Day/Night: The complication that elegantly punctuates your daily life

When mechanics become poetic with the Initial Open Heart Day/Night

Time isn't just measured in passing seconds. It's experienced in rhythm with light, from sunrise to the heart of the night. To kick off this year, we wanted to bring a new dimension to our iconic Initial collection.

We are proud to unveil today our 5 new creations: the Initial Open Heart Day/Night. A fascinating encounter between watchmaking technique (the open heart) and celestial poetry (the day/night disc), all designed and assembled in France.

A window onto time and mechanics

This new collection stands out thanks to the combination of two elements that delight watch enthusiasts:

The Open Heart: Through the dial, an opening reveals the beating of the Citizen Miyota Calibre 82S7 automatic movement. You can observe the balance wheel in action, the true beating heart of your watch, powered by the energy of your movements.

The Day/Night Complication: Unlike a moon phase (which follows a 29.5-day cycle), the Day/Night disc is synchronized to 24 hours. The sun illuminates the dial during your active hours, giving way to the moon and stars as evening begins.

It's a living spectacle: your watch changes its face throughout the day.

For Him: The Initial Open Heart Day/Night

For this men's version, we crafted a 40mm 316L stainless steel case with clean lines, striking the perfect balance between classicism and modernity. The sunburst dial plays with the light and is available in three distinctive colors:

Initial - Open Heart Day/Night - Blue : A true classic of watchmaking, deep and elegant. Its sunburst finish captures the light and offers a striking contrast with the exposed silver mechanism.

Initial - Open Heart Day/Night - Bordeaux : A bold and warm shade, ideal for those looking for a piece with a strong personality.

Initial - Open Heart Day/Night - Taupe : A subtle and very contemporary mineral color that goes with everything from a suit to a casual weekend look.

Robust with its sapphire glass and waterproof, it is designed to accompany you every day, year after year.

For Her: The Initial 36 Open Heart Day/Night

Designed to age gracefully, the women's version features a modest 36mm diameter, ideal for all wrists. Here, the exposed mechanism becomes a jewel in itself.

We have chosen to offer this model in precious finishes to enhance the interplay of light of the complication:

INITIAL 36 - Open Heart Day/Night - Gold : Luminous and sunny, it catches the eye and affirms a chic and timeless style.

INITIAL 36 - Open Heart Day/Night - Rose Gold : A softer, more romantic and very current shade, which blends perfectly with the poetry of the starry disc.

The Art of Time, by Charlie Paris

Behind the dial's poetic beauty lies the precision of the craftsmanship. True to our values, these five new creations are brought to life in France, assembled by hand by our watchmakers. More than just a measuring instrument, we have designed these timepieces as true companions: a tireless beating heart housed in unalterable steel, ready to stand the test of time without showing its age.

And because no two days are alike, your watch should be as changeable as the sky. Thanks to our interchangeable strap system, it transforms in an instant. From patinated leather for daytime to a shimmering Milanese mesh for evening, it adapts to your mood, from sunrise to sunset.