Credits: Article and images by Joshua Munchow @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/03/14/czapek-antarctique-tierra-adelie-orion-nebula-the-restraint-stands-out-2/
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In my eyes, the Antarctique collection is a perfect illustration of what makes Czapek great at what it does: offering a fantastic watch without trying to reinvent what a category can be, and in doing so develop pieces that are widely adored for having incredible style and sought-after details done in an entirely honest way.
Having been open about how it develops watches and who it works with to produce said watches from the very beginning of the brand’s existence, Czapek wonderfully encapsulates what enjoying making good watches can look like.
These Antarctique models make sense within the brand ideology, highlighting a level of humility that definitely could be adopted more around the Swiss watchmaking industry.
Given the success of the subscription edition, I am fairly confident that come the regular collection models, many more collectors are likely to want to adorn their wrists with the fabulous Antarctique. It could, by actively not trying too hard, become a modern masterpiece creeping its way into collections around the world.
The collecting community has been going a little bananas recently over a few specific models, so I recommend that those in the market for a solid, restrained steel sports watch take a look at Czapek. You may just be surprised at how much you appreciate the Antarctique Terre Adélie. I know I was.
As you discover the new boy on the block, how about I break that block down?
- Wowza Factor * 8.8 Sometimes subtlety can make a bigger wow than a bold design, and the Antarctique is a perfect example!
- Late Night Lust Appeal * 88» 862.985m/s2 Some people dance or workout before bed, but this watch has a low-key vibe that lets you chill. So while you definitely have that late-night lust, it allows you to drift off into your restful slumber.
- M.G.R. * 65 A brand-new proprietary movement with micro rotor, 65-hour power reserve, and very awesome skeletonization: you bet I want that!
- Added-Functionitis * Minor Another date indication, the oft-derided yet useful complication. I’d recommend children’s-strength Gotta-HAVE-That cream for the timely swelling!
- Ouch Outline * 8.8 Burned Lips and Mouth! I’m here to remind you that you need to always let bubbly cheese hot out of the oven cool before chomping down, otherwise you could experience some truly burned features. Still, I’d consider doing it again every day if it meant getting one of the new Antarctique models on my wrist!
- Mermaid Moment * Boldly Lean & Mean! When you realize that a brand put in a ton of effort to keep things simple and the result is expertly restrained, it’s only a matter of time before you are calling the preacher to set a date!
- Awesome Total * 786.6 Take the hours of power reserve (56) and multiply by the thickness of the case in millimeters (10.6), then add the number of components in Caliber SXH5 (193) and the result will be a not-so-restrained awesome total!
For more information, please visit www.czapek.com/product/orion-nebula.
Quick Facts Czapek & Cie. Antarctique Terre Adélie & Orion Nebula
Case: 40.5 x 10.6 mm, stainless steel with integrated, quick-change steel bracelet
Movement: automatic Caliber SXH5.01 with free-sprung balance, 28,800 vph/4Hz frequency, 65-hour power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds; date
Limitation: 99 pieces in subscription (sold out), 10-piece special edition Orion Nebula
Price: CHF 19,000 for Orion Nebula; CHF 18,000 for Terre Adélie subscription (sold out)
* This article was first published 21 June 2020 at Czapek Antarctique Tierra Adélie & Orion Nebula: The Restraint Stands Out
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Credits: Article and images by Joshua Munchow @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/03/14/czapek-antarctique-tierra-adelie-orion-nebula-the-restraint-stands-out-2/