Czapek

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by shkure

Congrats, that makes us two! I hear the Nubula is all sold out and apparently quite a few more people wanted one.


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So you’re the other to get this? Only 2 in the US. The CEO of Czepak told me the story of how the US got 2 when there was only 1 unspoken nebula available to sell worldwide.


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[wisguy]

The new sport watch... yawn.

Much like Lange's... we need some innovative design, seems like forever since a truly new design came along. Most "new" watches are retro inspired or derived from another watch.

[Pongster]

Originally Posted by wisguy

The new sport watch... yawn.

Much like Lange's... we need some innovative design, seems like forever since a truly new design came along. Most "new" watches are retro inspired or derived from another watch.

The next Genta has yet to be born i suppose.

Or maybe born but not yet an adult.


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[shkure]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

So you’re the other to get this? Only 2 in the US. The CEO of Czepak told me the story of how the US got 2 when there was only 1 unspoken nebula available to sell worldwide.


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Im not US based and i ordered it before it was available to the public ;)


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[vandyologist]

The Antarctique subscription sold out all 99 pieces! Glad I got my reservation in.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by vandyologist

I think it checks a different box especially with the easy of swap to a rubber or leather bracelet. It's more directly comparable to the VC Overseas IMO. I have a 5711 and I'm considering getting this one. Something different, you know?

Totally know what you mean, but feel the VC has a more distinct character. This Czapek, to my eyes, is a bit too tame. The quality looks beautiful though.

[AG23]

Originally Posted by vandyologist

The Antarctique subscription sold out all 99 pieces! Glad I got my reservation in.

Which dial colour did you go for?

Look forward to seeing it.

[shkure]

Cant wait for mine. Piece unique.




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[vandyologist]

Originally Posted by AG23

Which dial colour did you go for?

Look forward to seeing it.

Blue for me. Anticipate it will mostly live on the blue rubber strap.

[szabo_martin]

Put my deposit for the new Passage De Drake

[thrillhouse]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Put my deposit for the new Passage De Drake

Awesome, love the movement on these watches. Which dial/hand combo did you go with?

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Put my deposit for the new Passage De Drake

Oh cool! Welcome to the club. Waiting on my Terre Adelie...

[szabo_martin]

Originally Posted by thrillhouse

Awesome, love the movement on these watches. Which dial/hand combo did you go with?

I ordered the grey dial, silver second hand and a black strap but Im still on the fence with the red tip second hand and grey strap.. I put my build day in May so I have a little time

[AG23]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Put my deposit for the new Passage De Drake

Congrats- it looks great and quite a lot of changes from the original. The dial looks incredible. What colour did you go for and what’s the ETA?

Any word on yours @vandyologist?

Edit- answered whilst I was typing- I look forward to the incoming!

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

I ordered the grey dial, silver second hand and a black strap but Im still on the fence with the red tip second hand and grey strap.. I put my build day in May so I have a little time

Lovely choice. On my Terre Adelie I ordered the grey lamé (‘Secret Alloy’), red tipped second hand, and black rubber strap. I was offered to have the links brushed but opted to keep them polished as I think it’ll give the watch just a little bit more pop. Eager to see how it all turns out.

[uscmatt99]

I really like what they've done with the Passage De Drake. Very torn on the dial selection though. Right now, I'm leaning towards the white dial with red-tipped second hand. Hope I still have a bit of time to pull the trigger.

[JR16]

Anyone know what the lug to lug measurement is for these? I reached out to the company and somehow got a confusing answer.


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[mongrelnomoad]

Bloomin’ ‘eck. Just read on Instagram that the 40 grey dials are already sold out. That was quick...

[shkure]

I suspect most of the regular production will be sold out soon as well. Max capacity as mentioned in the Czapek website is 1 watch per day...


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[szabo_martin]

Yeah its kind of a cool process, you put the deposit then select your build day. The map blocks out the days already selected. I was hesitant since Czapek has heritage only in name, but I watched their video series on youtube and it made me appreciate the company quite a bit. They utilize several small companies in the area to produce their components and at 365 watches a year its crazy exclusive. Plus as someone above mentioned they allow customizing of your own watch other companies don't or would only allow on extremely expensive pieces for celebrity clients . Has anyone here received the antarctique yet?

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Yeah its kind of a cool process, you put the deposit then select your build day. The map blocks out the days already selected. I was hesitant since Czapek has heritage only in name, but I watched their video series on youtube and it made me appreciate the company quite a bit. They utilize several small companies in the area to produce their components and at 365 watches a year its crazy exclusive. Plus as someone above mentioned they allow customizing of your own watch other companies don't or would only allow on extremely expensive pieces for celebrity clients . Has anyone here received the antarctique yet?

It’s a real breath of fresh air how open they are about their partners, and their history. Every time I’ve reached out to the company (including the CEO) they’ve answered almost immediately with frank and forthright no bs answers. Truly refreshing...

[uscmatt99]

Just put down my deposit after some hemming and hawing. Very excited!

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Just put down my deposit after some hemming and hawing. Very excited!

Congratulations.
I ordered mine last July and was informed that it may be ready to ship in January or feb. I’m hoping sooner rather than later.


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[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

Congratulations.
I ordered mine last July and was informed that it may be ready to ship in January or feb. I’m hoping sooner rather than later.


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Thanks

It's been a great experience thus far, I'm looking forward to seeing pics and hearing opinions from everyone who ordered from the first batch. The personal touches and options to customize a bit are so refreshing.

I emailed the boutique/digital manager with some questions the day before the launch, almost all of which were answered on launch day on the website. Just today I got a correspondence regarding the manufacturing date. I'd wanted to use my birthday, but as it was outside the window, I decided on my first son's birthday instead. He wanted some clarification so he could ensure it arrived on my birthday a few weeks after manufacture was complete. I like feeling like a valued customer, rather than an outsider scrumming for an impossible to get "base" luxury watch, it really sweetens the deal.

For now I've decided on the Ice White dial, red tipped hand, and the grey calf with red stitch strap. Very different look from others in my small collection, so I'm excited to see how it all plays out.

[vh2k]

I don’t have a Czapek... but I saw a piece a few months ago that definitely caught my eye.

[shkure]

This one is a stunner as well. Secret alloy dial, unpainted.


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[szabo_martin]

Anyone get their Antartique yet?

[shkure]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Anyone get their Antartique yet?

i have

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by shkure

i have

You lucky duck!


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[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by vandyologist

Anyone have one? Thoughts/reviews? Who’s excited about their sport watch (Antarctique) release next week?

would not have heard of them were it not for you. so thanks. i'm not your typical rolex zombie but no where near up on haute horologie

these guys remind me of moser, i like it.