If the roots of the brand are connected to François Czapek, a Czech-born Polish watchmaker who fled to Geneva in 1832, Czapek was resuscitated in 2015 thanks to equity crowdfunding. In just a few years, the brand has gained respect among independent watchmaking brands, presenting no fewer than four different collections. After the elegant Quai […]
Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch (or integrated watch design) over the past years. Demand has skyrocketed over the years, driven by iconic models, but now numerous new players… Once limited to higher-end brands, the market has expanded with more affordable options. Last year, we looked […]
The vast majority of watches are made of stainless steel, for very practical reasons. It’s affordable, relatively easy to machine and finish and will last you a lifetime. But, for some that’s not enough and luckily there are plenty of alternatives. There’s of course the option for precious metals such as gold or platinum, or […]
In every Buying Guide, we like to group together a set of watches around a common theme, a shared feature or even with similar functions. That can be anything from watches intended for diving, using a fresh new colour or perhaps sharing the occasion of being presented during the same fair. When we were putting […]
Although we saw plenty of very cool and innovative watches, it’s hard to ignore the continuing popularity of the luxury sports watch. With iconic entries like the Royal Oak and Nautilus still being very hard to obtain – both for their premium prices and limited supply – we’re always happy to spot alternatives. From indie […]
With Zach’s regularly scheduled programming interrupted by a Japan trip with Grand Seiko, I thought I’d wind you down for this week. With releases still coming in strong even after the biggest watch fair of the year wrapped up, we’ve got two releases from opposing ends of the horological spectrum. The rest is as you’d … Continued
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Independent watchmaker Czapek launched its first luxury sports watch – the Antarctique – with an in-house movement in 2020, with the inaugural Terre Adélie edition. Sporting different dial colours and textures and two case sizes, the 40.5mm edition of the Antarctique has been selected by Collective Horology for its fourth collaboration watch. The turquoise enamel […]
Czapek has expanded their best-selling integrated Antarctique line with the stunning open-worked Révélation The new in-house SXH7 auto-winding movement is an evolution of their SXH5, completely reworked for maximum visual impact on both sides The Révélation is also the first non-chrono Antarctique with a skeletonised dial Open-worked dials can be one of the most thrilling … Continued
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The exact date of origin, and who discovered or developed the process of Aventurine glass remains unknown. It’s believed to be discovered by chance and first seen in Murano, Venice, at the beginning of the 17th century. Aventurine glass is made by adding metallic parts to heated crushed glass causing the particles to crystallise as […]
The Czapek Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector brings attention to negative space in a refreshing way. The new anthracite dial is inspired by the clear and dark skies of Antarctica. The use of titanium means the whole watch weighs only 95g. Reviving an extinct watch brand can often lead to the creative trap of rehashing vintage … Continued
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