Why customers love Charlie Paris?

A neo-vintage look for this chronograph for less than €400! A very nice shop in the heart of Paris for an impulse purchase that I don't regret. A watch with a mecaquartz movement, combining mechanics and quartz, which is expanding my collection! We are certainly not in the dimension of Rolex or Omega but rather in the desire to treat yourself at a good price for a young French brand that is constantly reinventing itself. With the Awake Concept, this is my 2nd French watch, a sign that young people are mobilizing to offer other paths in watchmaking with a more humble and above all more economical approach. This is also my 1st chronograph... A way to test this type of watch at a lower price and I must admit that the diversity of information specified on the dial brings this Charlie to life. Its price at €375 exactly makes me say that Japanese watches like Seiko or Orient - like my Prospex Bleue - no longer have the exclusivity of nice, different and accessible watches from a price point of view. Bravo Charlie from this point of view! Finally, I chose the sand-colored dial with the fabric strap of the same color for the discretion of the whole... and maybe I should have also taken the steel strap for its touch of originality?

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

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

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.

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

I particularly like the originality of this watch, both for its dial and its very discreet GMT hand. I appreciate the GMT function for its 24-hour display, more for its aesthetic aspect than for my personal use, not being a great traveler. Here, reading the time is quick because it is not disturbed by a GMT hand that is too present. I also like its elegance and its relative finesse. Another originality is the association between GMT and diving function. The luminescence is excellent while maintaining a beautiful elegance.

I was looking for a first watch to get my foot in the door. I needed a simple, classic watch that could be worn easily. The Horizon Chronograph does all this wonderfully. I rediscovered the pleasure of wearing a watch. Despite an affordable price, the finish is excellent, so for me it is almost flawless and a watch that accompanies me every day.

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.

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.

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.