Charlie Paris Watches Concordia - GMT (40mm automatic)vsMKII Key West

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches CONCORDIA - GMT (40mm automatic) for its well-executed design, featuring brushed flats, polished sides, and chamfers, along with serious specifications like 300m water resistance, which is uncommon at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its balanced aesthetic, merging dive and GMT functions with a retro vibe, and appreciate the dial texture and solid bezel mechanism. Some owners find the brand name and logo a downside, and one reviewer noted the bracelet clasp quality did not match the otherwise well-executed watch, while another preferred a date wheel that matched the dial or lume. The Soprod movement's 40-hour power reserve is cited by multiple sources as a drawback compared to competitors, and one owner mentioned a $1500 price point and potential repair difficulties with the Soprod caller GMT movement.

Owners widely praise the MKII Key West for its true gilt dial and modest 39mm case size, making it a comfortable daily-wearer. Criticisms include the absence of a lumed bezel and cyclops, extended wait times, and a price point of $1600 USD. On balance, owners consider the MKII Key West a holy grail watch due to its vintage-inspired gilt dial and wearable dimensions.