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Charlie Paris Watches · INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic)

$695Some sold out

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 82S7
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
40h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_h_link

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Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic) for its elegant, classy, and versatile French minimalist design, finding it a perfect everyday watch that can easily dress up or down. Some owners appreciate the build quality, accuracy, and aesthetics, with one noting the angled chapter ring aids legibility. However, some enthusiasts are unfamiliar with the brand and find it less appealing than alternatives, with one owner stating the watch is "frankly, not good." One owner reported a loose internal component upon arrival, requiring repair. The movement is a Miyota 82S7 automatic, and the case is 40mm with 50m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Cœur Ouvert Steel (40mm automatic) highly for its aesthetic appeal and everyday wearability, despite some skepticism from the broader watch community.

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