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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
36mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$745
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic) is the Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339 ($650) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Timex Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch at $259 (vs $745 for the INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 82S7) and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Movado Heritage Kingmatic ($1,595) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré

8 variants
36mm·Automatic
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)

2 variants
36mm·Automatic
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

10 variants
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
1963 Watches Bronze Edition 1963 Seagull Movement
1963 Watchesmicro
Seagull Movement

Bronze Edition 1963 Seagull Movement

2 variants
38/40mm·Manual
$565MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
1963 Watches Moonphase Edition 1963 Seagull Movements
1963 Watchesmicro

Moonphase Edition 1963 Seagull Movements

 
40mm·Manual
$513MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
1963 Watches Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement
1963 Watchesmicro

Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement

4 variants
38/40/42mm·Manual
$478MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Depancel Allure
Depancelmicro

Allure

8 variants
39mm·Manual
$754MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Knot Watches CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve
Knot Watchesmicro

CAP 38mm Automatic Power Reserve

18 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Farasute 5331
Farasutemicro

5331

 
38mm·Automatic
$628MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Martin Design Watches Supernatural
Martin Design Watchesmicro

Supernatural

15 variants
37/40mm·Automatic
$540MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Seagull Heartbeat Elegant Lady's Dress Watch 34mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Heartbeat Elegant Lady's Dress Watch 34mm

 
34mm·Automatic
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Bausele 125 Field
Bauselemicro

125 Field

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339
Bulova
Sutton

White Dial Leather Strap Sutton 96L339

 
34.5mm·Automatic
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483
Bulova
Frank Sinatra

Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$775MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Glycine Women's Combat 6 Lady Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0342
Glycine

Women's Combat 6 Lady Classic 36mm Automatic Watch GL0342

 
36mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Seiko

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

2 variants
41.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Stowa Partitio Classic
Stowamicro

Partitio Classic

5 variants
37mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Bulova Surveyor
Bulova

Surveyor

7 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

4 variants · Ref. H76215130
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$670MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Q Timex Continental Chronograph 36mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

3 variants
36mm·Quartz·200m WR
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

2 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Orient FNR1Q005W0
Orient

FNR1Q005W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm

Ref. TW2Y24000
39mm·Quartz
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Seiko Metronome Watch
Seiko

Metronome Watch

 
36.5mm·Quartz
$240MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mars
Swatch
Bioceramic MoonSwatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Mars

Ref. SO33R100
42mm·Quartz
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Seiko SNK063J5
Seiko
Seiko 5

SNK063J5

 
34mm·Automatic
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Movado Heritage Kingmatic
Movadomicro

Heritage Kingmatic

4 variants · Ref. 3650169
35mm·Automatic
$1,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Bremont Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Bracelet
Bremont

Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Bracelet

8 variants
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Vertex MG36 DE
Vertex

MG36 DE

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,083MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Sinn 1736 St I 4N
Sinn
Series 1736/1739/1746

1736 St I 4N

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,030MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne
NOMOS Glashütte

Ludwig neomatik champagne

2 variants · Ludwig
36mm·Automatic
$4,190MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion neomatik champagne

3 variants · Orion
36.4mm·Automatic
$4,410MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Bremont Terra Nova Jumping Hour Burgundy 35mm Steel Bracelet – Bremont Watch Company
Bremont

Terra Nova Jumping Hour Burgundy 35mm Steel Bracelet – Bremont Watch Company

 
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Bremont Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Frosted Leather Strap
Bremont

Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Frosted Leather Strap

3 variants
35mm·Automatic
$4,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Movado Alta Centurion Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta Centurion Chronograph

3 variants · Ref. 0607856
41mm·Automatic
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion gold neomatik

2 variants · Orion
36.4mm·Automatic
$16,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Vertex M36 PRESSURE Edition
Vertex

M36 PRESSURE Edition

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,579MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Classic

Ref. Q4008520
36mm·Automatic
$8,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Cœur Ouvert Jour/Nuit (36mm automatic)
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