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Charriol

From Geneva, the twisted Celtic cable became a signature of joyful elegance, worn and treasured the world over.

1983
Since 1983

Measured in time.

Founded by Philippe Charriol.

Philippe Charriol left his position at Cartier in 1983 to found his own watch and jewellery house in Geneva.
The Story

Chapters of Charriol

I

The Celtic collection, launched in 1983, introduced the twisted cable motif inspired by the rope and cable patterns of ancient Celtic artistry.

II

Introduced in 1989 and inspired by the French Riviera, the St Tropez line became the most successful collection in the house's history.

III

In 1990 Charriol opened its first boutique at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong, marking the start of a celebrated expansion across Asia.

IV

The house presented its first Celtic Tourbillon in 1995, crafted in solid gold and powered by the Philippe Charriol Tourbillon Calibre.

The Signature

The Celtic cable

Two strands of steel twist together and close into the signature cable.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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