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Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

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

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$695
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto ($825) — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Version 2 at $270 (vs $695 for the INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Sternglas Asthet Edition Lumare is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Classic dress. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic ($5,200) 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.

Sternglas Asthet Edition Lumare
Sternglasmicro

Asthet Edition Lumare

2 variants · Asthet
40mm·Automatic
$593MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Archimede Watches Klassik
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik

4 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Knot Watches AT-38BKBK
Knot Watchesmicro

AT-38BKBK

 
38mm·Automatic
$517MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
Sternglasmicro

Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

 
38mm·Automatic
$701MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik
Sternglasmicro

Naos Pro Automatik

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Loresum LS05
Loresummicro

LS05

4 variants
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,112MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Laco Stone 40
Lacomicro

Stone 40

 
40mm·Automatic
$540MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm
Seagullmicro
Dress Watch

Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$719MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Henry Archer Sekvens
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens

6 variants · Ref. 5744002550013
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38SVG

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$561MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Archimede Watches Klassik 39 SW
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik 39 SW

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm 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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Slim Auto

Ref. H38515735
40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

7 variants · Ref. H38425120
38/40/42mm·Automatic
$1,275MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Damasko DK36/2
Damaskomicro

DK36/2

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants · Ref. H38525121
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Hudson 96B441
Bulova
Hudson

Black Dial Leather Strap Hudson 96B441

 
39mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Index Automatic

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Junghans FORM A Automatic
Junghans

FORM A Automatic

3 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$1,330MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles
Tissot

Chemin Des Tourelles

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Frederique Constant Classics Automatic
Frederique Constant

Classics Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm 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.

Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Orient Bambino Version 6
Orient

Bambino Version 6

7 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Seiko Essentials Quartz
Seiko

Essentials Quartz

5 variants · Essentials
38.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Bulova Classic Roman
Bulova

Classic Roman

 
41mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black
NOMOS Glashütte

Orion neomatik 41 date new black

Ref. 366
40.5mm·Automatic
$5,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$5,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

2 variants · Tangente
40.5mm·Automatic
$4,970MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

2 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$15,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS Glashütte

Tangomat ruthenium

2 variants · Tangomat
38.3mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6651-1127-55B
40mm·Automatic
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Omega De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm
Omega

De Ville Tresor Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 40mm

Ref. 435.13.40.22.01.001
40mm·Manual
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$12,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Junghans FORM A Titan
Junghans

FORM A Titan

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,410MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

3 variants · Villeret
38mm·Automatic
$12,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
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