Initial - Cœur Ouvert - Blanc
$695645
40 mm30 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Charlie Paris Initial Open Heart is an elegant blend of tradition and modern aesthetic, ideal for those who appreciate the intricacies of fine watchmaking. With its exhibition caseback and clean lines, it stands out while delivering solid performance. At $695, it's a great value for anyone looking to elevate their watch collection with a touch of French craftsmanship.
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Dessinée et assemblée en France, l'Initial Cœur Ouvert cadran blanc présente des lignes épurées, au design à la fois classique et contemporain. Cette montre automatique pour homme laisse apparaître les rouages de son mouvement Citizen Miyota Calibre 82S7 pour un équilibre parfait entre beauté intemporelle et mécanique horlogère. Avec son boîtier en acier 316L de 40mm de diamètre, son verre saphir et ses bracelets interchangeables, elle saura vous accompagner pendant de nombreuses années.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 10.2mm profile
- Versatile 40mm case
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (30m)
- No lume
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 46 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- ICO-40-008 / B-ICO / m-ICO
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 10.2 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- white
- Dial finish
- Sandblasted
- Indices
- applied hour markers
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- interchangeable
- Clasp
- pin buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, 24-Hour Counter, Open Heart
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
CHARLIE - Paris
The philosophy of Charlie Paris revolves around combining elegance with accessibility. The brand emphasizes quality, sober design, and craftsmanship, aiming to create watches that are both practical and representative of the French art of living.
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