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Old 30 October 2021, 02:27 AM   #241
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I was able to order one the Rattrapantes. Arrival hopefully in late November. :)
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Congrats on getting an allocation, that makes us two.

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

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That makes three of us.

Which hands did you gents pick for your allocation?
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Old 30 October 2021, 04:50 AM   #242
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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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Old 30 October 2021, 05:29 AM   #243
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How many folks here with the Antarctique were converts or add-ones from Nautilus, Royal Oak and Overseas ownership?
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Old 30 October 2021, 06:36 AM   #244
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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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Old 30 October 2021, 11:02 AM   #245
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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!
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Old 30 October 2021, 07:19 PM   #246
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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!

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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Old 30 October 2021, 10:46 PM   #247
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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.
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Old 31 October 2021, 03:04 AM   #248
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Not really a convert, but I also own an Aquanaut and a RO.
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Old 31 October 2021, 03:37 AM   #249
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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🤞🤞🤞
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Old 31 October 2021, 04:49 AM   #250
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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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Old 31 October 2021, 06:28 AM   #251
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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?
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Old 31 October 2021, 06:46 AM   #252
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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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Old 31 October 2021, 06:54 AM   #253
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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.
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Old 31 October 2021, 07:04 AM   #254
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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.

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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Old 31 October 2021, 10:51 AM   #255
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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.
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Old 31 October 2021, 05:22 PM   #256
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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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Old 3 November 2021, 05:14 PM   #257
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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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Old 4 November 2021, 01:32 PM   #258
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This one looks spectacular

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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!
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Old 4 November 2021, 06:45 PM   #259
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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?

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Old 5 November 2021, 02:18 AM   #260
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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.
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Would anyone engrave “drive safe myself” to a 50 grand watch?
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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.
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Old 5 November 2021, 04:35 AM   #262
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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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Old 5 November 2021, 05:22 AM   #263
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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...
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Old 5 November 2021, 07:43 AM   #264
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The Salmon dial Antarctique from EsperLuxe's IG story

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Old 5 November 2021, 08:10 AM   #265
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Looks nice.. nice warm dial
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Old 5 November 2021, 09:56 AM   #266
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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.
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Old 6 November 2021, 05:42 AM   #267
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Woohoo! Ordered in April and finally arrived. It was worth the wait.

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Old 6 November 2021, 06:39 AM   #268
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Woohoo! Ordered in April and finally arrived. It was worth the wait.


Congratulations, it looks really sharp on you!
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Old 6 November 2021, 07:40 AM   #269
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Curious on everyone's thoughts on the bracelet? Well thought out and designed or an afterthought?
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Curious on everyone's thoughts on the bracelet? Well thought out and designed or an afterthought?

Well thought out for sure!
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