Bulova Nothing But The BestvsCharlie Paris Watches Initial - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bulova Nothing But The Best at true scale

Nothing But The Best

Charlie Paris Watches Initial - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) at true scale

Initial - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

Diameter

37mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

8.6mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

n/a

$695

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$695
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bulova Nothing But The Best

Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483 owners praise its unique dial and dressy aesthetic, with one owner finding the stock brown suede strap a perfect match. Some owners appreciate the vintage weathering on the stock strap, while others seek lighter leather straps or alternative bracelets to complement the watch's rose gold tone and achieve specific aesthetics. Overall, owners value the Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483 for its distinctive dial and dressy character, with strap choices being a common point of personalization.

Charlie Paris Watches Initial - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) for its slim profile, elegant French minimalist design, and comfortable wearability, making it a versatile timepiece for daily and business-casual use. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted for its reliability by some, though one owner reported accuracy issues ranging from +5 to +10 seconds per day, and another experienced significant deviation up to +45 seconds per day. The stainless steel case is described as soft and prone to showing rubs quickly, and the rotor can be audibly loud, while the angled chapter ring and blue seconds hand are seen as nice touches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) well for its design and wearability at its price point.