Charlie Paris has quickly carved out a niche for itself by infusing accessible timepieces with a distinct touch of Parisian style and a commitment to local assembly. Their watches strike a balance between elegant design and everyday practicality. The Charlie Paris GRX Mecaquartz Chronograph EVO III Watch is a prime example, representing a fascinating blend of field watch ruggedness with a decidedly urban, avant-garde spirit. Designed and assembled in France, this isn’t just a watch; it’s pitched as a precision instrument – reliable, functional, and robust, ready for navigating the city or heading further afield.
Drawing inspiration from classic field watches, the GRX collection adapts that utilitarian style into something resolutely modern and technical, while maintaining a clean, minimalist look. Designed with practicality and readability at the forefront, the watch imposes a look that is both functional and sharp. It’s housed in a 39mm diameter 316L steel case with a black PVD coating, measuring 45mm in length (likely lug-to-lug) and 10.9mm thick (excluding the glass). The case features a blend of sandblasted and brushed finishes, accented by a polished bevel – tactile details that speak to thoughtful execution. The steel screwed case back is marked with the distinctive “GRX” crest.




Powering the GRX EVO III is the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz chronograph movement. Often described as a hybrid movement, mecaquartz offers the best of both worlds, combining the unwavering precision of a quartz oscillator with a mechanical module for the chronograph function. This results in chronograph seconds and minute hands that sweep with a smooth mechanical motion (5 beats per second) and snap back instantly upon reset, offering a tactile experience familiar to mechanical chronograph enthusiasts, alongside functions for hour, minute, date, and a 24-hour counter.



Protecting the dial is a slightly domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Renowned for its resistance – second only to diamond – sapphire is a hallmark of fine watchmaking due to its anti-scratch properties and provides excellent readability of the white dial with its coloured details. The hands and dial elements are enriched with Berlaglow® pigment, ensuring readability both day and night. The black PVD coated case contributes to the watch being perfectly sealed, having passed pressure tests with flying colours to achieve 10ATM (100 meters) waterproofing, making it suitable for swimming and other water activities.


This field watch with an urban twist is assembled by hand by watchmakers in Charlie Paris’s workshop in the heart of Paris, contributing to the influence of French watchmaking know-how. The brand also demonstrates an eco-responsible approach, with cases manufactured by an ISO4001 certified partner and packaging made from recycled cardboard, recyclable ABS, and FSC certified paper.



Worn on a variety of straps – rubber, leather, or nylon – this watch is presented as a real tool that allows you to combine style and functionality. Offering this blend of French design, robust specs, mecaquartz precision, and eco-conscious touches at a price point of £344, the Charlie Paris GRX Mecaquartz Chronograph EVO III Watch is a compelling and versatile choice for the modern urban adventurer.