Philippe Charriol 15.90.996 Triple Date Moonphase

Philippe Charriol 15.90.996 Triple Date Moonphase

Philippe Charriol left his position as Asia President of Cartier in 1983 after fifteen years to found his own brand in Geneva. Inspired by a Celtic torque bracelet, he developed the braided stainless steel cable that became the iconic trademark. In the late 1980s and early 1990s – the era when this model was created – Charriol was at the peak of its expansion, and the combination of industrial steel cable and intricate dials was a bold design statement that deliberately blurred the line between jewelry and watchmaking.

The round bi-color case made of stainless steel with gold plating features the characteristic Charriol design language: a wide, stepped gold bezel flanked by the typical steel cable that twists like a frame around the sides. The white dial with finely crafted guilloché wave pattern displays a full triple-date layout with a weekday subdial at 9 o’clock, a month subdial at 3 o’clock, and a moonphase with small seconds at 6 o’clock. The central date is indicated by a pointer hand with a red half-moon tip over the peripheral date scale. Blued hands, gold-plated ball indices, and the Roman numeral XII at 12 o’clock complete the look, while the deep blue starry sky above the moon disc adds a playful romantic touch to the dress watch character.

The bracelet is the true unique feature: the Charriol Signature steel cable bracelet with golden monogrammed end pieces and a folding clasp embossed with the "C" emblem. The case back is engraved with "PHILIPPE CHARRIOL," "SWISS QUARTZ," and "WATER RESISTANT," and bears the signed gold caseback medallion.

A distinctive piece from the brand’s heyday – ideal for collectors seeking a unique statement on the wrist beyond the usual suspects.

Brand/Model: Philippe Charriol Celtic Triple Date Moonphase
Reference: 15.90.996
Year: Late 1980s / early 1990s
Case shape: Round, approx. 37 mm
Case: Stainless steel with gold plating, side steel cable decoration
Bracelet: Charriol Signature steel cable bracelet with golden end pieces and Charriol-signed folding clasp
Glass: Mineral glass
Movement: Quartz
Dial: White with guilloché wave pattern, gold-plated ball indices, Roman XII, blued hands, blue moonphase subdial with star decoration
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds, weekday, month, pointer date, moonphase
Water resistance: Water Resistant (according to case back engraving) (not tested)
Condition: Good, visible signs of wear, movement functional 
Scope of delivery: Watch with original Charriol steel cable bracelet