Charles Girardier 1809

Collection profile · 2020

Core Charles Girardier collection built around the revived house’s signature mysterious monogram and flying-tourbillon craftsmanship, expressed through Geneva-made haute horlogerie references with guilloché and Grand Feu enamel work.

Why it matters

1809 is the brand’s most identifiable legacy-driven collection: it links the revived maison to its historical namesake while anchoring the modern catalog with a recognizable flying-tourbillon signature and artisan dial work.

Key references

CG SM-1809 41/1WG

Signature Mystérieuse®, Flying Tourbillon — 41 mm flagship reference in white gold; the brand describes it as the iconic Signature Mystérieuse model with flying tourbillon and Grand Feu enamel.

CG 1809 37/1WG

Ice Blue — 37 mm white-gold variant from the 1809 Signature Mystérieuse collection; the brand associates this reference with the GPHG-winning Fleur de Sel lineage.

CG 1809 37/2RG

Green Grey — 37 mm rose-gold variant listed by the brand within the 1809 Signature Mystérieuse collection.

Collection timeline

2024 — The brand’s official site presents the 1809 Signature Mystérieuse line as an established core collection with multiple 37 mm and 41 mm variants.
2024 — Charles Girardier’s movement page details the CG SM-1809 caliber, reinforcing the collection’s technical identity with peripheral rotor winding and a flying tourbillon.
2024 — The house history page connects the revived brand narrative to the 1809 Signature Mystérieuse family and the GPHG-recognized Fleur de Sel reference.

FAQ

What defines the 1809 collection?

It is Charles Girardier’s core collection built around Signature Mystérieuse references, flying tourbillons, and enamel-dial craftsmanship.

Why is 1809 important to the brand?

It ties the modern house to its historical namesake while showcasing the brand’s most recognizable design language and complication.

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