Reading Time: 6 minutesGeneva, August 2023 – Czapek & Cie unveils Place Vendôme Complicité, a unique reinterpretation of a double escapement combination initially created in 1930 and very rare in wristwatches. Two independent oscillators beat at their own pace, with any rate variations balanced by a differential at 12 o’clock, all beautifully laidContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesGeneva, March 2023 – Czapek & Cie has launched a brand new model in its Antarctique collection – Titanium ‘Dark Sector’. This new three-hand timepiece takes a serene, geometrical approach to the display of time and remains true to the company’s dedication to top-tier manufacturing and finishing.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesGeneva, August 2022 – Czapek & Cie has announced the release of two new models for its Quai des Bergues guilloché “Ricochet” line. Besides striking new enamel colours, lovers of fine mechanics will find an exciting, redesigned movement inside.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesCzapek introduces Antarctique S – an elegant new case size for slimmer wrists. Two years after the successful launch of the Antarctique line, sporting chic enters fresh territory with a 38.5mm case and an array of new dials.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast year we witnessed a plethora of haute horlogerie timepieces. Between them, stands out a small independent with a phenomenal complication. I talk about Czapek & Cie and their spectacular Antarctique Rattrapante. The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante is an old idea and a personal dream to fulfil of Xavier de Roquemaurel,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesGeneva, February 2022 – Czapek introduces two new hues to its successful Antarctique Passage de Drake family of watches. The Passage de Drake Glacier Blue, which will be part of the regular collection, and the Passage de Drake Salmon, a limited edition of 99 pieces.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesCzapek & Cie supports Only Watch for the third time with a unique piece, inspired by this year’s Only Watch official hues – Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante “Sunrise”.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesGeneva Watch Days 2021 – for me: 5 days, 28 brands, 38 meetings (including the social events), a lot of champagne and just a few hours of sleep. But the most important would be the chance to see present and future releases. This will be a short presentation of myContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesCzapek & Cie has released the latest model in its Antarctique family of timekeepers. The split-second chronograph takes this modern and sportive line deeper into grande complication territory. The Antarctique Rattrapante is the first split-second chronograph whose fascinating mechanism is visible from the dial side.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesGeneva, April 2021 – The third chapter of the Antarctique hand-varnished dial is unveiled – Czapek Antarctique Emerald Iceberg. Following the galactic inspiration of the Orion Nebula and the descent into the underwater world of the Abyss, comes the ephemeral mystery of the Emerald Iceberg. Another nature-inspired limited edition poweredContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesGeneva, February 2021 – Czapek & Cie unveils a new version of its Faubourg de Cracovie chronograph for the first time in 18-carat gold. The Océan d’Or in 5N rose gold will be limited to 8 pieces, while the 2N yellow gold version will be a “mirror piece” edition ofContinue Reading