two colors blue and white is an original, bold and distinctive choice, standing out from the way other brands integrate the GMT function into their dive watches.

Movement:
The Swiss Made Soprod C125 movement is at the heart of this watch. With a power reserve of 40 hours, although acceptable, it is becoming a little tight with the new standards that seem to be imposed with at least 70 hours of power reserve. The decorations of the movement are well done, adding a touch of elegance, which will appeal to first-time buyers of mechanical watches.

The Charlie Concordia GMT is currently available for pre-order (until October 31, 2023) at a price of €1,195 instead of €1,375 on a Fabric strap and €1,245 instead of €1,425 on a Steel strap. The price is the same regardless of the dial version.

➡️ In this price range, the Charlie Concordia GMT is in particular competition with two other models from French brands: The very trendy Baltic Aquascaphe GMT sold from €1,104 and the iconic Yema Superman 500 GMT offered from €1,449. Two other French brands with very different trajectories with models that are omnipresent in their collection, like the Concordia for Charlie Paris, but which are no longer really divers because the unidirectional 60-minute bezel has been replaced by a bidirectional 24-hour bezel!

➡️ This is the main reason why this Charlie Concordia GMT is unique. It is the only GMT watch that is a true diver and the only diver that is a true GMT. The integration of the 24-hour scale in the flange is unheard of on a diver. This type of bezel is however well known on the so-called "Worldtime" or "Worldtimer" models allowing you to read the time in all time zones. But in this case, the outer bezel shows the main city for each time zone. This type of complication was invented by the watchmaker Louis Cottier who unfortunately did not patent it!

For 4 weeks, I wore this watch regularly in a very natural way... Alternating with other watches in my collection to question myself about this Concordia and share my opinion on a watch that I neither dreamed of, nor did I buy it.

Charlie is the little brand that is on the rise (the oldest of my generation will remember the M6 TV channel ads in the 90s). A brand that moves forward without making noise, without glitter, without superfluity and without showing off... A brand that grows wisely, even if it means being a little too wise...

➡️ In 2024, the brand will celebrate its 10th anniversary... The age of maturity that is just around the corner and that we feel with this Concordia GMT. A little more madness and pep is what I expect from future Concordias and why not a Charlie Concordia "Worldtime" to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary.

XS

Diver + GMT = Winning Duo

For those who want a watch for traveling capable of providing the time in several time zones and capable of following them in blue waters.
It is readable by exploiting the 45 ° flange where the 24-hour indications are displayed.
It is a beautiful evolution of the famous 300 m waterproof concordia.
It offers new securing additions of the shoulders to protect the crown. A foolproof device on the crown to indicate that the waterproofness is compromised. A new crown that is easy to handle.
The movement is its only weakness.

An almost perfect HYBRID

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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