Initial - Lino
$695115
35 mm30 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Charlie Paris Initial Lino is an exquisite blend of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship, making it a standout for collectors and those who appreciate unique design. Its limited production of only 300 pieces and elegant aesthetics offer excellent value for discerning watch enthusiasts.
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Dessiné et assemblé en France, le modèle Initial Lino imaginé en collaboration avec Luca Gallaccio incarne l'équilibre entre héritage horloger et modernité. Son boîtier doré jaune abrite un cadran lin aux nuances délicates, subtilement texturé pour capter la lumière avec justesse. Les aiguilles et index dorés s’y inscrivent avec élégance, offrant un équilibre harmonieux entre sobriété et éclat. Avec son diamètre de 35 mm et son système de bracelet interchangeable, cette montre automatique conjugue style intemporel et allure néo-vintage. Une création à la fois raffinée et affirmée, pensée pour accompagner chaque moment avec élégance et personnalité. Édition limitée à 300 pièces.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 8.95mm profile
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (30m)
- No lume
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 35 mm it sits compact and vintage-correct, a short 41 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- INI-35-LUC / B18-LUC-D-GD
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 35 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 41 mm
- Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- Lug width
- 18 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel, PVD gold coating
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- gold
- Dial finish
- Linen
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- pin buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes
- 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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