Czapek Artists & Artisans Pièce N°1

As part of the TimeForArt auction, Czapek has created the Antarctique ‘Artists & Artisans – Pièce N°1’, a special and unique timepiece in collaboration with master engraver Michèle Rothen and our long-term partner, Swiss dial-maker Metalem.

The dial is crafted from a gold alloy known as Alloy 401, branded by Czapek as the ‘Secret Alloy’. It is adorned with a hand-decorated and subtly blackened engraving that represents Czapek SXH5 caliber, brought to the forefront with a ‘trompe l’oeil’ effect as in a skeleton watch, and finished with three-dimensional indexes. The hands are designed in a sword-like style, offering a sporty and easy-to-read display.

The timepiece is housed in a 40.5mm stainless steel case featuring an original double ‘trompe l'oeil’ curve, another unconventional design choice that makes this watch unique and exclusive. It is fitted with a stainless-steel integrated bracelet, with brushed links connected by highly polished links shaped like a “C” for Czapek. The bracelet also features a quick-change system, allowing the wearer to easily switch to a rubber strap, and a micro-adjustment.

Inside the created Antarctique ‘Artists & Artisans – Pièce N°1’,  beats the automatic caliber SXH5, with a 60-hour power reserve and a micro-rotor made of recycled platinum. Combining sophistication with high reliability, the SXH5 merges traditional haute horlogerie finishing techniques with avant-garde laser engravings. 

Estimate: $40,000 – $80,000