Czapek

[jcatral14]

On the fence with this brand. I'm drawn to the Glacier Blue dial. Discovered the brand today and reading up on it. The dial is stunning! Long wait time doesn't bother me. I'm just not completely sold on the company I'm wondering about longevity

Congrats to those who have placed orders

[rag5178]

Originally Posted by jcatral14

On the fence with this brand. I'm drawn to the Glacier Blue dial. Discovered the brand today and reading up on it. The dial is stunning! Long wait time doesn't bother me. I'm just not completely sold on the company I'm wondering about longevity

Congrats to those who have placed orders

I recommend looking up some interviews involving the CEO, Xavier. He is what won me over to the brand.

[PBJ1925]

Originally Posted by rag5178

I recommend looking up some interviews involving the CEO, Xavier. He is what won me over to the brand.

+1. Same reservations but there's definitely some genuine passion over the brand from their CEO. I also connected with their US liaison, along with their sales manager at HQ and they seem to have a similar level of enthusiasm as fellow hobbyists.

Love the design, dial, and I'd rather throw my resources to brands like this.

[Bug04]

You are completely right. Xavier is totally capturing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and charming. Indeed, if you actually want to save money, you should avoid viewing his interviews 😀

Originally Posted by rag5178

I recommend looking up some interviews involving the CEO, Xavier. He is what won me over to the brand.

[rag5178]

Looks like we found Xavier’s account.

[jcatral14]

Let me look for that interview. Any one have a link? Is it a video or article? TIA

[rag5178]

If you have the time and interest, check out the 7 part YouTube series titled ‘The Story of the Antarctique Video Series’. It’s around 45 minutes in total, but you will learn a lot about the brand, the model, and Xavier.

[szabo_martin]

I watched that series a few times. They also have another video about reviving the brand which shows the dial makers etc. They really did collaborate with some of the best in the biz

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by jcatral14

Let me look for that interview. Any one have a link? Is it a video or article? TIA

Here ya go

[jcatral14]

Originally Posted by rag5178

If you have the time and interest, check out the 7 part YouTube series titled ‘The Story of the Antarctique Video Series’. It’s around 45 minutes in total, but you will learn a lot about the brand, the model, and Xavier.

Thanks! Will search for it.

Originally Posted by szabo_martin

I watched that series a few times. They also have another video about reviving the brand which shows the dial makers etc. They really did collaborate with some of the best in the biz

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Here ya go

Many thanks

[stateman]

Really interesting to see the momentum of this brand re: awareness and enthusiasm...ordering is now well into April. At this pace, they could hit a 2 year backlog sometime before Watches and Wonders

[bibbi]

If this situation evolves like in the past two weeks, then we may see very few 38.5mm. Before they’re officially announced and the formal lists made open, our fantastic guys at Czapek may have already decided to close the lists. Unfortunately.

[GB-man]

TRF buying all the czapeks lol

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by GB-man

TRF buying all the czapeks lol

Man, makes me want to be a watchmaker. Truly would love to be one, yet for now I don't have the time.

[mikemargolis]

Hi Guys, Mike Margolis here from Czapek Americas.

Thanks for all the enthusiasm, we sure do appreciate it!

I am a long time watch guy, I don't get to VRF as much as I should, so if you need anything, just email me at info AAAAATTTTT horologyworks DDDOOÖTTT commmm

[pb2au]

Originally Posted by mikemargolis

Hi Guys, Mike Margolis here from Czapek Americas.

Thanks for all the enthusiasm, we sure do appreciate it!

I am a long time watch guy, I don't get to VRF as much as I should, so if you need anything, just email me at info AAAAATTTTT horologyworks DDDOOÖTTT commmm

I am getting the glacier blue antarctique. Dealt with Mike who was very helpful and confirmed my allocation through my AD.

[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by pb2au

I am getting the glacier blue antarctique. Dealt with Mike who was very helpful and confirmed my allocation through my AD.

38.5 salmon dial here. went through mike as well—a gentleman and a fellow new englander.

Originally Posted by mikemargolis

Hi Guys, Mike Margolis here from Czapek Americas.

Thanks for all the enthusiasm, we sure do appreciate it!

I am a long time watch guy, I don't get to VRF as much as I should, so if you need anything, just email me at info AAAAATTTTT horologyworks DDDOOÖTTT commmm

hi Mike!

[moting]

My order is also in for the 38.5 salmon dial :)

[sgrossma]

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-about-texture

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-about-texture

Well, now when Hodinkee writes about new Czapek models, the demand will be like crazy. Happy us who managed to order their pieces.

I love this forum - only thanks to you, guys, I learned about the 38.5mm version in right time

[enjoythemusic]

^^^ uh oh, the jig is up! We've been 'outed'

Bravo to those who ordered

[GolfJunkie]

Just placed an order with a production date of May 29, 2023! (Birthday)

Went with the black dial, red tip second hand and fully brushed bracelet with additional black rubber strap.

[Bug04]

Congrats! Really end of May 23? Pipeline is increasing incredibly fast, just few days gone from new colors launch and wait time almost doubled, this is clearly a pivotal point for the company, a step to a new level of complexity to be managed.

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Just placed an order with a production date of May 29, 2023! (Birthday)

Went with the black dial, red tip second hand and fully brushed bracelet with additional black rubber strap.

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Just placed an order with a production date of May 29, 2023! (Birthday)

Went with the black dial, red tip second hand and fully brushed bracelet with additional black rubber strap.

Congrats! Your May 29 looks awkward on the „Czapek” May calendar - a lonely shooting star

[Gavster]

This forum is bad news - I saw my 2023 birthday production date was just about to be reserved, so I took it for myself, glacier blue

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by Gavster

This forum is bad news - I saw my 2023 birthday production date was just about to be reserved, so I took it for myself, glacier blue

Apr 19?

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by Bug04

Congrats! Really end of May 23?

Thank you

There were earlier dates available but I figured if I'd be waiting a year + anyways why not tie it to a date that means something to me

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by bibbi

Congrats! Your May 29 looks awkward on the „Czapek” May calendar - a lonely shooting star

Thank you! Thought the same when I went back to look at the calendar to confirm my reservation.

[Gavster]

The dates have virtually caught up with my birthday now :). I have specified the black rubber strap to go with glacier blue but I have Czapek a call just now to talk through the options. They indicated quite a few people have gone with the grey rubber with this colour dial for a sportier look. On reflection I think I agree so will likely change to the grey.

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by Gavster

The dates have virtually caught up with my birthday now :). I have specified the black rubber strap to go with glacier blue but I have Czapek a call just now to talk through the options. They indicated quite a few people have gone with the grey rubber with this colour dial for a sportier look. On reflection I think I agree so will likely change to the grey.

I have opted for the grey rubber with the Glacier blue dial. IMHO this tone of blue may not go well with black.