Czapek

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

I was able to order one the Rattrapantes. Arrival hopefully in late November. :)

Originally Posted by BrunoMalik

Congrats on getting an allocation, that makes us two.

However, im flipping mine for UUUUGE profit (Trump voice).

Just kidding, would never sell it.


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That makes three of us.

Which hands did you gents pick for your allocation?

[eiesh]

This might not be economical for Czapek but I pray they only make 77 pieces of the Rattrapante and move on to other complications in dress watches.



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[illiguy]

How many folks here with the Antarctique were converts or add-ones from Nautilus, Royal Oak and Overseas ownership?

[BrunoMalik]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

That makes three of us.

Which hands did you gents pick for your allocation?

I chose full red initially, but then i chickened out and switched to red tip. Im sure ill change it again a few times before it gets delivered.


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[nellyregulate]

Originally Posted by eiesh

This might not be economical for Czapek but I pray they only make 77 pieces of the Rattrapante and move on to other complications in dress watches.



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It’ll be interesting to see. They were careful with regards to the 99 owners of the Terre Adelie when they released the Passage de Drake. I also have a Rattrapante coming and wouldn’t mind your scenario playing out!

[BrunoMalik]

Originally Posted by nellyregulate

It’ll be interesting to see. They were careful with regards to the 99 owners of the Terre Adelie when they released the Passage de Drake. I also have a Rattrapante coming and wouldn’t mind your scenario playing out!

I dont think the Antactique Rattrapante will ever be produced in big numbers because the movement is very complicated to make.

I suspect Czapek might come up with a standard Chrono ala Royal Oak 26331 and Nautilus 5980 as a series production and save the Rattrapante for special editions only.


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[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by illiguy

How many folks here with the Antarctique were converts or add-ones from Nautilus, Royal Oak and Overseas ownership?

Not really a convert or add-on person here as I have never owned any of the big 3 sports steel watches. I had passed on Royal Oaks (15400 and 26331) and Overseas in the past, and one of my biggest regrets is not getting the 15400 blue from the Vegas boutique back when I had the chance. I've never even tried on a Nautilus.

While the Overseas line plays in the same space as the Antarctique, I'm not in love with the designs overall. To be honest if I was given the opportunity to trade my Antarctique for a 15500 it would be a very tough call for me. In the current environment, I bet I would out of the strong pull of FOMO. But if both were readily available I'd go with the Czapek. It sits better on my wrist, I like the 6:00 date window, easily interchangeable bracelet and rubber or leather straps, and the movement is way more interesting. In the end, I'd probably get both but with different dial colors to shake things up.

[mongrelnomoad]

Not really a convert, but I also own an Aquanaut and a RO.

[kohuti02]

Originally Posted by illiguy

How many folks here with the Antarctique were converts or add-ones from Nautilus, Royal Oak and Overseas ownership?

I've just got an email about my Antarctique being shipped today. An 8 month wait.

I'm adding it to Nautilus, RO and OS line-up. I'll complete it with Urban Jurgensen One...hopefully🤞🤞🤞

[Nicof]

Well I really liked the Antarctique in the pictures and came quite close to ordering one in July but when I saw it in person in the boutique and tried it on it just didn’t do it for me unfortunately. I also own a Nautilus and a 15202 and I just don’t think the Czapek is comparable. Just my opinion!


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[hankae]

Originally Posted by Nicof

Well I really liked the Antarctique in the pictures and came quite close to ordering one in July but when I saw it in person in the boutique and tried it on it just didn’t do it for me unfortunately. I also own a Nautilus and a 15202 and I just don’t think the Czapek is comparable. Just my opinion!


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Not comparable in terms of what? Exclusivity? Finishing? Uniqueness? Pricing?

[Nicof]

Originally Posted by hankae

Not comparable in terms of what? Exclusivity? Finishing? Uniqueness? Pricing?

Overall impression really…the czapek is a lovely watch with a cool movement and I really wanted to like it but I just wasn’t attracted to it when it was in my hands. Don’t really care much about exclusivity, uniqueness or pricing if I’m not attracted to the watch.


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[hankae]

Originally Posted by Nicof

Overall impression really…the czapek is a lovely watch with a cool movement and I really wanted to like it but I just wasn’t attracted to it when it was in my hands. Don’t really care much about exclusivity, uniqueness or pricing if I’m not attracted to the watch.


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Oh so it was just that you didn’t like it, not that it was “not comparable” in some way to the AP or PP, right?

I’m curious because I want to purchase an Antarctique. If you felt it was inferior I was just curious what was inferior or not comparable.

[Nicof]

Originally Posted by hankae

Oh so it was just that you didn’t like it, not that it was “not comparable” in some way to the AP or PP, right?

I’m curious because I want to purchase an Antarctique. If you felt it was inferior I was just curious what was inferior or not comparable.

Yeah that’s right. Wouldn’t say it is inferior, just not comparable in terms of design and aesthetic in my eyes that’s all.


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[illiguy]

The antarctique really drew my attention, but I ultimately went with the VC Overseas 3 hander. This coming from someone who had a 5711 and has a 15202. I liked the LE of 99 more than the passage de drake, and the LE was impossible to get. Tempting but just couldn’t pull trigger. Was therefore curious how others decided for or against.

[BrunoMalik]

I have both the Antarctique and RO 15500. I must say the Antarctique wears better but RO has the nicer bracelet. If i was forced to sell one, id let go the RO. It just does not get much wrist time since the Antarctique joined the collection.

The Overseas never really attracted me. Way too big and bulky and lacks the sophistication of others. Feels like it was designed by some suit at Richemont.


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[eiesh]

More dial colors of the Antartique will be released in 2022 (Glacier Blue & Salmon) as well as Ladies version.

A limited edition will be released before the end of the year.

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[hankae]

Originally Posted by eiesh

More dial colors of the Antartique will be released in 2022 (Glacier Blue & Salmon) as well as Ladies version.

A limited edition will be released before the end of the year.

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I really like this dial color!

[Gaphle]

Hi guys,
I’ve received the mail asking for split-second hands color and engraving.
I’m getting full red hands. What do you guys think about engraving?
Would anyone engrave “drive safe myself” to a 50 grand watch?

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by Gaphle

Hi guys,
I’ve received the mail asking for split-second hands color and engraving.
I’m getting full red hands. What do you guys think about engraving?
Would anyone engrave “drive safe myself” to a 50 grand watch?

I'd go with "bad mofo" or "rich AF" if I were to do engraving. YMMV.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by Gaphle

Hi guys,
I’ve received the mail asking for split-second hands color and engraving.
I’m getting full red hands. What do you guys think about engraving?
Would anyone engrave “drive safe myself” to a 50 grand watch?

Originally Posted by texasmade

I'd go with "bad mofo" or "rich AF" if I were to do engraving. YMMV.

Neither are my style (the first belongs to someone else, and the others are too on-the-nose).

If it were me, for me, it would be something simple like initials, a memorable date or event, or something obscure and irreverent, like 'Mine'. Or 'by Timex'. Or 'Ageing in Split Seconds'.

I left my Czapek blank, to be honest. Felt more honest that way. If my wife every buys me a watch as a present, I hope that one will be engraved.

[BrunoMalik]

Originally Posted by Gaphle

Hi guys,
I’ve received the mail asking for split-second hands color and engraving.
I’m getting full red hands. What do you guys think about engraving?
Would anyone engrave “drive safe myself” to a 50 grand watch?

I was planning to engrave mine with “NOT FOR SALE”, but after some deliberation, im leaving it blank.


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[Stranger]

There are plenty of good mottos in Latin to be used depending on your outlook in life. E.g., "Memento Mori", if you're a Stoic...

[eiesh]

The Salmon dial Antarctique from EsperLuxe's IG story

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[szabo_martin]

Looks nice.. nice warm dial

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by eiesh

The Salmon dial Antarctique from EsperLuxe's IG story

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Imagine that with the Terre Adelie’s lame dial, with the elongated markers and no 12. It’d be amazing.

[Sjmoore11]

Woohoo! Ordered in April and finally arrived. It was worth the wait.

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by Sjmoore11

Woohoo! Ordered in April and finally arrived. It was worth the wait.

Congratulations, it looks really sharp on you!

[Longhorn]

Curious on everyone's thoughts on the bracelet? Well thought out and designed or an afterthought?

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by Longhorn

Curious on everyone's thoughts on the bracelet? Well thought out and designed or an afterthought?

Well thought out for sure!