Initial - LA Mano
$795700
40 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The CHARLIE Initial - La Mano is a unique fusion of art and horology, ideal for collectors who appreciate creative designs influenced by culture. The standout feature is its striking calaveras skull on the dial. With only 100 pieces available, it's a worthy investment for those seeking individuality in their timepieces.
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Imaginée en collaboration avec Alexclick, le modèle "Initial - La Mano" affirme la vision contemporaine de la maison Charlie et son goût pour l'innovation créative. Le cadran illustre un graphisme inspiré des Calaveras - tête de mort mexicaine. Le crâne se dessine en volume et se sublime grâce à un ajourage laissant apparaitre les rouages du mouvement automatique de la montre. Le modèle se compose d'un boitier de Ø40mm, réhaussé d'un verre saphir bombé, et dévoile en fond de boîte le signe gravé La Mano. — ÉDITION LIMITÉE — 100 pièces en précommande. Livraison estimée : fin septembre 2025.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 10.3mm profile
- Versatile 40mm case
Trade-offs
- No lume
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
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
- ISQ-ALX-01
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 10.3 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial colour
- white
- Dial finish
- Sandblasted & Sunburst
- Indices
- applied hour markers
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- pin buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
- Fit
- Unisex
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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