Czapek

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by greentimgreen

I thought this was an interesting Japan only LE





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Funny when you think you know what’s available to see you don’t really know. I’m not sure I like the idea of a country specific model with czapek. How is it a country like japan is selected instead of others. I’m also unhappy that different design cues are available but not disclosed.


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[dchang81]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Not only that but if you want to sell customers on placing an order it’s nice to say here check this preowned one out we have for xxxx over msrp. Clients who are willing to wait can pay msrp.

Nice way to drive FOMO. See it all the time with some prominent gray dealers. A watch "sells" immediately, then somehow the same watch is posted again at a higher price a few weeks later.

[ILoveFerrari]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

Funny when you think you know what’s available to see you don’t really know. I’m not sure I like the idea of a country specific model with czapek. How is it a country like japan is selected instead of others. I’m also unhappy that different design cues are available but not disclosed.


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wow, Japanese LE. Collaboration with cellphone video game - puzzles and dragons. Too cool, I am sure kids love it. I think this is overall in sync with one thing - not being exclusive. When you have so called LE for different colors, when you can just go online to order it, why not make a Collab with kids video game.

If Collab with Hypebeast or Hodinkee.com, I can understand. But this? nah...

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[jcarm981]

I just hope they don’t end up going the way of grand Seiko where every release is some type of limited edition. That Japan LE looks really nice though.

[bibbi]

Is it legit in first place? Not a fake piece of news? Sounds too bizzarre for Czapek to engage in such a collab.

[ILoveFerrari]

Originally Posted by bibbi

Is it legit in first place? Not a fake piece of news? Sounds too bizzarre for Czapek to engage in such a collab.

Apparently it is legit. Only 10 available for 30k. Lol

Plus it turns out the puzzle and dragons is very popular kids game in Japan. Grand Seiko making Japan specific LE is a given for the brand being Japanese.

Well AP has Black Panther too, whatever. At least Czapek does not have a comic dragon on the dial.

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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ilovegt

Well AP has Black Panther too, whatever. At least Czapek does not have a comic dragon on the dial.

Dragon could be fine as long as they are more careful than AP about positioning its tail.

[Nathan_]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Dragon could be fine as long as they are more careful than AP about positioning its tail.

[Manamana]

Beautiful watches from this company, I watched everything on Czapek on Youtube. The CEO is active, and very hard working, I love his passion for the brand.

[Bug04]

Totally agree. I 100% ❤️ Antarctique but, so far, for a single and young ref: Abyss SE, Emerald SE, Nebula SE, Fratello LE, Roaring LE, Monochrome LE…
And, cumulatively, around 15 dial colors when summing up Adelie, Drake, SE and LE…

Originally Posted by jcarm981

I just hope they don’t end up going the way of grand Seiko where every release is some type of limited edition.

[Chiboy]

So.....I went into a watch shop for the first time in three years yesterday. I had seen that there was a Daytona like mine for sale at a seemingly ridiculous price, and that it was 3 or 4 miles from me, and decided to go in. While there, I was shown a bunch of their watches for sale, including the blue Czapek mentioned here. I did think the dial was beautiful, as was the bracelet. So it got me intrigued and I found this thread which I have read all of over the last day. Wow, interesting to learn about it and feel the hype/enthusiasm build over the year plus of this thread.

I don't see myself paying $45k for a SS three hander from a ten year old company, but I am intrigued.

[Cru Jones]

^ Interesting example. It's probably the lighting in the store, but it neither looks like the new "Glacier Blue" nor the "Deep Blue" Passage de Drake. The red hand also is custom (I think...?).

Also interesting is the over 2x price that AD is asking....

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

^ Interesting example. It's probably the lighting in the store, but it neither looks like the new "Glacier Blue" nor the "Deep Blue" Passage de Drake. The red hand also is custom (I think...?).

Also interesting is the over 2x price that AD is asking....

You can specify all-steel, red tip, or all-red for the second hand at the time of order.

Mine has a red tip.

[dpap]

Reserved a 38.5mm salmon, 6.75 inch wrist. Any thoughts on rubber straps? I am between grey, blue or maybe white?

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by dpap

Reserved a 38.5mm salmon, 6.75 inch wrist. Any thoughts on rubber straps? I am between grey, blue or maybe white?

I’d opt for grey with salmon.

[Bug04]

Salmon dial + grey rubber = 👍

Originally Posted by dpap

Reserved a 38.5mm salmon, 6.75 inch wrist. Any thoughts on rubber straps? I am between grey, blue or maybe white?

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by Bug04

Salmon dial + grey rubber = 👍

x2

[BerninaGrey]

Went with 38.5mm Salmon - Have requested better colour match options for strap, possibly tan brown/orange, let’s see what Czapek come back with

[BrunoMalik]

Love this dial


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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by dpap

Reserved a 38.5mm salmon, 6.75 inch wrist. Any thoughts on rubber straps? I am between grey, blue or maybe white?

Well, errrr, ummm... if you're asking me i always say 'get them all'. How about a nice leather strap (or three) too with a buckle?

[dpap]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Well, errrr, ummm... if you're asking me i always say 'get them all'. How about a nice leather strap (or three) too with a buckle?

Hahaha. I love swapping straps but at 800 / strap I need to be picky. I suspect I will go with the gray one.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by dpap

Hahaha. I love swapping straps but at 800 / strap I need to be picky. I suspect I will go with the gray one.

Well... yes, their system brings added costs. They're aware. Personally, am daring to tempt fate and you can get just the rubber for $300, though be forewarned changing straps brings out tools... and risks.

[Bug04]

Anyone from Czapek here (I am sure there is) who can confirm/deny such umpteenth LE, this time for JP mkt? In collaboration with a … videogamer?
I cannot hide that this proliferation of colors, LEs sometimes also very similar and only dedicated to specific markets, and (if true) this time through an at least unusual collaboration, is somehow jeopardizing my perception of the brand. Still love it but just a couple of years ago I was very excited now I am no more 100% sure about its mid/long term positioning.

Originally Posted by ilovegt

Apparently it is legit. Only 10 available for 30k. Lol

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[erik12300]

Originally Posted by BrunoMalik

Love this dial


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$95K?! Does Chrono24 show closing prices? Curious if it sells anywhere near the list price. Doubt someone would pay that much. Glad I pushed to get the Abyss model

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by erik12300

$95K?! Does Chrono24 show closing prices? Curious if it sells anywhere near the list price. Doubt someone would pay that much. Glad I pushed to get the Abyss model

No, it doesn’t.

[Patek_collector]

Just received the veridian green… looks stunning and i like the dial. However, the issue is faced is that when i used rhe tool to make the bracelet smaller, the pin linking the 2 lugs became lose and is not holding tight so it can fall down. Not sure if anyone had this issue with the bracelet.
Otherwise, the watch is superb.

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Just received the veridian green… looks stunning and i like the dial. However, the issue is faced is that when i used rhe tool to make the bracelet smaller, the pin linking the 2 lugs became lose and is not holding tight so it can fall down. Not sure if anyone had this issue with the bracelet.
Otherwise, the watch is superb.

Green is perhaps their best yet... Sorry about the pin problems. Otherwise, what a great purchase!

[bullies]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Just received the veridian green… looks stunning and i like the dial. However, the issue is faced is that when i used rhe tool to make the bracelet smaller, the pin linking the 2 lugs became lose and is not holding tight so it can fall down. Not sure if anyone had this issue with the bracelet.
Otherwise, the watch is superb.

Congrats, looks fantastic
From everything I've read they'll have your bracelet figured out quickly

[Patek_collector]

I figured it out myself. They send many extra lugs which is great. All good now and i like it


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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

I figured it out myself. They send many extra lugs which is great. All good now and i like it

That's GREAT news!

It'll be interesting to see how changing rubber bands will be as i went for just the rubber instead of all the metal bits attached too.