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Browse/Alternatives/Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Finding alternatives to

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$795
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab) is the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton ($1,100) — skeleton_dial and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Open Heart at $315 (vs $795 for the INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer is the standout microbrand take — skeleton_dial and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic ($5,340) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Pioneer

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Ajourée Rose Gold (36mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL 36 - Ajourée Rose Gold (36mm automatic)

4 variants
36mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Knot Watches CAC-39SVSV
Knot Watchesmicro

CAC-39SVSV

 
39mm·Automatic
$288MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Knot Watches CAC-39
Knot Watchesmicro
cac 39pupu

CAC-39

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$303MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Filippo Loreti Watches Celestial Tourbillon
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Celestial Tourbillon

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Manufaktur Waldhoff Republic II
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Republic II

2 variants
41.2mm·Automatic
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Peacock Watches Witness
Peacock Watchesmicro

Witness

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

5 variants
38.5mm·Automatic
$136MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Rosenbusch Quest RBX
Rosenbuschmicro

Quest RBX

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

6 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey

 
42mm·Automatic
$659MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Mercury

5 variants
41mm·Automatic
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
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.

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Orient Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart
Orient

Peanuts 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Open Heart

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310
Bulova
Surveyor

Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Invicta Objet D Art 69129
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69129

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$670MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340
Bulova
Maquina

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Maquina 98A340

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
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.

Orient Bambino Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

2 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Orient Helios
Orient

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
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 - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Casio GMA-P2100
Casio
G-Shock

GMA-P2100

4 variants · G-Shock
40.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Casio GM-S2110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-S2110

2 variants · G-Shock
40.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto Classic

6 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$5,340MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0120

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher Ward

Twelve X Black Shadow

2 variants · Twelve
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm DLC Anthracite Orange

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,865MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Norqain Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition
Norqain

Independence Skeleton Simon Moser Special Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,990MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Spengler Cup Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,514MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-39 Werk 7
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-41 Werk 7

2 variants · Ref. F-41 Werk 7
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,510MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto
Christopher Ward
Bel Canto

C1 Bel Canto

10 variants · Bel Canto
41mm·Automatic
$4,725MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0460
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch GL0460

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

2 variants · Zürich
39.9mm·Automatic
$6,870MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

 
43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - La Mano (40mm automatic, collab)
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