Charriol

Charriol is a Swiss watchmaker and fine jewellery brand based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1983 by French entrepreneur Philippe Charriol,^[1] the Maison Charriol is led by Coralie Charriol, who serves as chairman of the board, CEO, and creative director. Charriol operates internationally through its own retail outlets, its regional partners, and online.

While Charriol specializes as a manufacturer and retailer of Swiss-made watches and fine jewellery, it also produces accessories such as leather goods and writing instruments, and licenses its brand name.

History

In 1983, Philippe Charriol quit his position as president of Cartier to found his own luxury brand in Geneva, Charriol. His first collection in 1983, the Celtic Collection, involved the iconic cable signature of the brand. Charriol quickly gained distribution across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.^{[citation needed]}

In February 2019, Philippe Charriol died in a racing accident on the Circuit Paul Ricard race track in le Castellet, France. Later that spring, his daughter Coralie Charriol, then the brand's creative director, was elected chairman of the board of directors, and then CEO in 2020. At the 2023 Watches & Wonders exhibition, she unveiled her first watch collection, the St-Tropez Navigator.^{[citation needed]}

The Philippe Charriol Foundation funds Hong Kong artists via scholarships to overseas institutions.^[2]

Sports sponsorship

In 2001, Charriol was the official time-keeper of Lamborghini Super Trofeo. Charriol sponsored World Superbike rider Loris Baz. In 2002, the brand was the official time-keeper of the Andros Trophy. Charriol sponsored driver Christophe Bouchut in 2005. From 2007 to 2008, Charriol was the official sponsor of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.

See also

• List of watch manufacturers
• List of Swiss companies

References

This page was last edited on 16 April 2024, at 14:03