Czapek

[AG23]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

I did that

That looks great- would definitely be my choice as well.

[szabo_martin]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

Martin… we wre waiting for your pictures


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Headed home tomorrow!

[szabo_martin]

Not the best pics but for tonight

[CasinoRoyale_007]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Not the best pics but for tonight

LOVE the applied logo, the "claws" (indices), and the stairway to heaven dial here...imo it's like the best of both worlds (between the Terre Adelie and Passage de Drake).

Even now that people can customize the Passage the Drake, the green / viridian dial will still stand out!

[szabo_martin]

It was interesting, when I first opened the box I was a bit underwhelmed… actually got a bit nervous. As I started handling it and put it on it started growing on me. The clasp feels super delicate tho, not sure if it’s just me? It’s probably tougher than it seems but it’s tiny

[Patek_collector]

how do you like the dial... and the overall feeling of the watch comparing to the others you have?

[szabo_martin]

It feels nice on the wrist. The bracelet plays with the light which is cool and the dial really changes tones dependent on light. Size wise wears really nice looks about right on my wrist, wears flat. Doesn’t have quite the level of details on the case the Pateks do but I mean for a new company it’s an amazing first attempt. The movement is very different so can’t compare them head to head. Pateks are super traditional in style and finish where as Czapek is very modern. The micro rotor is cool. Patek and Rolex use a small ceramic ball on a spring for the clasp where Czapek uses a metal pin that’s angle cut. The more I wear it I’ll update you guys. So far though seems good.. only been an hour or so with it

[Schweinwerfer]

Congratulations to your watch Mr Szabo (Hungarian? ;))
Actually I think the first underwhelmedness might have to do with the green dial. Its maybe a bit too playful for such a high end watch. I think the dark blue is a tad more loveable. But let's wait what feelings it evokes once you see it in full daylight...

[Schweinwerfer]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

It was interesting, when I first opened the box I was a bit underwhelmed… actually got a bit nervous. As I started handling it and put it on it started growing on me. The clasp feels super delicate tho, not sure if it’s just me? It’s probably tougher than it seems but it’s tiny

You'll get the new clasp later anyway

[Patek_collector]

I think the colour will grow on him with time. I felt it is the colour that is making it different. I maybe wrong. Will see his opinion as he uses the watch.


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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Not the best pics but for tonight

Would love to see pics without the plastic wrapper. Why is plastic still on the timepiece?

[MostlyCloudy]

sick piece!!!!!

[szabo_martin]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Would love to see pics without the plastic wrapper. Why is plastic still on the timepiece?

Just because I literally walked in the door from the airport pulled out the box and opened it. I’m going to unwrap it today and dive into it a little. It didn’t come with the clasp for the rubber strap or the adjustment tool. There was a note in the box saying they’re delayed and will ship in the future.

[szabo_martin]

Fratello included a little leather card holder and a key chain… don’t know what the key gain is for? It has two ends that unscrew and a bunch of rubber o rings on it

[szabo_martin]

Nvm it’s a pin pusher collapsible screw driver

[szabo_martin]

Couple more shots

[Schweinwerfer]

I find it striking!
The pics from the member before you with the viridian were a bit underwhelming.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Just because I literally walked in the door from the airport pulled out the box and opened it. I’m going to unwrap it today and dive into it a little. It didn’t come with the clasp for the rubber strap or the adjustment tool. There was a note in the box saying they’re delayed and will ship in the future.

Oh my, first, welcome home.

Second, congratulations!!!

Yes, makes perfect sense. She looks sensational!

[Aplover5]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Couple more shots

She’s a beauty!

[QuantumOceanLawyer]

And you have the full orange hand.




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[Schweinwerfer]

Originally Posted by QuantumOceanLawyer

And you have the full orange hand.




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I hope it's growing on you!

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by QuantumOceanLawyer

And you have the full orange hand.

We need an orange rubber strap option

Pleeeeeeease Czapek

[QuantumOceanLawyer]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

We need an orange rubber strap option

Pleeeeeeease Czapek

That would be awesome. I still don’t have a buckle for my rubber strap that came with it.


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[szabo_martin]

Oooh that makes the dial pop! Looks great with the full orange seconds hand.

[szabo_martin]

Looking at Chrono doesn’t seem there is a ton of demand for these watches. There’s 2 Antarctiques with essentially a 5k markup and they’ve been for sale for ever. You’d think if there’s a 6 month to a year wait someone would have snapped them up.

[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Looking at Chrono doesn’t seem there is a ton of demand for these watches. There’s 2 Antarctiques with essentially a 5k markup and they’ve been for sale for ever. You’d think if there’s a 6 month to a year wait someone would have snapped them up.

I see 7 Czapek’s for sale in the US. 2 antarctiques. Maybe too few to offer variety to a buyer and that’s in watchbox and Chrono24

[Schweinwerfer]

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

Looking at Chrono doesn’t seem there is a ton of demand for these watches. There’s 2 Antarctiques with essentially a 5k markup and they’ve been for sale for ever. You’d think if there’s a 6 month to a year wait someone would have snapped them up.

Yes I saw that, too.
But these are mainly the first ones with the plain dial without texture.
Are you going to sell yours?

[szabo_martin]

No, was just watching the market. Curious what happens with this brand.

[szabo_martin]

I saw the one on watch box comes with a timelab certificate. Mine didn’t, did anyone else’s?

[Patek_collector]

I think Martin, you need to wait some time to see what will happen to Czapek and whether it will be a star or it will fade. Very few watches on the secondary market, so i would not judge. But yes, it can go either ways.

I am getting my Fratello version end of Jan and i wont sell. I feel it is a good try out with an indie for me having been focused on Patek for many years now. Timelab certificate? Not sure what you mean but will let you when i get mine in one month.


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