Charlie Paris Watch: Initial 36 Day/Night Aventurine

Initial 36 Day/Night Aventurine: a starry sky on the wrist

A simple movement of the wrist is all it takes for the blue to take on a new depth. The Charlie Paris Initial 36 Day/Night Aventurine, base reference IDN-36-004, plays with light through a dial speckled with reflections. Within the Initial collection, this version combines a dressy appeal with a very personal presence: discreet in its dimensions, yet expressive the moment you look at it closely.

The two-level aventurine glass dial owes its brilliance to fine copper particles trapped within the glass. Their distribution gives each dial its own unique pattern, somewhere between deep blue and shimmer. The applied indices and sword-shaped hands add depth to the reading. Surrounding it, the 36 mm 316L stainless steel case alternates between polished and brushed surfaces, while a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the whole.

Inside, the Citizen Miyota 82S7 automatic movement powers the hours, minutes, small seconds, and the day/night indicator. The sun and moon disc marks the rhythm of the day, without being confused with a moon phase. With a 40-hour power reserve and 21 jewels, this Japanese mechanism can also be admired through the transparent case back: a different perspective on the watch, once removed from the wrist.

With a thickness of 10 mm and a lug-to-lug length of 42 mm, the Initial 36 maintains a restrained silhouette. Six straps allow it to take on very different expressions: three-link steel, Milanese mesh, or leather in blue, brown, burgundy, or taupe. All are interchangeable without tools and have a width of 18 mm. Designed and assembled in France, this watch is water-resistant to 3 ATM, or 30 meters: a level of protection suited to daily splashes rather than swimming.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Charlie Paris
• Collection: Initial
• Movement: Automatic Citizen Miyota 82S7, 21 jewels
• Power reserve: 40 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, and day/night indicator
• Case: 316L stainless steel, polished and brushed finishes
• Diameter: 36 mm
• Lug-to-lug length: 42 mm
• Thickness: 10 mm
• Dial: Blue aventurine glass, applied indices
• Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Case back: Transparent
• Water resistance: 30 m / 3 ATM
• Straps: Three-link steel, Milanese mesh, blue, brown, burgundy, or taupe leather
• Strap width: 18 mm, interchangeable without tools
• Design and assembly: France
• Charlie Paris warranty: 2 years

Why choose this watch?

Firstly, for its 36 mm diameter. It provides measured elegance and lets the dial speak for itself without trying to occupy the entire wrist. The proportions of the case and its 10 mm thickness make it a watch that is easy to pair with formal attire as well as a simpler wardrobe.

Secondly, for this aventurine glass with its shifting reflections. Its interest is revealed in the light, beyond a simple blue color. The day/night indicator and small seconds introduce movement into the composition without cluttering the dial.

Finally, for the freedom offered by the six strap choices. The burgundy highlights the character of the dial, the taupe softens the contrasts, while the steel and Milanese mesh extend the finishes of the case. The automatic caliber and transparent case back add mechanical pleasure to this variety of styles.

About Charlie Paris

Since 2014, Charlie Paris has been developing French watchmaking where design counts as much as the pleasure of wearing a watch. The models are designed and assembled in their Parisian workshop, with particular attention to proportions, finishes, and the coherence of each collection.

The company combines this creative work with Japanese or Swiss movements depending on the model. Here, the Miyota caliber brings automatic mechanics to a watch whose identity remains resolutely Parisian: a sleek silhouette, an expressive dial, and details that reveal themselves day by day.

Discover our Charlie Paris collection and the different interpretations of the Initial collection. At PAUSE in Toulouse, we are here to help you choose the diameter and strap that best suit your wrist and your personal style of wearing a watch.