Gustave Watch: Charles 12H Black

Gustave & Cie Charles 12H – Homage to Charles Garnier

The Gustave Charles Black embodies the French style of contemporary watchmaking: a Gustave & Cie watch designed and assembled in France, featuring refined elegance and a reliable automatic mechanical movement. The 38 mm steel case sits discreetly on the wrist, while the black-dial silver Gustave Charles Black marries refinement and readability. Protected by a double-dome sapphire crystal, this Gustave & Cie watch combines premium finishing with sophisticated design.

Powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic caliber, the Gustave Charles Black offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Its 5 ATM water resistance allows for uncompromising daily use. Mounted on leather or "beads of rice" steel bracelets, this Gustave & Cie watch stands out as a mechanical timepiece of character for enthusiasts of French elegance.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Gustave & Cie

• Model: Charles 12H Black

• Movement: Automatic Miyota 9015, 42H power reserve, +/- 20s per day drift

• Case: 316L stainless steel

• Diameter: 38mm,

• Thickness: 11.05mm

• Crystal: Double-dome sapphire

• Dial: Black, gold indices, date at 6 o'clock

• Strap: beads of rice or leather

• Lug width: 20 mm

• Caseback: Transparent

• Water resistance: 50m (5 ATM)

• Origin: Designed and assembled in France

• Warranty: 2 years (Gustave standard)

Why choose this watch?

The Gustave Charles Black pays tribute to an illustrious French figure. Minimalist, elegant, and lightweight, it is distinguished by a strong visual identity and remarkable daily comfort. Its Miyota movement ensures reliability and finesse, while its French manufacturing gives it a rare depth of character in this range.

About the brand Gustave & Cie

Gustave & Cie is an independent French watchmaking house, initially specializing in single-hand watches and conceptual designs. Driven by a philosophy of taking a step back and valuing long-term time, the brand designs and assembles its watches in France. Each model pays tribute to an illustrious Frenchman who has left a mark on history (André Citroën, Louis XIV, Marie Curie, Antoine de St Exupéry, Charles Garnier, Georges Méliès, ...)
The Gustave Charles Black perfectly reflects this spirit: French creation, assertive character, effective simplicity.