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#301 | |
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![]() How were you able to order so soon? I read earlier in this thread that it wouldn't be available until Q1/Q2 of next year. Which seconds hand configuration did you go with? Since the dial has the small, red triangle above the 12 I'm thinking of going with the standard red tip. Full red might be too much red. |
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#302 |
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interesting brand....
i am considering the tourbillon, place vendome, dark matter. anyone has any feedback on this watch? i am completely new to Czapek and my collection is mainly PAtek.
thanks for your feedback |
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#304 |
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Wow I'm so impressed with Czapek that I instantaneously pulled the trigger on a Salmon dial Antarctique. I had 6 Rolex with me to compare. Yes, they somewhat paled in comparison.
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#306 |
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very nice!
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#307 |
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really beautiful
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#308 |
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It's official, Viridian Green Antarctique is on its way! I'll post pics when I get it... I must admit Pierre Millasson and Dave Sergeant have been AMAZING to deal with.
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![]() Last edited by nellyregulate; 2 December 2021 at 10:34 AM.. Reason: Photo is tilted wrong |
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#310 |
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#311 |
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Gorgeous~~
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#312 |
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Damnnnnn.....how do you like it in person? Im pretty excited, re-watched all the youtube antarctique videos put out by Czapek. I cant get over the fact its an independent company, "in house" movement. I use quotes since they use several small contractors but its their movement. Seems the amount of hands on work to make one is quite onerous
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#313 |
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Ps Im glad they ditched the 12 and went with the double claws... to my eyes its more aesthetically pleasing
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#314 | |
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The Viridian Green definitely combines the best aspects of the Terre Adelie and Passage de Drake! |
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This and also the starting point of the claws looks better in this version than the Passage de Drake. None of the timepieces look bad of course… Czapek is truly amazing!
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#317 |
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Yes it seems if you look at 20 different pictures the dial looks different in each one... from a bright green to a dark turquoise. I think they nailed the color down. It was hard spending this $ on a "new" watch brand but when I see the amount of hand work done on each piece it is pretty special
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#318 |
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https://youtu.be/dp7ijpjjja8
Here at 6.00 mins they show the new models from Dubai Watch Week. I'm getting the salmon one. It looks super crisp. |
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Love how open, honest and candid Xavier is in that interview. That forthright lack of bullshit has defined my dealings with the brand, and is such a breath of fresh air in the current climate.
Congrats on the success. Well deserved. |
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i am offered the green version from someone who got it already...
but wants to sell it at the same price.
interested to get your thoughts, specially if anyone already got the green (Fratello x Czapek) version... i am completely new to Czapek. thanks for your feedback. |
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And in case you pass, would he sell it to somebody else, too? |
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#322 |
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Not much point getting others opinions, all you can do is your own research and decide if you want it. I felt that a watch from an independent with the amount of work, and the limited production numbers it was a cool watch to add to the collection. Its not a stainless Daytona, Royal Oak or Nautilus so there's no guarantee on future value. That said they sold all pieces in 40 minutes so some people want them.
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#323 |
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Have you received yours, now?
Even the red one has been sold out within a day. I was offered one but I passed. And by the time I wrote my sales guy, he said it's been sold anyway (3hrs timeframe) |
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#324 |
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Its being shipped via UPS as we speak. I'm honestly excited for this one, Im curious how this boutique brand will grow. A major part of the process was the hands on from Czapek and Fratello so I wonder if it will stay as intimate or if it will become an AD experience like other brands. The price is a bit of a mind bender too since it is a relatively unknown brand but from the Antartique youtube videos it does seem the product is on par with the best of them, in which case its actually not priced bad at all.
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#325 |
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he does not want it. i am still deciding on it and will let you know in 24 hours, but the watch looks stunning... it is just i feel it is a lot of money for a brand i dont know if it will stay. will have a drink tonight and will decide!
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#326 | |
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At the current price, and relative to its peers, I consider it a bit of a bargain. It's such a great watch I basically haven't taken it off all year. ![]() (Just realised I got soya sauce on my sweater at lunch - doh!) |
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#327 |
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That's true you were one of the first to take the plunge. When you look at the construction of the watch and the companies involved in manufacturing them they are a bit of a bargain for the time being. They have wait lists now so Im sure things will change
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#328 | |
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You are on OG. Our Antarctiques are one of the few that got shipped before the end of 2020. Unfortunately, i didnt stop there. I have 4 more coming (Emerald iceberg, Rattrapante, Salmon and Glacier blue). I need a therapist. OP, happy to buy the Fratello edition if you decide not to. One of the few im missing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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