Initial - Slim - Phantom
$695999
40 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Charlie Paris Initial Slim - Phantom is perfect for those who appreciate subtle elegance in watch design. Its clean lines and quality materials, like the PVD coated steel and sapphire crystal, make it both durable and chic. With a solid automatic movement and a refined aesthetic, it offers excellent value for a sophisticated timepiece.
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Dessinée et assemblée en France, l'Initial Slim cadran noir présente des lignes épurées, au design à la fois classique et contemporain. Cette montre automatique pour homme au boîtier en acier 316L pvd noir de 40mm de diamètre, verre saphir et bracelets interchangeables, 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 8.6mm 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
- INI-40-020 / B20-104-C
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Sand-Blasted
- Indices
- applique hour index
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- leather or Milanese mesh
- Clasp
- branded buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
- 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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