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Charlie Paris Watches · INITIAL - Jour/Nuit (40mm automatic, power reserve)

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Jour/Nuit (40mm automatic, power reserve)

$895Some sold out

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9132
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap
Moonphase
Yes

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3 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Jour/Nuit (40mm automatic, power reserve) for its French minimalist design and versatile 40mm case, making it a reliable everyday watch. Some owners note the angled chapter ring enhances legibility on the clean dial, and white dial models feature a blue seconds hand. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +5 to +10 seconds per day, while another found a loose component upon arrival requiring repair. One commenter felt the build quality did not match alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Jour/Nuit (40mm automatic, power reserve) highly for its elegant design and everyday wearability.

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