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

Alternatives to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette 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
MSRP
$695
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic) is the Bulova Black Dial Leather Bracelet Surveyor 96A310 ($925) — skeleton_dial and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Open Heart at $315 (vs $695 for the INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)) 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 Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto ($1,475) 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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Pioneer

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Manufaktur Waldhoff Mercury
Manufaktur Waldhoffmicro

Mercury

5 variants
41mm·Automatic
$799MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Swiss Watch Company Convertible
Swiss Watch Companymicro

Convertible

3 variants
41.5mm·Manual
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Certina DS-1 Skeleton
Certinamicro

DS-1 Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,205MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
47ZERO Le Boulevardier, Skeleton, Black Gold
47ZEROmicro

Le Boulevardier, Skeleton, Black Gold

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Eoniq CUSTOM Mechanical Watch
Eoniqmicro
Pinot Blanc

CUSTOM Mechanical Watch

9 variants
38mm·Automatic
$230MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Orient Star Semi Skeleton
Orient Star

Semi Skeleton

6 variants · Contemporary
39.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$465MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Eoniq Diver - DBK01
Eoniqmicro

Diver - DBK01

20 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$248MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Eoniq CUSTOM Mechanical Watch
Eoniqmicro
Pinot Blanc

CUSTOM Mechanical Watch

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$198MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Knot Watches Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds

5 variants
38mm·Automatic
$281MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
1776 Atelier Liberty 250
1776 Ateliermicro

Liberty 250

 
41mm·Manual
$44,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
47ZERO Le Boulevardier Squelette
47ZEROmicro

Le Boulevardier Squelette

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,565MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette 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.

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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Bulova Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Sutton Men's Silver Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Invicta Objet D Art 69126
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69126

 
42mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Invicta Objet D Art 69129
Invictamicro

Objet D Art 69129

3 variants
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334
Bulova
Longhorn

Black Dial Leather Strap Longhorn 96A334

 
39mm·Automatic
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition

Ref. SSA455J1
40.5mm·Automatic
$709MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Otsuka Lotec 5号改
Otsuka Lotec

5号改

 
40.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Timex Harry Potter x Timex Waterbury Skeleton Automatic 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Harry Potter x Timex Waterbury Skeleton Automatic 39mm Leather Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$549MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette 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 Open Heart
Orient

Bambino Open Heart

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

Helios

4 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$335MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Orient Esteem II
Orient

Esteem II

 
41mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette 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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Swatch Septante Blue
Swatch

Septante Blue

Ref. SUOZ181
41mm·Quartz
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Timex Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm
Timex

Peanuts x Timex Marlin Automatic Saxophonist 40mm

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
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 - Squelette Steel (40mm 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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

6 variants · Ref. H32265101
36/40mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

 
39mm·Automatic
$15,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date
Frederique Constant

Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,407MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
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 - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Ming 20.11 Mosaic
Ming

20.11 Mosaic

 
41.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,091MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Tissot T-Complication Squelette
Tissot

T-Complication Squelette

 
43mm·Manual
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Zenith Chronomaster Open
Zenith

Chronomaster Open

Ref. 03.3300.3604/69.M3300
39.5mm·Automatic
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

2 variants · Aviator 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)
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