The Czapek Antarctique represents the brand’s entry into the competitive integrated sports watch market. It stands out for its custom-developed, micro-rotor automatic caliber and highly detailed case finishing.
Overview
Brand: Czapek
Model: Antarctique
Collection: Antarctique
Price: £18,500 GBP
Website: czapek.com
Specifications
Case Diameter: 40.5mm
Thickness: 10.6mm
Lug to Lug: 45.0mm
Lug Width: Integrated
Water Resistance: 120m
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap/Bracelet: Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet
Design & Wearability
The case has brushed surfaces and a polished slope bezel. The dial features a custom hand-grained finish (e.g. passage de drake) with applied indices, completed by a comfortable, C-link integrated steel bracelet.
Movement & Performance
Driven by the in-house automatic caliber SXH5. It is powered by a solid platinum micro-rotor, featuring seven open-worked bridges that showcase the train and balance wheel, finished with hand-bevelled edges.
Official Website
Czapek Antarctique product page
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