Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)vsFarer PILOT SERIES II
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INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic)

PILOT SERIES II
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
lowest
Thickness
10.3mm
lowest
10.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
40h
56h
highest
MSRP
$695
lowest
$1,350
Movement
Miyota 8N40
Sellita SW300-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsWhat people say
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Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic) for its French minimalist design and aesthetic appeal, with many appreciating its versatility for dressing up or down. The 40mm case and 9.5mm thickness are noted for good wearability. One owner specifically compliments the blue color and the blue skeletonized dial and tan leather strap combination. Sources indicate the watch is considered good value and of pretty good quality, with helpful customer service. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +10 seconds per day and another finding it accurate. One owner noted the movement is quite audible, and a different owner reported receiving their watch with something loose inside, requiring repair. The movement is identified as a Miyota 8N40. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Squelette Steel (40mm automatic) highly for its aesthetic appeal and value.
Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.
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