- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
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Quartz
A quartz watch consists of an electronic circuit driven by a battery. The energy of the battery is used to vibrate a quartz oscillator and thus to operate the watch. Because of its electronic nature, the quartz movement is the most precise in watchmaking.
Mechanical
A mechanical watch is powered by the energy stored in a spring in the watch movement. Mechanical watches from Col&MacArthur are self-winding. This means that they are recharged by the movement of an oscillating weight when the watch is worn. Col&MacArthur watches have a power reserve of approximately 36 hours. After this period without being worn, the watch must be manually wound thanks to the winding stem.
Leather and Milanese mesh
The leather and Milanese mesh strap can be adjusted at a watchmaker, who has the right equipment, or directly at the Col&MacArthur workshop. Please do not hesitate to contact us if necessary, by phone at +32 460 22 67 87 or by e-mail at contact@cmarthur.com, or via the online chat or the “Contact us” tab.
If you are manual, it is however possible to perform this task on your own, thanks to the explanatory videos at your disposal.
Metal mesh
Indeed, for this type of strap, the Col&MacArthur team offers a premium service to adjust the strap to your wrist before sending the watch. You will receive an e-mail as soon as you place your order on our official website.
In addition, upon receipt of your order, the watch is provided with additional mesh. Thus, the metal mesh strap can also be modified later. At a watchmaker, who has the right equipment or directly at the Col&MacArthur workshop. Please do not hesitate to contact us if necessary, by phone at +32 460 22 67 87 or by e-mail at contact@cmarthur.com, or via the online chat or the “Contact us” tab.
Quartz
Quartz watches require a simple battery check every 2 to 3 years.
Mechanical
For mechanical watches, full maintenance is required every 3 years. It is also advisable to wind the watches regularly in order to activate the mechanism.
Quartz
Quartz watches are water-resistant up to 5 atmospheres, meaning they can withstand depths of up to 50 meters. However, exposure to saltwater is not recommended. Diving is also discouraged, as the dynamic pressure from water impact can affect certain seals, potentially compromising the watch's integrity. To ensure water resistance, it is essential that the crown is properly pushed in and must never be operated underwater.
Mechanical
Regarding mechanical watches, they are water-resistant up to 10 atmospheres, which equates to depths of up to 100 meters. However, exposure to saltwater is still not recommended. Diving is also discouraged, as the dynamic pressure from water impact can affect certain seals, potentially compromising the watch’s integrity. To ensure water resistance, it is essential that the crown is properly pushed in and must never be operated underwater.
Watches can be used for sports activities. Nevertheless, sudden movements and shocks should be avoided.
All our watches are quality timepieces and are designed with the greatest care. However, it is essential to treat them as delicate jewellery. We recommend that you do not expose them to water, such as bath water, swimming pool water or sea water.
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The tolerance varies depending on the models and the type of watch you want to purchase.
Quartz
Our quartz watches are more accurate than our mechanical watches. These contain within them a quartz which, under tension, vibrates at 35 kHz. The role of this crystal is to electronically process pulses on a regular basis. The accuracy of our quartz watches is -10 to +20 seconds per month.
Mechanical
These movements require regular maintenance in order to maintain increased tolerance. The accuracy of automatic mechanical watches is + or - 20 seconds per day. If you want more information about a particular model, you can directly download the datasheet of a watch in the « Technical description » tab on each of the product pages.
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CDG 1970 A tribute to Charles de Gaulle
Limited to 1970 timepieces
“Let us be firm, pure and faithful; at the end of our troubles, there is the greatest glory in the world, the glory of the men who have not yielded. » Charles de Gaulle - July 14, 1943.
To honor the memory of Charles de Gaulle 50 years after his death, Col&MacArthur unveils this unique collection. It contains unalterable symbols and revisits in poetry the life of a Man embrassing a unique journey.
Technical description
Historical
Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle commonly known as General de Gaulle or sometimes simply the General, born on November 22, 1890 in Lille and died on November 9, 1970 in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, is a French soldier, resistant, statesman and writer.
A man of values
In mainland France, the Croix de Lorraine as an emblem of free France has been known since 1940 by both BBC broadcasts and parachuted leaflets, and serves a number of isolated individuals to express their sympathy with the English or free France. In 1941, the BBC more explicitly encouraged the use of this symbol in patriotic events such as November 11 or July 14.
Generally speaking, the Croix de Lorraine appears as the symbol of national unification under the aegis of de Gaulle.
Later on, the Croix de Lorraine can be found on numerous monuments to the French dead of the Second World War, as well as on numerous monuments and coins of the period in honour of the Internal Resistance.
Charles de Gaulle
The croix de LorraineA man of unity
While the German army marched in Paris on June 14, 1940, Winston Churchill accepted the principle of a Franco-British union, de Gaulle learned on his return to Bordeaux, the resignation of the President of the Council Paul Reynaud, replaced by Marshal Pétain. The "winner of Verdun", very popular with the French, is preparing to negotiate the terms of an armistice with Germany. Refusing defeat, De Gaulle returned to London on 17 June to continue the fight. It was then that de Gaulle became the symbol of the resistance.
Indeed, the appeal of 18 June is the first speech given by General de Gaulle on the radio of London, on the BBC, on 18 June 1940. This text is an appeal to all the French soldiers, engineers or workers who specialize in armaments who are in British territory to get in touch with him to continue the fight against Germany and where he predicts the globalization of war.
Head of Free France then head of the French Committee for National Liberation during the Second World War, President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946, President of the French Council of Ministers from 1958 to 1959, instigator of the Fifth Republic founded in 1958, he is president of the French Republic from January 8, 1959 to April 28, 1969. He was the first to hold the supreme office under the Fifth Republic.
The call of 18 June 1940
1st President of the Vth RepublicA man of faith
Charles de Gaulle will bear witness to his deep faith in God at the end of his life in his Memoirs of War: "My mother bore to the homeland an uncompromising passion equal to his religious piety. Among de Gaulle, we believe in God and in France: one does not go without the other. The life of the young Charles, baptized from his first day, is therefore placed under the sign of the cross."
Also, Admiral Philippe de Gaulle said in an interview: "More than 1,700 books have been written about my father, but they all say the same thing. They are talking about the patriotic politician while my father was walking on his two legs: his patriotism and his Christian faith," Admiral Philippe de Gaulle said.
Charles de Gaulle’s Catholicism, of course, overflowed his personal life to irrigate his social life. The conviction that without faith, and a singular and regular relationship with God, Charles de Gaulle would not have existed as we know him gradually appeared to me. He would not have accomplished his work of salvation for France and part of the world" - Laurent de Gaulle.
A caring father
Anne de Gaulle, daughter of General de Gaulle, was born on 1 January 1928 in Trier
Since Anne lived with an intellectual disability (she had Down syndrome), Gaulle’s spouses never separated from her until her death. The members of Gaulle’s family and their relatives testified that General de Gaulle, reputed to have a restrained love towards his family, was more warm and extroverted with Anne described as "sweet, near and far".
The photograph was taken in Brittany in 1933. The same year, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. But, at this moment, Charles De Gaulle is only an attentive and happy father, entirely focused on the one he calls "my joy".
Anne died at the age of 20, on February 6, 1948, following complications of pneumonia.
When General de Gaulle died on November 9, 1970, he was buried beside his daughter. For eternity, her "father" watches over her.
Anne and Charles de Gaulle - 1933A charismatic man with many symbols
General de Gaulle’s 2 kepis have become real symbols of this extraordinary man.
- The stars of his General kepi
- The gold leaves on the side of the watch, references to the kepi worn during the official outings of General de Gaulle
Features and points representing the walrus referring to the technology used at the time of the resistance to communicate and meaning "Living France" often mentioned by Charles de Gaulle.
Service cap
Ceremonial kepi
Vive la France
Review
BC
Blondy Céline
le 15/10/2021
5 /5
Excellent! I am delighted with the CDG watch I ordered for my partner. The packaging was neat and met my expectations. The watch is of great quality and I was amazed by the number of details so finely realized. I am very pleased with the quality of the watch and the service I received. I am sure I will recommend a new watch from them because of the quality and emotion of the meanings it gives off. Thank you for this fabulous work.
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Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle, commonly known as General de Gaulle or simply the General, was a French soldier, Resistance fighter, statesman and writer. He was born on 22 November 1890 in Lille and died on 9 November 1970 in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises.
A man of values
In mainland France, the cross of Lorraine as the emblem of Free France had been known since 1940 both through BBC broadcasts and parachuted leaflets, and was used by a number of isolated individuals to express their sympathy for the British or Free France. In 1941, the BBC more explicitly encouraged the use of the symbol for patriotic events such as 11 November and 14 July.
Note: Cette collection “CDG1970” est la propriété de Col&MacArthur et n’est le fruit d’une quelconque collaboration avec la famille de Gaulle ou institutions.
The symbols
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The cross of Lorraine
This symbol of resistance is intimately linked to France’s resistance during the Second World War and which Charles de Gaulle positioned himself as a leader.
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
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His heart village
Charles de Gaulle had chosen Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises because it was halfway between Paris and its garrisons in the east and north. He also found the tranquility he needed at key moments in his life. Following his death on 9 November 1970, Colombey became one of the high places of Gaullism.
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
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The Elysée Palace
Charles de Gaulle was elected President of the French Republic on June 1, 1958. He held the post of Head of State for 10 consecutive years. He resigned following the rejection of the April 69 referendum.
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
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An Iconic man
This charismatic man had a figure of his own.
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
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His daughter Anne
Charles de Gaulle and his wife had a daughter named Anne, born on January 1, 1928. Anne died at the age of 20, on February 6, 1948, following complications of pneumonia.
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
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First President of the 5th republic
On 4 September 1958, General de Gaulle presented to the French the draft Constitution of the Fifth Republic which was adopted on 28 September 1958 by referendum, with 79.2% of "yes"
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
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Defender of the French Republic
The values and education of the General were deeply rooted in religion but also in the values of the Republic which he defended all his life. The 2 stars refer to his rank as General.
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
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"Vive la France"
This slogan quoted many times by this illustrious figure is represented in morse code on the circumference of the dial. This language of communication is very widespread within the French resistance during the Second World War.
- The colours of free France
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
-
The colours of free France
On 4 September 1958, General de Gaulle presented to the French the draft Constitution of the Fifth Republic which was adopted on 28 September 1958 by referendum, with 79.2% of "yes"
- The kepi of General de Gaulle
- The cross of Lorraine
- His heart village
- The Elysée Palace
- An Iconic man
- His daughter Anne
- First President of the 5th republic
- Defender of the French Republic
- "Vive la France"
- The colours of free France
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The kepi of General de Gaulle
This kepi is very easily distinguished from most other kepi by its golden oak leaf crown. This ceremonial kepi was the only kepi that Charles de Gaulle took to London in June 1940.